Jacksonville State at Kennesaw State - 2024 Matchup Preview
Jacksonville State logo Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Kennesaw State OwlsKennesaw State logo
Friday, October 4th 2024 (7:00 PM EDT)
Jacksonville State -17.5 (49.5) (-850)  Open: -15.5
Jacksonville State 63 - Kennesaw State: 24  (Conference USA)

 
Gamecocks (9 - 5) (8 - 6 - 0)
Coach Rich Rodriguez (18 - 6)
Avg Score : 36 - 26 (34 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9 - 5 (#28)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
KENN 2nd straight Home Game
JVST coming off BYE
Our Line: Jacksonville State -20  (SP+ JVST -24)

Projected Score: JVST: 36 - KENN: 16 (52)
JVST Win prob: 89% | Cover: 51%
JVST Travel: 70 miles, 1 hrs behind
Owls (2 - 10) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Brian Bohannon (71 - 30)
Avg Score : 17 - 31 (20 - 32 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 2 - 10 (#128)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Jacksonville State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/29 Jacksonville State vs Coastal Carolina-3.554.5L 27 - 55ON
Sat 9/7 Jacksonville State at Louisville+27.556.5L 14 - 49ON
Sat 9/14 Jacksonville State at Eastern Michigan-2.553.5L 34 - 37ON
Sat 9/21 Jacksonville State vs Southern Miss-6.059.5W 44 - 7UY
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/4 Jacksonville State at Kennesaw State-17.549.5W 63 - 24OY
Wed 10/9 Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State-21.058.5W 54 - 13OY
BYE WEEK
Wed 10/23 Jacksonville State vs Middle Tennessee-20.564.5W 42 - 20UY
Wed 10/30 Jacksonville State at Liberty+2.564.0W 31 - 21UY
Sat 11/9 Jacksonville State at Louisiana Tech-10.055.5W 44 - 37ON
Sat 11/16 Jacksonville State vs Florida International-12.558.5W 34 - 31ON
Sat 11/23 Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston-5.557.5W 21 - 11UY
Sat 11/30 Jacksonville State at Western Kentucky-0.562.5L 17 - 19UN
Fri 12/6 Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky-4.558.5W 52 - 12OY
Fri 12/20 Jacksonville State vs Ohio+6.557.5L 27 - 30UY

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Predictions for Jacksonville State's Schedule
Kennesaw State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31 Kennesaw State at UTSA+24.049.5L 16 - 28UY
Sat 9/7 Kennesaw State vs Louisiana+14.546.5L 10 - 34UN
Sat 9/14 Kennesaw State at San José State+16.541.5L 10 - 31UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/28 Kennesaw State vs UT Martin+1.545.5L 13 - 24UN
Fri 10/4 Kennesaw State vs Jacksonville State+17.549.5L 24 - 63ON
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/15 Kennesaw State at Middle Tennessee+8.550.0L 5 - 14UN
Wed 10/23 Kennesaw State vs Liberty+27.048.0W 27 - 24OY
Wed 10/30 Kennesaw State at Western Kentucky+24.049.0L 14 - 31UY
Sat 11/9 Kennesaw State at UTEP+4.542.0L 35 - 43ON
Sat 11/16 Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston+21.042.5L 17 - 23UY
Sat 11/23 Kennesaw State vs Florida International+9.042.5W 27 - 26OY
Sat 11/30 Kennesaw State at Louisiana Tech+13.541.5L 0 - 33UN

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Predictions for Kennesaw State's Schedule
Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
JVST#22 (.27)45% (35)3649% (18)3.36 (17)25440% (95)1894.85 (3)#55 (.14)43% (84)26.144% (79)43% (85)3.81 (70)58.41.11.6
KENN#134 (-.04)31% (133)16.531% (134)2.16 (134)11632% (129)1363.5 (103)#93 (.21)46% (114)31.245% (91)48% (122)4.15 (102)46.31.51
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
JVST#22 (.27)45% (35)49% (18)3.36 (17)25440% (95)1894.85 (3)#55 (.14)43% (84)44% (79)43% (85)3.81 (70)58.41.11.6
KENN#134 (-.04)31% (133)31% (134)2.16 (134)11632% (129)1363.5 (103)#93 (.21)46% (114)45% (91)48% (122)4.15 (102)46.31.51



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
JVST Offense143633.845.2%4.851.1234432541895.564%36%49%40%11%.27
KENN Defense1231.232.346.2%4.151 - - - - - 52%48%45%48%14%.21
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
JVST Defense1426.131.243.2%3.811.6 - - - - - 54%46%44%43%16%.14
KENN Offense1216.519.731.4%3.51.5142521161363.158%41%31%32%17%-.04

