Kennesaw State Owls vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 15, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s a big clash of Conference USA foes on the gridiron in the Yellowhammer State as the Kennesaw State Owls are on the road to face the Jacksonville State Gamecocks Saturday night and we have you covered with our Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State prediction. Kennesaw State downed New Mexico State 24-21 on the road in their previous contest last Saturday, failing to cover the line as a 12-point favorite. Jacksonville State picked up a 30-27 road win over UTEP last Saturday, covering the line as a one-point favorite. In the all-time series between the teams, the Owls own a 3-2 advantage but the Gamecocks have won the last two meetings, including a 63-24 road win in the most recent matchup October 4, 2024. Read more about this Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State prediction! Don’t get penalized! Increase your bankroll with our NCAAF Betting Picks!
Kennesaw State Battling for Top Spot in Conference USA
Kennesaw State won their seventh straight after opening the seasons with losses to Wake Forest and Indiana as they slipped past New Mexico State last week. The Owls improved to 7-2 on the year and stand tied for the top spot in Conference USA with Jacksonville State as they own a 5-0 mark in conference play. Against New Mexico State, Kennesaw State started strong, jumping in front 17-0 after the opening quarter and 24-0 midway through the second quarter before going scoreless the rest of the way. The Owls saw the Aggies get back in the game and withstood a 50-yard field goal attempt with 32 seconds remaining to earn the win. Kennesaw State owned a 427-316 advantage in total offense and prevailed despite losing the first down battle 26-21 and the time of possession by a 30:40 to 29:20 margin in the game. The Owls did force three turnovers while committing a pair in the game.
On the season, Kennesaw State comes into this game 83rd in the nation in passing offense with 217.7 yards per game while they were 59th in rushing offense with 160.9 yards per contest. The Owls are 81st in the FBS in scoring offense with 26 points per game, while they are 35th in scoring defense by allowing 21.1 points a contest. Amari Odom is 88 of 136 passing for 1.264 yards with eight touchdowns against three interceptions while adding 224 yards and four scores on the ground. Dexter Williams (59 of 112, 673 yards, five TD, two INT, 144 rush yards, two TD) and Tommy Ulatowski have seen action as well. Coleman Bennett leads the run game with 97 carries for 468 yards and two scores. Chase Belcher (64 carries, 316 yards, two TD) and Alexander Diggs (62 carries, 246 yards, two TD) are solid secondary backs. Gabriel Benyard leads the team with 38 receptions for 568 yards and five scores. Christian Moss (26 catches, 383 yards, TD), Lyndon Ravare (20 grabs, 230 yards, TD) and Bennett (10 receptions, 180 yards, two TD) are each over 150 receiving yards this season. Britton Williams is 28 of 28 on extra point attempts and six of 10 on field goal attempts with a long of 44 this season. Daniel Kinney has not attempted an extra point this season while booting four of four field goal attempts with a long of 50 on the year.
Benyard (undisclosed) is done for the season, taking their top target out of the passing game.
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Gamecocks Seeking to Maintain Surge
Jacksonville State ran their win streak to four games as they took down UTEP on the road last week to keep pace in Conference USA. The Gamecocks improved to 6-3 on the year and are tied with Kennesaw State with a 5-0 mark in Conference USA action. Against UTEP, Jacksonville State was in a tight game the whole way and managed to come away with the win. The Gamecocks led 10-7 after one quarter, 17-7 in the second quarter and 20-13 at the half. Jacksonville State was even at 20 after three quarters and 27 in the fourth quarter before kicking the game-winning field goal with 53 seconds remaining. The Gamecocks owned a 456-370 edge in total offense, picked up a 23-20 advantage in first downs and held a 30:27 to 29:33 margin in time of possession in the game. Both teams turned the ball over once with the Gamecocks scoring on a pick-six.
On the season, the Gamecocks are 127th in the nation in passing offense as they average 153.3 yards per game through the air, while they are 4th in rushing by grinding out 261.1 yards per game this year. Jacksonville State is 58th in the FBS in scoring offense by averaging 29.9 points per game, while the team is 83rd in the country in scoring defense, as they allow an average of 26 points per contest. Caden Creel has seen the most work under center this season: he is 67 of 108 passing for 706 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions. In addition, he is second on the team with 603 rushing yards and three scores. Gavin Wimsatt (62 of 109, 669 yards, three TD, two INT, 245 rushing yards, four TD) has seen work as well. Cam Cook is the lead back in the ground game with 200 carries for 1,181 yards and four scores. Khristian Lando (38 carries, 143 yards, TD) and Andrew Paul (22 carries, 104 yards, two TD) have also seen work on the ground. Brock Rechsteiner leads the team with 28 receptions for 331 yards and four scores this season. Deondre Johnson (10 catches, 281 yards, three TD), Caleb Coombs (28 grabs, 221 yards), Cook (21 catches, 182 yards) and Pearson Baldwin (18 receptions, 174 yards) have each gone over the 150-yard mark in receiving yards. Garrison Rippa is 27 of 27 on extra point attempts but is 15 of 19 on field goal attempts with a long of 52 this season. Conor Donaghy is one of one on extra point attempts and has not attempted a field goal on the year.
Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State Prediction
Spread Pick for Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State
- Jacksonville State +3.5 (4 units)
Both teams have been rolling, with Kennesaw State winning seven straight games while Jacksonville State has won four in a row. Each team has a first-year coach running the program as Jerry Mack and Charles Kelly have done a stellar job getting these teams going. Kennesaw State is 2-2 on the road this season, with their losses coming to Wake Forest and Indiana. Meanwhile, Jacksonville State is a perfect 3-0 at home on the year, with each of their wins coming by double figures. Losing Benyard is a blow for the Owls and proves to be an issue. Take the points and the Gamecocks at home here in a tight game.
Over/Under Pick for Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State
- Under 56.5 (4 units)
Kennesaw State has seen the under hit in seven of their nine games on the year entering this game. The Owls split their four road games in relation to the total on the year. Jacksonville State has gone over the number in six of their nine games this season. The Gamecocks are a team that can grind the clock with their run game, which will make things tough and limit the possessions in the game. With Kennesaw State strong on the defensive side of the ball, one has to think that this game is lower scoring than one might expect. Take the under in this contest as 28 points are likely enough to prevail here.
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