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Final September 5, 2026 β€’ AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ September 5, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0-2) takes on Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1-1) at AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Visiting Side
Record 0-2
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Home Side
Record 1-1

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
EAS 0 7 0 0 7
JAC 14 21 7 7 49

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 6:27
Jamill Williams 13 Yd pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa Kick)
Score 4:25
Jamill Williams 55 Yd pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa Kick)
Score 12:24
Jamill Williams 30 Yd pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa Kick)
Score 10:27
Caleb Nix 43 Yd Interception Return (Garrison Rippa Kick)
Score 9:45
Brady Hensley 72 Yd Run (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
Score 5:28
Jalen Likely 45 Yd Run (Garrison Rippa Kick)
Score 6:03
Luke Gilbert 24 Yd pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa Kick)
Score 7:09
Jamill Williams 4 Yd pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
62%
Eastern Kentucky Colonels
VS
38%
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Projected Score EAS 35 - JAC 27
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • Eastern Kentucky Colonels scoring offense has an edge over Jacksonville State Gamecocks defense.
  • Eastern Kentucky Colonels generates significantly more total yardage.
  • Jacksonville State Gamecocks passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • Eastern Kentucky Colonels controls the trenches in the run game.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels
STAT
Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Jacksonville State Gamecocks plays on familiar turf at AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Eastern Kentucky Colonels Could Win

Eastern Kentucky Colonels scoring offense has an edge over Jacksonville State Gamecocks defense.

Why Jacksonville State Gamecocks Could Win

Jacksonville State Gamecocks will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.

Deciding Factor

Eastern Kentucky Colonels generates significantly more total yardage.

Game Details

AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
19,677
Closing Odds
Line: JXST -22.5 | O/U: 51.5
Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (11.8%) Jacksonville State Gamecocks (88.2%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles

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