The Liberty Flames and Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet Tuesday in week 7 college football action at Burgess-Snow Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Liberty Flames Betting Preview
The Liberty Flames look for their third road win to remain undefeated on the season. Liberty looks for its first 6-0 start since the 2020 season. Kaidon Salter is completing 57.7 percent of his passes for 1,176 yards, 12 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. CJ Daniels and Treon Sibley have combined for 740 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Elijah Smoot has 7 receptions. The Liberty Flames ground game is averaging 255.2 yards per contest, and Quinton Colley leads the way with 429 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Liberty is allowing 18 points and 314 yards per game. Tyren Dupree leads the Liberty Flames with 41 tackles, CJ Bazile Jr. has 2.5 sacks and Brylan Green has 3 interceptions.
Liberty Flames Team Facts
Liberty has won 14 of its last 15 matches when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Liberty has covered the spread in five of its last six games.
Liberty has won the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
Five of Liberty’s last six games as a road favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks look for a third straight win to improve to 6-1 on the year. Jacksonville State has won 6 of its last 7 home games. Logan Smothers is completing 59.5 percent of his passes for 523 yards, 5 touchdowns and 1 interception. Perry Carter and Quinton Lane have combined for 398 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Sean Brown has 11 receptions. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ground game is averaging 214.7 yards per contest, and Malik Jackson leads the way with 559 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Jacksonville State is allowing 17.5 points and 352.8 yards per game. Quae Drake leads the Jacksonville State Gamecocks with 43 tackles, Chris Hardie has 3.5 sacks and Kekoura Tarnue has 2 interceptions.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Team Facts
Jacksonville State has won three of its last five matches as an underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
Jacksonville State has covered the spread in each of its last three October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Matchup/League Facts
- Liberty was one of only eight FBS teams to lose 3+ games when leading after Q3 last season.
- Liberty ranked 21st among FBS teams for Q3 points allowed per game last season (3.8).
Randy’s Pick
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are a good, balanced team with the 12th best rushing attack in the country and a top-25 scoring defense. However, Jacksonville State has feasted on losing teams this season such as UTEP, East Tennessee State, Sam Houston and Middle Tennessee State. Jacksonville State has yet to beat a winning team this season. The Liberty Flames are steamrolling teams up to this point and have the 22nd best scoring offense. Statement game for Jacksonville State at home. I’m still laying the touchdown with the Flames.
