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At 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-1) play at the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-1).
The Gamecocks are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6), against the Eagles. The over/under for this matchup is 52.5 points.
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Game Info for Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Michigan
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Jacksonville, Alabama
- Stadium: Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | -6 | -110 | -110 | 52.5 | -111 | -109 | -239 | +195 |
Jacksonville State Pick Insights
- Jacksonville State is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
Jacksonville State Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Jacksonville State ranks 65th in the FBS with 344 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 46th in total defense (322.3 yards allowed per contest).
- Jacksonville State has the 49th-ranked offense this season (27.3 points per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 12th-best with only 15.7 points allowed per game.
- Jacksonville State has been a bottom-25 pass offense this year, ranking 25th-worst with 133.7 passing yards per contest. The defense is ranked 63rd in the FBS (197.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- Offensively, Jacksonville State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 19th-best in the FBS by averaging 210.3 per game. The Gamecocks rank 41st on defense (124.7 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Jacksonville State has been a tough opponent for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (10th-best with a 45.5% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (11th-best with a 30% third-down percentage allowed) this season.
- Jacksonville State has the best turnover margin in college football at +6, forcing seven turnovers (first in the FBS) while turning it over one time (58th in the FBS).
Jacksonville State’s Best Players
- Zion Webb has racked up 217 yards (72.3 ypg) on 19-of-39 passing this season. In addition, he’s added 76 rushing yards (25.3 ypg) on 21 carries.
- Malik Jackson has 249 rushing yards on 43 carries, scoring two touchdowns. He’s also added 44 yards (14.7 per game) on five catches.
- Ron Wiggins has carried the ball 28 times for 156 yards (52 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Perry Carter Jr.’s leads his squad with 87 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on four catches (out of nine targets).
- Quinton Lane has put together an 80-yard season so far, reeling in seven passes on nine targets.
- Larry Worth has 1.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has eight tackles.
- Jeremiah Harris has 16 tackles and one interception, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
Eastern Michigan Betting Insights
- Eastern Michigan is 1-1-0 against the spread this year.
- In games it has played as at least 6-point underdogs this season, Eastern Michigan is 1-0 against the spread.
- Eastern Michigan’s two games with a set total this year have all finished under the over/under.
Eastern Michigan Pick Insights
- This season has been tough for Eastern Michigan on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging only 269.3 total yards per game (fifth-worst) and ceding 425 total yards per game (24th-worst).
- Eastern Michigan has not been getting things done offensively, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS with 19.3 points per game. It has been more productive defensively, surrendering 21.7 points per contest (60th-ranked).
- Eastern Michigan’s passing game has been struggling, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 134.3 passing yards per game. It has been better defensively, allowing 217 passing yards per contest (76th-ranked).
- Eastern Michigan has been struggling against the run, ranking 10th-worst with 208 rushing yards surrendered per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, regstering 135 rushing yards per contest (91st-ranked).
- Eastern Michigan’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up a 32.4% third-down rate, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 107th with a 46.5% third-down rate allowed.
- Eastern Michigan has accumulated six forced turnovers this season and have turned it over three times, leading to a +3 turnover margin, which ranks 22nd-best in the FBS.
Eastern Michigan’s Best Players
- Austin Smith has recored 403 passing yards, or 134.3 per game, so far this season. He has completed 55.4% of his passes and has thrown two touchdowns with two interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 20 rushing yards per game.
- Samson Evans is his team’s leading rusher with 35 carries for 214 yards, or 71.3 per game. He’s found paydirt one time on the ground, as well.
- Jaylon Jackson has collected 120 yards (on 22 attempts) with one touchdown.
- Tanner Knue leads his squad with 119 receiving yards on 15 catches with one touchdown.
- Blake Daniels has put together a 92-yard season so far. He’s caught seven passes on 10 targets.
- Hamze Elzayat’s five receptions (on nine targets) have netted him 81 yards (27 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Mikah Coleman has collected three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL and seven tackles.
- Joseph Sparacio is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 18 tackles.
- Bennett Walker has a team-high three interceptions to go along with three passes defended.