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Jacksonville State1426:5722.641%54%658.41.11.65.61.7128.5
Kennesaw State1229:2013.735%39%5.646.31.514.81.8328.9
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
JVST Offense1464% (4)49% (18)45.9253.65.551 (1).25 (15)3.36 (17)67% (107)8% (23)1.07 (32)
KENN Defense1252% (85)45% (91) - - - - .16 (86)3.04 (75)73% (65)9% (93)1 (73)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
JVST Defense1454% (108)44% (79) - - - - .09 (52)3.01 (72)63% (20)10% (59)0.88 (22)
KENN Offense1258% (17)31% (134)37.4115.53.113 (105)-.05 (130)2.16 (134)74% (62)12% (115)1.01 (51)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
JVST Offense1436% (131)40% (95)13.422.3189.48.514.114 (108)7 (26).33 (35)1.9 (5)27% (10)32% (65).33 (72)3% (8)2.1 (51)
KENN Defense1248% (50)48% (122) - - - - - - 4 (125).27 (86)1.3 (8)26% (131)30% (51).31 (71)5% (119)2 (63)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
JVST Defense1446% (27)43% (85) - - - - - - 12 (39).21 (55)1.5 (56)30% (102)33% (105).36 (92)6% (63)2 (45)
KENN Offense1241% (117)32% (129)1324.8136.35.510.56 (133)14 (115)- (133)1.6 (52)38% (131)23% (130).16 (124)5% (24)2.1 (60)

Jacksonville State's Power Ratings
Jacksonville State's Power Rating: -5.79  #85
Jacksonville State's Offense Rating: 24.74  #21
Jacksonville State's Defense Rating: 10.35  #76
2024 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 6%  #53
Jacksonville State's 2024 Expected Record: 9.0 - 5.0
Jacksonville State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.0  #73
Jacksonville State's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8  #57
Jacksonville State's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.3  #81

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Jacksonville State: -5.79   Kennesaw State: -23.145

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Jacksonville State: -1.0   Kennesaw State: -25.1




Kennesaw State's Power Ratings
Kennesaw State's Power Rating: -23.145  #131
Kennesaw State's Offense Rating: 7.76  #132
Kennesaw State's Defense Rating: 12.85  #97
2024 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #102
Kennesaw State's 2024 Expected Record: 2.0 - 10.0
Kennesaw State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -25.1  #132
Kennesaw State's Offense SP+ Rating: 10.2  #134
Kennesaw State's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.1  #118

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482


Jacksonville State Scoring
Offense: 36 PPG
Offense on Road: 33.8
Defense: 26.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 31.2

Jacksonville State's 2024 Record
Record: 9 - 5
Record vs Spread: 8 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 8 - 6
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Jacksonville State 36
Kennesaw State 16


Total Points: 52

Based on Last 4 Games
Jacksonville State 28
Kennesaw State 24

Total Points: 52

Based on Entire Season
Jacksonville State 34
Kennesaw State 23

Total Points: 57
Kennesaw State Scoring
Offense: 16.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 19.7
Defense: 31.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 32.3

Kennesaw State's 2024 Record
Record: 2 - 10
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Over/Under Record: 4 - 8
Record at home: 2 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202511/15Jacksonville State35Kennesaw State26Kennesaw State -3.5Jacksonville State56.5Over
202512/05Jacksonville State15Kennesaw State19Kennesaw State -3Kennesaw State62.5Under
202410/04Kennesaw State24Jacksonville State63Jacksonville State -17.5Jacksonville State49.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Kennesaw State112 Overs
Jacksonville State221 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 21 - 20 - 01 - 2
Road Teams2 - 12 - 12 - 10 - 0

