Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State Prediction Football Picks Today 11/15/25

In this article we will formulate a Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 15th at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 12 matchup. 

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 6-3 (5-0) this season after they defeated UTEP by a score of 30-27 in their last game. Jacksonville State led 20-13 at halftime, but needed a field goal with 53 seconds left to escape with the win. The Gamecocks out gained UTEP by a total of 456-370, went 4-12 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Caden Creel went 15-31 for 181 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also rushing for 134 yards on 13 carries. Deondre Johnson led the receivers with one catch for 77 yards and a touchdown in the win. The JSU defense recorded zero sacks and five tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Jacksonville State defeated Middle Tennessee by a score of 24-21 and Delaware by a score of 38-25. The Gamecocks have won four games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the CUSA standings. Jacksonville State has scored 29.9 points per game with 153.3 passing yards and 261.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.0 points against per game this season. Caden Creel has thrown for 706 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Cam Cook has rushed for 1,181 yards and 12 scores this season. 

Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls are 7-2 (5-0) this year after they defeated New Mexico State by a score of 24-21 in their last game. Kennesaw State led 24-0 in the second quarter, but they allowed the last 21 points and barely hung on for the win. The Owls out gained NMSU by a total of 427-316, went 8-17 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 3-2 in the game. Amari Odom went 14-30 for 219 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Coleman Bennett rushed 16 times for 86 yards. Gabriel Benyard led the receivers with three receptions for 74 yards and two scores in the win. The Kennesaw State defense recorded six sacks and 14 tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Kennesaw State defeated UTEP by a score of 33-20 and FIU by a score of 45-26. The Owls have won seven games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the CUSA standings. Kennesaw State has scored 26.0 points per game with 217.7 passing yards and 160.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.1 points against per game this season. Amari Odom has thrown for 1,264 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Gabriel Benyard has 38 receptions for 568 yards and five scores this year. 

Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win

• Jacksonville State has won each of its last nine games at AmFirst Stadium.
• Jacksonville State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine home games against conference opponents.
• Kennesaw State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three road games in November.
• Jacksonville State has won the first quarter in six of its last eight home games against conference opponents.
• Jacksonville State has won the first half in each of its last eight home games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Jacksonville State’s last four games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
• Seven of Kennesaw State’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Jacksonville State ranks 4th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (261.1).
• Jacksonville State ranks 127th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (153.3).
• Kennesaw State ranks T8th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (10.3).
• Kennesaw State ranks 128th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (27:11).

Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup sitting at the top of the CUSA standings, so this is a massive game for both sides. Kennesaw State has allowed 21 points or fewer in four of their last five games, while they have scored 33 or more in three of their last four. Jacksonville State has scored at least 29 points in three of their last four games, but their defense hasn’t been quite as good. We know the Gamecocks are going to lean on their rushing attack and I think they will control the time of possession + hit some big plays. Take Jacksonville State and the points here. 

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