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Jacksonville State Favored at Sam Houston in Thursday Night C-USA Matchup

Odds favor Jacksonville State with projections pointing to a low total.

Landan Brown #34 of the Sam Houston State Bearkats catches a pass in the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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Overview

  • Kickoff is 8 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network from Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
  • Jacksonville State enters 2-3 overall and 1-0 in Conference USA, while Sam Houston is 0-5 and 0-2.
  • Sportsbooks list the Gamecocks around -7 on the spread (about -289 money line) with an over/under near 54.5.
  • SportsLine’s model projects approximately 47 combined points and shows one side of the spread hitting in nearly 60% of simulations.
  • Key figures include Jacksonville State’s dual‑threat QB Gavin Wimsatt and RB Cam Cook against Sam Houston’s QB Hunter Watson and DB C. J. Brown, with previews highlighting a Jax State defensive line edge and strong third‑down and red‑zone efficiency for the Gamecocks.