Jacksonville State vs Delaware Prediction Football Picks Today 10/15/25

In this article we will formulate a Jacksonville State vs Delaware prediction for this College Football game on Wednesday, October 15th at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup. 

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 3-3 (2-0) this year after they defeated Sam Houston by a score of 29-27 last week. Jacksonville State led 17-14 at halftime, but they trailed 27-26 late in the game, before kicking a 52 yard field goal as time expired for the win. The Gamecocks out gained Sam Houston by a total of 499-286, went 4-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Caden Creel went 13-17 for 129 yards, while Cam Cook rushed 31 times for 218 yards and two scores. Pearson Baldwin led the receivers with five catches for 72 yards in the win. The Jacksonville State defense recorded four sacks and eight tackles for loss in the game. 

Jacksonville State also has wins over Murray State and Liberty, while they picked up losses against Southern Miss, Georgia Southern, and UCF. The Gamecocks have alternated wins and losses in their first six games and they are tied for second in the CUSA standings. Jacksonville State has scored 29.5 points per game with 141.8 passing yards and 279.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.8 points against per game this season. Caden Creel has thrown for 270 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Cam Cook has rushed 142 times for 832 yards and seven scores this year. 

Delaware Blue Hens Betting Preview

The Delaware Blue Hens are 3-2 (1-1) this season after they lost to Western Kentucky by a score of 27-24 in their last game. Delaware led 17-10 at halftime, but allowed 17 points in the third quarter and missed a game tying field goal as time expired for the loss. The Blue Hens out gained WKU by a total of 435-338, went 9-16 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Nick Minicucci went 28-45 for 314 yards and one interception, while also rushing for 55 yards and three scores. Jake Thaw led the receivers with four receptions for 55 yards in the loss. The Delaware defense recorded one sack and five tackles for loss in the game. 

The Blue Hens also have a loss against Colorado, but they do have wins against FIU, UConn, and Delaware State. Delaware has won two of their last three games and they are currently tied for fifth in the CUSA standings. The Blue Hens have scored 29.6 points per game with 280.0 passing yards and 145.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.4 points against per game this season. Nick Minicucci has thrown for 1,379 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Jo Silver has rushed for 373 yards and three scores this season. 

Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

• The favorite has won seven of Jacksonville State’s last eight games.
• Jacksonville State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Four of Delaware’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Jacksonville State’s last five games have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Jacksonville State ranks 3rd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (279.5).
• Jacksonville State ranks 131st among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (141.8).
• Delaware has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
• Delaware ranks 134th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (80.0).

Jacksonville State vs Delaware Prediction 

Delaware is coming off of a tough loss at home against Western Kentucky, but they played decently well and they have scored 24, 38, and 44 points in their last three games. Jacksonville State picked up a last second win over Sam Houston, but their defense has allowed 27, 42, and 41 points in three of their last four games. I think Delaware is the better team in this matchup and I like their offense to have a huge day. Take the Blue Hens to win. 

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