Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Friday, December 6th 2024 (7:00 PM EST)
Jacksonville State -4.5 (58.5) (-185) Open: -4.0 | 58.5
Jacksonville State 52 - Western Kentucky: 12 (Conference USA Championship)
Hilltoppers (8 - 6) (7 - 7 - 0)
Coach Tyson Helton (40 - 26)
Avg Score : 25 - 25 (25 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 6 (#42)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach Tyson Helton (40 - 26)
Avg Score : 25 - 25 (25 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 6 (#42)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
JVST is playing their 7th straight game
WKU is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: Jacksonville State -4.5 (SP+ JVST -1)
Projected Score: WKU: 27 - JVST: 31 (56)
JVST Win prob: 64% | Cover: 49%
WKU Travel: 222 miles
WKU is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: Jacksonville State -4.5 (SP+ JVST -1)
Projected Score: WKU: 27 - JVST: 31 (56)
JVST Win prob: 64% | Cover: 49%
WKU Travel: 222 miles
Gamecocks (9 - 5) (8 - 6 - 0)
Coach Rich Rodriguez (18 - 6)
Avg Score : 36 - 26 (39 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9 - 5 (#28)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach Rich Rodriguez (18 - 6)
Avg Score : 36 - 26 (39 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9 - 5 (#28)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
| Western Kentucky's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Western Kentucky at Alabama | +31.0 | 60.0 | L 0 - 63 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Western Kentucky vs Eastern Kentucky | -18.5 | 59.5 | W 31 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Western Kentucky at Middle Tennessee | -10.5 | 53.5 | W 49 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Western Kentucky vs Toledo | +2.0 | 60.5 | W 26 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Western Kentucky at Boston College | +7.5 | 48.0 | L 20 - 21 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/10 | Western Kentucky vs UTEP | -19.0 | 55.5 | W 44 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Wed 10/16 | Western Kentucky at Sam Houston | +1.5 | 55.0 | W 31 - 14 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 10/30 | Western Kentucky vs Kennesaw State | -24.0 | 49.0 | W 31 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | Western Kentucky at New Mexico State | -18.0 | 53.5 | W 41 - 28 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/16 | Western Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech | -11.5 | 52.5 | L 7 - 12 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Western Kentucky at Liberty | +1.0 | 56.5 | L 21 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State | +0.5 | 62.5 | W 19 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/6 | Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State | +4.5 | 58.5 | L 12 - 52 | O | N | |
| Wed 12/18 | Western Kentucky vs James Madison | +7.5 | 50.5 | L 17 - 27 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 7
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 6
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Predictions for Western Kentucky's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 7
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 6
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
| Jacksonville State's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Jacksonville State vs Coastal Carolina | -3.5 | 54.5 | L 27 - 55 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Jacksonville State at Louisville | +27.5 | 56.5 | L 14 - 49 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Jacksonville State at Eastern Michigan | -2.5 | 53.5 | L 34 - 37 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Jacksonville State vs Southern Miss | -6.0 | 59.5 | W 44 - 7 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 10/4 | Jacksonville State at Kennesaw State | -17.5 | 49.5 | W 63 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Wed 10/9 | Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State | -21.0 | 58.5 | W 54 - 13 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 10/23 | Jacksonville State vs Middle Tennessee | -20.5 | 64.5 | W 42 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Wed 10/30 | Jacksonville State at Liberty | +2.5 | 64.0 | W 31 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/9 | Jacksonville State at Louisiana Tech | -10.0 | 55.5 | W 44 - 37 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/16 | Jacksonville State vs Florida International | -12.5 | 58.5 | W 34 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston | -5.5 | 57.5 | W 21 - 11 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Jacksonville State at Western Kentucky | -0.5 | 62.5 | L 17 - 19 | U | N | |
| Fri 12/6 | Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky | -4.5 | 58.5 | W 52 - 12 | O | Y | |
| Fri 12/20 | Jacksonville State vs Ohio | +6.5 | 57.5 | L 27 - 30 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 9
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 9
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 7
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Predictions for Jacksonville State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 9
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 7
