Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Prediction 10-9-24 College Football Picks
New Mexico State Aggies (1-4) vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3)
October 9, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Jacksonville State Gamecocks -21 / New Mexico State Aggies +21; Over/Under: +57.5
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In this article we will formulate a Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State prediction for this College Football game on Wednesday, October 9th at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week seven matchup.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 2-3 (1-0) this year after they defeated Kennesaw State by a score of 63-24 in their last game. Jacksonville State led 21-17 at halftime, but they scored 42 points in the second half for the easy win. The Gamecocks out gained Kennesaw State by a total of 577-276, won the turnover battle 4-1, and went 7-12 on third down in the game. Tyler Huff threw for 193 yards on 16 completions, while also rushing for 176 yards and three scores.
Jacksonville State also has a win over Southern Miss so far this year, but they do have losses against Coastal Carolina, Louisville, and Eastern Michigan. The Jax State offense has scored 35.2 points per game with 226.8 passing yards and 204.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 34.4 points against per game this season. The Gamecocks have gone 33.3% on third down and 4-8 on forth down so far this season. Tyler Huff has completed 67.2% of his passes for 1,073 yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions, while also rushing for 445 yards and five scores.
New Mexico State Aggies Betting Preview
The New Mexico State Aggies are 1-4 (0-2) this season after they lost to New Mexico by a score of 50-40 in their last game. New Mexico State trailed 21-10 at halftime and they allowed 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Aggies were out gained by a total of 579-474, tied the turnover battle at zero, and went 5-13 on third down in the game. Santino Marucci threw for 189 yards and one touchdown, while Seth McGowan rushed for 74 yards on 10 carries.
New Mexico State also has losses against Sam Houston State, Fresno State, and Liberty, but they do have a win against SEMO in their opener. The NMSU offense has scored 19.6 points per game with 108.4 passing yards and 155.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 35 points against per game this season. The Aggies have gone 32.9% on third down and 4-6 on fourth down through five games. Santino Marucci has completed 47.5% of his passes for 268 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Seth McGowan has rushed for 334 yards and two scores.
Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State Prediction
Jacksonville State comes into this game on a two game winning streak and their offense has been outstanding in those two wins, scoring a total of 107 points. The Gamecocks offense has been great for most of the season, but their defense really let them down in their first three games. New Mexico State is still looking for their first win against a FBS team this year and they have allowed 50, 31, 48, and 30 points in their last four games. I think Jacksonville State is going to run all over NMSU in this matchup, but I also don’t fully trust the Jacksonville State defense, so I am taking the over here.
