The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and Georgia Southern Eagles will meet in college football on Saturday night. Jacksonville State is looking for its second win in a row and Georgia Southern is on the hunt for its first win of the season. Here, I break down this non-conference matchup in college football and bring you my Jacksonville State vs Georgia Southern prediction.
Our Jacksonville State vs Georgia Southern Pick
- Pick: Jacksonville State +3.5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Georgia Southern Eagles
- Date & Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Jacksonville State vs Georgia Southern Odds
| Betting Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spread | Georgia Southern -3.5 |
| Moneyline | Jacksonville State +150, Georgia Southern -185 |
| Total | 59.5 |
Key Storylines
- Jacksonville State’s Offensive Surge: The Gamecocks showcased a potent offense in their win over Liberty last week. They were led by running back Cam Cook in that win. Cook earned Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week honors after rushing for 195 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-24 victory over the Flames.
- Georgia Southern’s Struggles: The Eagles are seeking their first win of the season after two consecutive losses. Georgia Southern’s last loss against USC was understndable. But their season-opening loss to Fresno State was a disappointment. Their offense has been inconsistent, ranking 101st in red zone efficiency. They have converted only 75% of their trips inside the 20-yard line.
- Defensive Matchup: Jacksonville State’s defense has been impressive. The Gamecocks rank fifth in the FBS in red zone defense, allowing scores on just 50% of opponents’ red zone trips. If they can bend but not break in this game, the Gamecocks could get a second win in a row here.
Quarterback Play
- Jacksonville State: Quarterback Gavin Wimsatt has struggled early in the season. He has completed 21 of 41 passes for 191 yards and one interception this season. He has yet to throw a touchdown pass and will need to be better for his team to win this game.
- Georgia Southern: JC French IV leads the Eagles’ offense. He has thrown for 337 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions over the first two games. He had two touchdown passes against USC and that was encouraging despite the loss.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Jacksonville State has covered the spread in both of their games so far this season.
- Georgia Southern is 0-2 against the spread so far this year.
- Georgia Southern has gone over the total in both of its games so far this season.
- Jacksonville State is 1-1 in the over/under market to this point in the year.
- Georgia Southern is 4-0 all-time against Jacksonville State. It is worth noting that all of those games happened in 2002 and earlier, before Jacksonville State was an FBS program.
Jacksonville State vs Georgia Southern Model Projection
- Score Projection: Jacksonville State 27 – Georgia Southern 30
- Win Probability: Jacksonville State 41%, Georgia Southern 59%
Final Thoughts
This matchup presents an opportunity for Jacksonville State to continue their offensive momentum and capitalize on Georgia Southern’s early-season struggles. I think this is going to be a close game and could go in either direction. I’ll take the points with Jacksonville State as they should cover the spread no matter who ends up winning in the end.
