Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State Prediction, Odds: 2024, Week 6 College football tips based on proven model

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1-3) and Kennesaw State Owls (0-4) meet on Friday for the fifth time in program history, but for the first time as FBS programs when they face each other in a Conference USA match. One of their last four meetings was as exciting a college football game as fans could only witness: Kennesaw State defeated Jacksonville State 60-52 in five overtimes in 2018. The Owls lead the series 3-1, but Jacksonville State last won Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State, 35-28, in the 2022 college football season. Both teams are 1-3 against the slate this season.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on CBS Sports Network. After opening at -13.5, Jacksonville State is now the 16.5-point away favorite in the latest Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State odds, according to the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points is at 49.5 is, one point more than at the start. Before you enter any Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State picks, you need to check out the college football predictions and betting recommendations from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated well over $2,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated college football spread picks. Plus, all top college football picks went a sizzling 6-0 in Week 5. Everyone who has followed it has seen strong results.

Now the model has chosen Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State and has just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can now head over to SportsLine to see the model's picks. Here are the college football spread, money line and over/under odds for Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State:

• Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State distribution: Jacksonville State -16.5
• Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State over/under: 49.5 points
• Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State Money Line: Gamecocks -855, Owls +563
• JSU: Jacksonville State is 5-2 ATS over the last two seasons, with margins the rest of the way
• KSU: Kennesaw State is 0-2 ATS as a home underdog this season
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Why Jacksonville State can cover

Jacksonville State forced six turnovers, including four interceptions, in its 44-7 win over Southern Miss on Sept. 21, and the Jaguars enter Kennesaw State with extended rest and playing time after a bye last week. It was the most takeaways in a game for Jacksonville State since 2014, as after allowing 47 points per game in the first three games, the Gamecocks showed significant improvement. Jacksonville State has an FBS experience and success advantage over Kennesaw State, as the Gamecocks went 9-4 in their first FBS season last year, while the Owls are still looking for their first FBS win in program history.

Tyler Huff, a dual-threat quarterback, has been one of the most efficient passers in the country since Week 3, completing 38 of 50 passes (76%) in his last two games, which ranks third in college football. He totaled four touchdowns and one interception during that span. Huff has also rushed for at least 75 yards in three straight games. Jacksonville State is led by a proven head coach in Rich Rodriguez, who has served as head coach at Michigan, West Virginia and Arizona throughout his career. Rodriguez has a 19-9 record in his third season at Jacksonville State and has had eight winning seasons in his last nine years as a college football head coach. Find out who you can support at SportsLine.

Why Kennesaw State Can Cover

The Owls are entering their first season as an FBS program, and although they struggled with an 0-4 start, an adjustment period is normal for most programs moving from FCS to FBS. Kennesaw State is being compared to a program that has recently had to make this adjustment as Jacksonville State enters its second year in the FBS. The Owls were among the top programs in the FCS, winning at least 11 games every season from 2017 to 2021 (except a shortened 2020 season when they went 4-1) before switching conferences in 2022 and playing an independent schedule in 2023 before moving to Conference USA.

Brian Bohannon has served as head coach in every season of the football program's history, providing stability from the program's top position. Dual-threat quarterback Davis Bryson is in his third year with the program and has completed at least 50% of his passes in three of four games this season with a strong understanding of the offense. Find out who you can support at SportsLine.

Here's how to choose between Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State

SportsLine's model overall leans this way. It is also said that one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time. You can see the model selection at SportsLine.

So who wins Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State and which side of the spread holds true in well over 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you should jump on, everything from the Advanced Model, which has risen well over $2,000 in top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.