The Liberty Flames (5-1) host a CUSA showdown against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-3) on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Williams Stadium (VA).

The Gamecocks are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1.5), versus the Flames (with an over/under of 63.5 points).

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this matchup between the Flames and the Gamecocks, and find all of our expert picks here, too!

Liberty vs. Jacksonville State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Flames (-1.5)
• Moneyline: Flames (-117), Gamecocks (-104)
• Total: 63.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Liberty vs. Jacksonville State betting info and stats

Liberty has a single win against the spread so far this season (1-5-0). Liberty is 1-5 ATS when favored by at least 1.5 points. Liberty has been listed as moneyline favorites six times this season, and has put up a 5-1 record in those contests. Jacksonville State has a 4-3-0 record against the spread this season. When Jacksonville State is an underdog of 1.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. Jacksonville State has been an underdog on the moneyline once so far this season, and failed to pick up the victory.

Liberty vs. Jacksonville State recent stats and trends

Liberty Flames

• Liberty has covered the spread once in its last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Liberty and its opponents have hit the over in two of those games.
• The past three Liberty games averaged 11 fewer points (52.5) than this matchup’s point total.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

• Jacksonville State is a perfect 3-0 against the spread over its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of the last three Jacksonville State games has exceeded the set total two times.
• The last three Jacksonville State games averaged 57.5 total points, six fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Liberty vs. Jacksonville State key players

Liberty Flames

• Kaidon Salter has recorded 1,280 yards (213.3 ypg) on 97-of-159 passing with 10 touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 278 rushing yards (46.3 ypg) on 61 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
• The team’s top rusher, Quinton Cooley, has carried the ball 91 times for 582 yards (97.0 per game), scoring six times.
• Billy Lucas has been handed the ball 75 times this year and racked up 355 yards (59.2 per game) with four touchdowns.
• Treon Sibley’s leads his squad with 397 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 21 receptions (out of 32 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
• Tyson Mobley has caught 21 passes for 202 yards (33.7 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Reese Smith has a total of 199 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 13 throws and scoring three touchdowns.
• TJ Bush has 5.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 28 tackles.
• Joseph Carter is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 29 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks.
• Dexter Ricks Jr. leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 16 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

• Tyler Huff has thrown for 1,406 yards on 99-of-152 passing with eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 654 yards and eight rushing touchdowns.
• Tre Stewart has carried the ball 107 times for 682 yards, with 11 touchdowns.
• Cam Vaughn has registered 24 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 348 (49.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 31 times and has one touchdown.
• Mike Pettway has 17 receptions (on 29 targets) for a total of 327 yards (46.7 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Brock Rechsteiner’s 11 targets have resulted in eight grabs for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
• Reginald Hughes leads the team with 3.5 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has amassed 4.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
• Zechariah Poyser has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 15 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.