The CUSA Championship Game is between the Kennesaw State Owls (9-3) and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-4) on December 5, 2025.

The Gamecocks are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Owls (with an over/under of 60.5 points).

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Owls and the Gamecocks, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Owls (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Owls (-135), Gamecocks (+113)
• Total: 60.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State betting info and stats

Kennesaw State has an against-the-spread record of 8-4-0 so far this season. Kennesaw State is 5-3 ATS when the favorite by at least 2.5 points. In eight games as the moneyline favorite, Kennesaw State is 7-1. Jacksonville State has six wins against the spread through 12 opportunities this season (6-6-0). When Jacksonville State is the underdog by 2.5 points or more, it is 4-2 ATS. Jacksonville State’s record when playing as an underdog this year is 4-4.

Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State recent stats and trends

Kennesaw State Owls

• Kennesaw State has covered the spread twice in its past three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• In each of those games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• The past three Kennesaw State games averaged 5.3 fewer points (55.2) than this matchup’s point total.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

• Jacksonville State is 2-1 against the spread over its last three games and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• The last three Jacksonville State games averaged 56.2 total points, 4.3 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State key players

Kennesaw State Owls

• Amari Odom has recorded 2,139 yards (213.9 ypg) on 145-of-224 passing with 17 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 379 rushing yards (37.9 ypg) on 97 carries while scoring seven touchdowns on the ground.
• The team’s top rusher, Coleman Bennett, has carried the ball 131 times for 634 yards (52.8 per game), scoring three times. He’s also caught 19 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns.
• Chase Belcher has piled up 417 yards on 90 carries, scoring two times. He’s grabbed eight passes for 164 yards (23.4 per game) and two touchdowns, as well.
• Gabriel Benyard’s leads his squad with 877 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 54 catches (out of 82 targets) and scored nine touchdowns.
• Christian Moss has reeled in 36 passes while averaging 53.4 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• Clayton Coppock has racked up 23 receptions for 283 yards, an average of 35.4 yards per game. He’s scored five times as a receiver this season.
• Elijah Hill has 7.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 6.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
• Baron Hopson has 83 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

• Caden Creel has been a dual threat for Jacksonville State this season. He has 1,245 passing yards (113.2 per game) while completing 61.2% of his passes. He’s thrown eight touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 973 yards (81.1 ypg) on 151 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
• Cam Cook has run the ball 277 times for 1,588 yards, with 15 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 26 catches for 263 yards.
• Deondre Johnson has registered 20 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 564 (47.0 yards per game). He’s been targeted 43 times and has six touchdowns.
• Brock Rechsteiner has caught 33 passes and compiled 356 receiving yards (32.4 per game) with four touchdowns.
• Pearson Baldwin’s 38 targets have resulted in 25 grabs for 292 yards and two touchdowns.
• Emmanuel Oyebadejo has 4.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 30 tackles.
• Jacksonville State’s tackle leader, Mac Sanders, has 60 tackles and 3.0 TFL this year.
• Caleb Nix has picked off a team-leading four passes. He also has 37 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and four passes defended to his name.