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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
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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 Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
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
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Caden Creel
21/28, 327 YDS, 5 TD, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Jalen Likely
5 CAR, 73 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Tyler Travers
12/19, 90 YDS, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Brady Hensley
7 CAR, 91 YDS, 1 TD
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (11.8%)
Jacksonville State Gamecocks (88.2%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles
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