The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1-3) take on a conference opponent when they visit the Kennesaw State Owls (0-4) on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Fifth Third Stadium in a CUSA clash.

The Gamecocks are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -16.5) versus the Owls. The over/under for this game is 49 points.

Keep reading for our betting preview for this this matchup between the Gamecocks and the Owls, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Gamecocks (-16.5)
• Moneyline: Gamecocks (-794), Owls (+536)
• Total: 49 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State betting info and stats

Jacksonville State has a single win against the spread this season (1-3-0). Jacksonville State has recorded a 1-2 record in the three games this season it has been moneyline favorites. Kennesaw State has won once against the spread this season (1-3-0). When Kennesaw State is an underdog by 16.5 points or more, it has covered the spread once (1-1 ATS). Kennesaw State has played as an underdog on the moneyline four times this season, losing each game.

Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State recent stats and trends

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Kennesaw State Owls

Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State key players

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

• Tyler Huff has been a dual threat for Jacksonville State so far this season. He has 880 passing yards, completing 68.1% of his passes and recording five touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 269 yards (67.3 ypg) on 48 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
• Tre Stewart has carried the ball 41 times for 220 yards (55 per game) and four touchdowns.
• Mike Pettway’s leads his squad with 222 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 11 catches (out of 17 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
• Brock Rechsteiner has hauled in six passes while averaging 34.3 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
• Cam Vaughn has been the target of 17 passes and hauled in 11 catches for 127 yards, an average of 31.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
• Jaylen Swain paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has two TFL and six tackles.
• Patrick Taylor, Jacksonville State’s leading tackler, has 11 tackles this year.
• Ky’Won McCray leads the team with one interception, while also collecting eight tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended.

Kennesaw State Owls

• Davis Bryson has thrown for 540 yards on 51-of-97 passing with one touchdown and three interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 89 yards.
• Michael Benefield has collected 82 yards (on 30 attempts).
• Qua Ashley paces his squad with 131 receiving yards on 10 receptions.
• Tykeem Wallace has caught seven passes and compiled 98 receiving yards (24.5 per game).
• Blake Bohannon’s 24 targets have resulted in 10 catches for 89 yards.
• Donelius Johnson leads the team with two sacks, and also has two TFL and 12 tackles.
• Kennesaw State’s top-tackler, Isaac Paul, has 17 tackles this year.
• Jayven Williams leads the team with one interception, while also putting up nine tackles, one sack, and one pass defended.