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Important Stats (2023)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | #47 (.22) | 40% (92) | 24.9 | 38% (119) | 3.07 (78) | 107 | 41% (70) | 295 | 4.95 (6) | #81 (.2) | 44% (98) | 24.6 | 48% (121) | 41% (53) | 4 (87) | 36.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| JVST | #103 (.13) | 42% (65) | 36 | 46% (41) | 3.08 (73) | 237 | 38% (101) | 171 | 3.77 (79) | #10 (.07) | 36% (15) | 26.1 | 33% (6) | 39% (39) | 3.33 (24) | 43.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| JVST | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 13 | 24.9 | 24.9 | 40% | 4.95 | 1.8 | 20 | 402 | 107 | 295 | 3.9 | 38% | 61% | 38% | 41% | 16% | .22 |
| JVST Defense | 13 | 26.1 | 21.3 | 35.9% | 3.33 | 1.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 48% | 33% | 39% | 18% | .07 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 13 | 24.6 | 33.9 | 44% | 4 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 47% | 48% | 41% | 14% | .2 |
| JVST Offense | 13 | 36 | 39.1 | 42.3% | 3.77 | 1.6 | 22 | 408 | 237 | 171 | 4.8 | 61% | 38% | 46% | 38% | 16% | .13 |
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 13 | 29:32 | 20.2 | 43% | 62% | 4.5 | 36.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 4.4 | 2 | 1 | 28.2 |
| Jacksonville State | 13 | 26:43 | 22.2 | 38% | 52% | 4.8 | 43.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 7 | 2.9 | 1 | 30.6 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 13 | 38% (128) | 38% (119) | 27.5 | 106.6 | 3.9 | 12 (116) | .06 (117) | 3.07 (78) | 76% (45) | 8% (23) | 0.93 (99) |
| JVST Defense | 13 | 50% (66) | 33% (6) | - | - | - | - | -.06 (2) | 2.45 (4) | 71% (57) | 12% (28) | 0.85 (12) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 13 | 52% (94) | 48% (121) | - | - | - | - | .19 (98) | 3.47 (125) | 73% (65) | 9% (109) | 0.96 (45) |
| JVST Offense | 13 | 61% (8) | 46% (41) | 49.8 | 236.7 | 4.8 | 35 (5) | .18 (51) | 3.08 (73) | 72% (82) | 9% (54) | 0.99 (73) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Offense | 13 | 61% (6) | 41% (70) | 26.4 | 41.5 | 295.2 | 7.1 | 11.2 | 38 (3) | 14 (107) | .35 (42) | 1.7 (29) | 33% (90) | 31% (69) | .39 (46) | 9% (128) | 2.4 (4) |
| JVST Defense | 13 | 48% (53) | 39% (39) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 (9) | .27 (69) | 1.7 (106) | 35% (30) | 25% (12) | .18 (10) | 6% (68) | 2 (63) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKU Defense | 13 | 47% (37) | 41% (53) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 (15) | .27 (64) | 1.6 (69) | 31% (80) | 32% (99) | .37 (97) | 6% (81) | 1.9 (26) |
| JVST Offense | 13 | 38% (128) | 38% (101) | 14 | 26.9 | 171 | 6.4 | 12.2 | 12 (113) | 12 (85) | .12 (119) | 1.6 (75) | 31% (47) | 30% (71) | .15 (119) | 6% (90) | 2 (90) |
Western Kentucky's Power Ratings
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: -8.09 #92
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 19.32 #71
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 11.86 #86
2024 Talent Rating: 406.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Western Kentucky's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 6.0
Western Kentucky's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -2.2 #78
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #101
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #62
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Western Kentucky's Power Rating: -8.09 #92
Western Kentucky's Offense Rating: 19.32 #71
Western Kentucky's Defense Rating: 11.86 #86
2024 Talent Rating: 406.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Western Kentucky's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 6.0
Western Kentucky's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -2.2 #78
Western Kentucky's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #101
Western Kentucky's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #62
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: -8.09 Jacksonville State: -0.895
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: -2.2 Jacksonville State: -1.0
Western Kentucky: -8.09 Jacksonville State: -0.895
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Kentucky: -2.2 Jacksonville State: -1.0
Jacksonville State's Power Ratings
Jacksonville State's Power Rating: -0.895 #85
Jacksonville State's Offense Rating: 24.74 #21
Jacksonville State's Defense Rating: 10.35 #76
2024 Talent Rating: 290.00 #127
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 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Jacksonville State's Power Rating: -0.895 #85
Jacksonville State's Offense Rating: 24.74 #21
Jacksonville State's Defense Rating: 10.35 #76
2024 Talent Rating: 290.00 #127
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 378
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Western Kentucky Scoring
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.9
Defense: 24.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 33.9
Western Kentucky's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.9
Defense: 24.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 33.9
Western Kentucky's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Jacksonville State 31
Western Kentucky 27
Projected Total Points: 56
Jacksonville State 31
Western Kentucky 27
Projected Total Points: 56
Jacksonville State Scoring
Offense: 36 PPG
Offense at Home: 39.1
Defense: 26.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.3
Jacksonville State's 2024 Record
Record: 9 - 5
Record vs Spread: 8 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 2 - 0
Offense: 36 PPG
Offense at Home: 39.1
Defense: 26.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 21.3
Jacksonville State's 2024 Record
Record: 9 - 5
