Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State Picks and Prediction – 10/4/2024

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks visit Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia on Friday to play the Kennesaw State Owls. Jacksonville State improved to 1-3 following a 44-7 victory over Southern Miss on Saturday, which snapped a three-game losing streak to open the season. Jacksonville State gained 509 yards of total offense while holding Southern Miss to 246 yards and forcing six turnovers by the Golden Eagles. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our college football previews.

Jacksonville State quarterback Tyler Huff has passed for 880 yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions. Huff has been sacked six times. Huff is the leading rusher with 269 yards and two touchdowns, while Michael Pettway is the leading receiver with 222 yards and two touchdown receptions. On defense, safety Antonio Carter is the leading tackler with 39. Jacksonville State has made seven quarterbacks and intercepted five passes.

The Kennesaw State Owls dropped to 0-4 following a 24-13 loss to UT Martin on Saturday night. Kennesaw State was held to 215 yards of total offense and committed two turnovers while allowing UT Martin 284 yards of total offense. Kennesaw State gave up a 63-yard pick-6 in the third quarter with the game tied and never recovered.

Kennesaw State quarterback Davis Bryson has passed for 540 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. The leading rusher for Kennesaw State is Bryson with 89 yards, while the leading receiver is Qua Ashley with 131 yards. On defense, defensive back Isaac Paul is the leading tackler with 25. Kennesaw State has six quarterback sacks and six interceptions. 

Jacksonville State is coming off its first victory of the season after routing Southern Miss 44-7. The Gamecocks are scoring an average of 29.8 points per game, but have given up 37.0 points per game. However, the Gamecocks allowed just seven points to Southern Miss and will face a Kennesaw State offense that generates just 12.3 points per game. Kennesaw State's defense is allowing 29.3 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Jacksonville State Gamecocks win and cover ATS 37-13.