Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel, odds

CBS Sports Network's ongoing coverage of the 2024 college football season includes four games for Week 6, with the first weekend game of the year coming before a doubleheader on Saturday. The action begins Thursday evening with a thrilling Conference USA showdown between in-state rivals Sam Houston and UTEP.

Sam Houston is one win away from matching its program high in CUSA wins (two) as the Miners look to climb into the standings after opening league play with a loss to Liberty. Kennesaw State hosts Jacksonville State for another CUSA matchup on Friday night. The Owls are making their league debut after switching from the FCS in the offseason.

Saturday's event begins at noon ET when UMass travels to Northern Illinois. Shortly thereafter, UConn hosts Temple as the Huskies look to continue their recent winning streak. While most teams have had a bye week at this point, this is the sixth straight game for the Owls and their third road game in that span.

CBS Sports Network will be with you every step of the way once Week 6 games begin. In the meantime, you can find out more about each match by viewing information, storylines, betting odds and more.

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Jacksonville State at Kennesaw State

Date: Friday October 4th | Time: 7 p.m
Location: Fifth Third Stadium – Kennesaw, Georgia
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
Live stream: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports App (Free)
Spread: Jacksonville State -14.5 | Will the Gamecocks cover? Check out SportsLine's Week 6 predictions here

The FBS transition didn't go particularly well for Kennesaw State. The Owls are still looking for their first win after suffering four straight losses by at least two possessions. That includes a recent 24-13 loss to FCS UT-Martin, which was 1-3 entering Week 5 play. As for Jacksonville State, it seems like the first-year FBS magic has run its course. Although the Gamecocks got their first win on Sept. 21 with a 37-point win over Southern Miss, they had previously lost three straight. Friday night is an opportunity for both teams to really put things right.

UMass in Northern Illinois

Date: Saturday, Oct. 5 | Time: Midday
Location: Huskie Stadium – DeKalb, Illinois
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
Live stream: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports App (Free)
Spread: Northern Illinois -17.5 | Will the Huskies cover? Check out SportsLine's Week 6 predictions here

Northern Illinois may have lost its College Football Playoff hopes with back-to-back losses to NC State and Buffalo, but the Huskies are still in the thick of the MAC race. Although this game doesn't count toward the conference standings – since UMass is still independent – it is a preview of things to come when the Minutemen join the MAC in 2025. UMass is on a six-game losing streak against FBS opponents. dates back to a win against Army on October 28, 2023. It won't be easy coming out on top against Northern Illinois, but Don Brown's team is catching the Huskies after two tough games.

Temple at UConn

Date: Saturday, Oct. 5 | Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field – East Hartford, Connecticut
TV: CBS Sports Network [Channel finder]
Live stream: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports App (Free)
Spread: UConn -16.5 | Will the Huskies cover? Check out SportsLine's Week 6 predictions here

If you don't pay attention to the UConn football renaissance, it's your own fault. It turns out that UConn's basketball teams aren't the only ones capable of beating opponents into submission. The Huskies are 3-1 since their opening loss to Maryland and have won their last two games – against FBS opponents, mind you – by an average of 39 points. The Huskies are on track to make their second bowl game appearance in three years under coach Jim Mora. With a win against Temple they would at least be within two games.