Sam Houston vs Jacksonville State Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

The Sam Houston Bearkats take a road trip this week with a game in Jacksonville,AL against Jacksonville State. Sam Houston has had a fine season coming into this week with eight wins and two losses overall on a three-game winning streak following a six point victory in overtime on the road against Kennesaw State. Defensively Sam Houston did the work a week ago giving up seventeen points including none in overtime on 243 total yards. Offensively the Bearkats scored 23 points, including twenty in the second half and overtime on 382 total yards of offense. Stay up to date with our College Football Picks.

Hunter Watson leads the Sam Houston offense this season with 1,312 yards and 9 scores on 120 completions to go along with 485 yards and six scores on 117 carries. Jay Ducker is the top ball carrier on the team with 580 yards and seven scores on 113 carries. DJ McKinney has come up big on the ground with 458 yards and three scores. Simeon Evans leads the team with 375 yards and three scores on 33 grabs this year.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks stay home this week with seven wins and three losses overall riding a lengthy winning streak following a three-point victory against FIU last time out. Offensively Jacksonville state was phenomenal a week ago compiling 445 yards and scored 34 points including fourteen in the fourth quarter resulting in the wind. Defensively the Gamecocks did just enough giving up 31 points on 431 yards but forced one turnover to seal the victory.

Tyler Huff leads Jacksonville State this season with 1,912 yards and 11 scores on 134 completions to go along with 902 yards and 10 touchdowns on 149 carries. Tre Stewart is the top ball carrier on the roster with 1219 yards and 19 touchdowns on 190 carries. Cam Vaughn leads the team with 517 yards and three scores on 32 catches. Michael Pettway is second on the roster with 22 catches for 387 yards and three scores.

This is a matchup between two of the top three teams in the conference as each will fight for seeding in this game. Look for Jacksonville State to ride their hot hand against a good Sam Houston team this week. Take Jacksonville State to defend their home field leading to the win and cover at home this week to remain atop of Conference USA. Final Score Prediction, Jacksonville State Gamecocks win and cover 27-13.