(#85) JVST at (#131) KENN
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatJVSTKENN
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #85 #131
SP+SP+ #73 #132
Perf GradeGrade #68 #129
OffenseOff #33 #135
DefenseDef #84 #89
Spec TeamsST #132 #15
TalentTal #1 #1
Blue ChipsBC% #53 #102
Jacksonville State Notes
(12/21) Hired HC C Kelly (Aub Co-DC, 1st time HC)
(12/2) Rgame good, Pass bad, 2-13 on 3rd, QB Huff hurt
(12/2) L to WKU, held to 13 1st downs (season low)
(12/1) QB Huff inj (ankle) in finale. ? in CUSA title gm
(11/25) Rgame mauled Sam H, clinched CUSA title game
(11/18) Fight w/ FIU? Def awful esp Run, Rgame great
(11/1) 4-0, avg 28 ppg margin in Oct, although lowering
(10/30) RB Steward 232 yds, 8.6, 4 TD in Liberty upset
(10/30) Won five straight after bad 0-3 start to '24
(10/16) Into wk 8, have 15 Def TO's, 3rd in CFB
(10/4) Killed S Miss. Off improving, QB Huff dual threat
(9/23) Rough start, Def awful. QB Huff is good though
Jacksonville State Injury Report
Kennesaw State Notes
(12/18) Hired HC Jerry Mack (Jags RB)
(11/18) 18 players transferring after Bonohan fired
(11/18) Fight w/ Sam H, Def played great, almost held
(11/12) Best DT Chris Hummer portaled after HC fired
(11/10) Fired HC Bonohan, OC Burks Int (Utep L)
(10/23) Program defining W (Liberty) QB Bryson good
(10/16) Worst Off, QBs are unplayable. Def owned MTSU
(10/15) 4 man QB battle now, starter Bryson's been awful
(10/4) Off worst in CFB, QBs awful, run game worse
(9/1) Run D great vs UTSA, RG awful (1.3 ypc). QB still ?
(8/3) Held back players LY for depth TY, ball control O
(8/3) DB's poss worst in CUSA, wait & see rest
Kennesaw State Injury Report
Jacksonville State on Offense
Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 36%
CategoryCat
JVST OffKENN Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #33 #89
SuccessSuc #35 #114
ExplosiveExp #30 #23
PPAPPA #22 #93
PowerPwr #21 #97
SP+SP+ #57 #118
Pts POPPO #3 #102
HavocHav #7 #112
Jacksonville State Run Game
Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 36%
CategoryCat
JVST OffKENN Def
Run GameRun #11 #100
Run SuccessRSuc #18 #91
Run ExplRExp #32 #73
PPAExp #15 #86
Run BlockR Blk #22 -
OL YdsOLY #17 #75
Stuff RateStuff #31 #36
TackleTak -  #35
Jacksonville State Pass Game
Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 36%
CategoryCat
JVST OffKENN Def
Pass GamePass #53 #81
Pass SuccessPSuc #95 #122
Pass ExplPExl #5 #8
PPAExp #35 #86
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #93 #83
F7 HavocF7 #23 #93
DB HavocDB #8 #119
Kennesaw State on Offense
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 41%
CategoryCatKENN OffJVST Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #135 #84
SuccessSuc #133 #84
ExplosiveExp #78 #27
PPAPPA #134 #55
PowerPwr #132 #76
SP+SP+ #134 #81
Pts POPPO #103 #70
HavocHav #84 #66
Kennesaw State Run Game
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 41%
CategoryCat
KENN OffJVST Def
Run GameRun #129 #60
Run SuccessRSuc #134 #79
Run ExplRExp #51 #22
PPAExp #130 #52
Run BlockR Blk #104 -
OL YdsOLY #134 #72
Stuff RateStuff #128 #63
TackleTak -  #24
Kennesaw State Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 41%
CategoryCatKENN OffJVST Def
Pass GamePass #136 #70
Pass SuccessPSuc #129 #85
Pass ExplPExl #52 #56
PPAExp #133 #55
Pass Block/RushP Blk #132 #121
F7 HavocF7 #115 #59
DB HavocDB #24 #63
Program Comparison
KENN 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'24 Profile: Remains Poor G5

JVST 5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'24 Profile: Down to Top G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Fifth Third Bank Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 75°
Rematch from Week 6
Jacksonville State 17.5 (49.5)
Jacksonville State won at Kennesaw State this year (63-24)

Previous Matchups
Jacksonville State beat Kennesaw State last year (63-24)

  
JVST's OC Rod Smith (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Tyler Huff (Tr)17829361%25431478.7
Logan Smothers111958%123006.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Tre Stewart2791636255.975
Tyler Huff (Tr)2271344155.951
Logan Smothers2217538.072
Andrew Paul (Tr)3816644.428
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Cam Vaughn49804516.475
Michael Pettway25454318.292
Brock Rechsteiner16241215.185
Tre Stewart17233113.750

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JVST's DC Luke Olson (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Fred Perry10910322
Antonio Carter II (Tr)1033013
Reginald Hughes (Tr)8310460
Laletia Hale808423
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Reginald Hughes (Tr)8310460
Laletia Hale808423
Jaylen Swain4411420
Fred Perry10910322
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jabari Mack3220011
Zechariah Poyser773008
Geimere Latimer460005

KENN's OC Chandler Burks (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Davis Bryson14326155%14946105.7
Khalib Johnson62227%57032.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Michael Benefield13854253.959
Qua Ashley12240913.460
Davis Bryson11229342.620
Preston Daniels358532.46
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Blake Bohannon24288012.032
Qua Ashley2825519.151
Christian Moss (Tr)15220214.760
Carson Kent18217312.130

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KENN's DC Greg Harris (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Donelius Johnson898410
Sidney Porter665022
Milon Jones604101
JeRico Washington Jr.590006
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Garland Benyard489450
Donelius Johnson898410
Tylon Dunlap (Tr)225322
Jordan Miles458360
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyler Hallum5610010
JeRico Washington Jr.590006
Jayven Williams292214