The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3) take on a fellow CUSA foe when they visit the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-5) on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium.
The Gamecocks are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7) against the Bearkats. The over/under for this matchup is 54.5 points.
Keep reading for our betting primer for this this contest between the Gamecocks and the Bearkats, and discover all of our predictions here, too!
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Jacksonville State -7 vs. Sam Houston
Jacksonville State vs. Sam Houston betting lines
- Spread favorite: Gamecocks (-7)
- Moneyline: Gamecocks (-272), Bearkats (+220)
- Total: 54.5 points
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Fubo
Jacksonville State vs. Sam Houston betting info and stats
- Jacksonville State has won twice against the spread this season (2-3-0). Jacksonville State is winless ATS (0-1) when favorites by at least 7 points. Jacksonville State has not played a game as the moneyline favorite. Sam Houston, in five games with a set spread so far this season, is 0-5-0 against the spread. When Sam Houston is an underdog of 7 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. Sam Houston is winless in the four games it has been an underdog on the moneyline this season.
Jacksonville State vs. Sam Houston recent stats and trends
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- Jacksonville State is winless against the spread in its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
- Twice in those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
- The last three Jacksonville State games averaged 58.3 total points, 3.8 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Sam Houston Bearkats
- Sam Houston has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 1-2 overall during its past three matchups.
- Two times in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
- Sam Houston’s past three games have ended with an average of 51.0 points scored. That’s 3.5 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
Jacksonville State vs. Sam Houston key players
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- Gavin Wimsatt has thrown for 576 yards (115.2 ypg) to lead Jacksonville State, completing 55.8% of his passes and collecting two touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 237 rushing yards on 46 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Cam Cook has racked up 614 rushing yards on 111 carries, scoring five touchdowns. He’s also added 125 yards (31.3 per game) on 11 catches.
- This season, Caden Creel has carried the ball 33 times for 249 yards (49.8 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Brock Rechsteiner has hauled in 17 receptions for 215 yards (43.0 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Caleb Coombs has caught 17 passes for 148 yards (29.6 yards per game) this year.
- Malcolm Jones paces the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and 16 tackles.
- Trevor Woods is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 29 tackles and one interception.
- Myles Butler leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 15 tackles and one pass defended.
Sam Houston Bearkats
- Hunter Watson has thrown for 618 yards (154.5 ypg) to lead Sam Houston, completing 58.6% of his passes and recording one touchdown pass and three interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 156 yards (39.0 ypg) on 48 carries with two touchdowns.
- Alton McCaskill has rushed for 110 yards on 23 carries with one touchdown.
- Elijah Green’s 133 receiving yards (33.3 yards per game) are a team high. He has 12 catches on 13 targets with one touchdown.
- Landan Brown has caught 20 passes and compiled 107 receiving yards (21.4 per game).
- Malik Phillips’ 11 receptions (on 20 targets) have netted him 104 yards (20.8 ypg).
- Chauncey Chidi leads the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 12 tackles.
- C.J. Brown is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 27 tackles.
- Emon Allen has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
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