Record vs Spread: 8 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/30 | Western Kentucky | 19 | Jacksonville State | 17 | Western Kentucky | Jacksonville State -0.5 | Western Kentucky | 62.5 | Under |
| 2024 | 12/06 | Jacksonville State | 52 | Western Kentucky | 12 | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State -4.5 | Jacksonville State | 58.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 10/17 | Jacksonville State | 20 | Western Kentucky | 17 | Jacksonville State | Western Kentucky -7.5 | Jacksonville State | 60.5 | Under |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 2 | 2 | 1 Overs |
| Western Kentucky | 1 | 1 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 3 - 0 | 3 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 2 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 0 - 3 | 0 - 3 | 0 - 2 | 0 - 1 |
(#92) Western Kentucky Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -8.09 #92
Offense Rating: 19.32 #71
Defense Rating: 11.86 #86
Overall SP+ Rating: -2.2 #78
Offense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #101
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #62
Talent Rating: 406.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Expected Record: 8.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Good Pass Success 45%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.66 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Avg Pass Def Success 40%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Kentucky Notes
(12/2) Veltkamp good in Jax St upset, great 3rd down D
(11/25) 2 str L's as R Def mauled by Lib. Likely out race
(11/18) Shocking L to La Tech, Off esp Rgame awful
(11/18) Def all. 209 yds, 4.3 ypc to La Tech? 2-11 on 3rd
(11/1) Beating CUSA teams by 3 TD's, 20 ppg margin Oct
(10/16) Even w/ SHSU until backup QB. Vetlkamp great W
(10/10) Def #'s skewed by Bama game. Not great but Avg
(10/4) QB Veltkamp has WR options, Rgame v bad so far
(9/28) Outgained/played BC. 3 TOs killer. Veltkamp OK
(9/23) Big W over Tol. 3-12 on 3rd but forced 4 TOs
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -8.09 #92
Offense Rating: 19.32 #71
Defense Rating: 11.86 #86
Overall SP+ Rating: -2.2 #78
Offense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #101
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #62
Talent Rating: 406.00 #116
Blue Chip Ratio: 2% #82
Expected Record: 8.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 45%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Good Pass Success 45%
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.66 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Avg Pass Def Success 40%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Kentucky Notes
(12/2) Veltkamp good in Jax St upset, great 3rd down D
(11/25) 2 str L's as R Def mauled by Lib. Likely out race
(11/18) Shocking L to La Tech, Off esp Rgame awful
(11/18) Def all. 209 yds, 4.3 ypc to La Tech? 2-11 on 3rd
(11/1) Beating CUSA teams by 3 TD's, 20 ppg margin Oct
(10/16) Even w/ SHSU until backup QB. Vetlkamp great W
(10/10) Def #'s skewed by Bama game. Not great but Avg
(10/4) QB Veltkamp has WR options, Rgame v bad so far
(9/28) Outgained/played BC. 3 TOs killer. Veltkamp OK
(9/23) Big W over Tol. 3-12 on 3rd but forced 4 TOs
Power #92
#85Off #71
#21Def #86
#76Talent #116
#127SP+ #78
#73SP+ Off #101
#57SP+ Def #62
#81Rematch from Week 15
Jacksonville State -4.5 (58.5)
Jacksonville State won vs Western Kentucky this year (52-12)
Previous Matchups
Jacksonville State beat Western Kentucky last year (52-12)
Jacksonville State beat Western Kentucky in 2023 (20-17)
Weather Forecast
Playing in JSU Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 38°
Team Information
Injuries: WKU | JVST
Depth Chart: WKU | JVST
Rosters: WKU | JVST
(#85) Jacksonville State Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -0.895 #85
Offense Rating: 24.74 #21
Defense Rating: 10.35 #76
Overall SP+ Rating: -1.0 #73
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #57
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.3 #81
Talent Rating: 290.00 #127
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #53
Expected Record: 9.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 36%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.85 PPO
Great Run Success 49%
Poor Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.81 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 44%
Bad Pass Def Success 43%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Jacksonville State Notes
(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
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -0.895 #85
Offense Rating: 24.74 #21
Defense Rating: 10.35 #76
Overall SP+ Rating: -1.0 #73
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #57
Defense SP+ Rating: 28.3 #81
Talent Rating: 290.00 #127
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #53
Expected Record: 9.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 36%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.85 PPO
Great Run Success 49%
Poor Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.81 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 44%
Bad Pass Def Success 43%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Jacksonville State Notes
(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
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caden Veltkamp | 258 | 389 | 66% | 3108 | 25 | 10 | 8.0 |
| TJ Finley (Tr) | 48 | 75 | 64% | 490 | 1 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hart III (Tr) | 44 | 204 | 2 | 4.6 | 30 |
| Caden Veltkamp | 113 | 150 | 7 | 1.3 | 25 |
| LT Sanders | 21 | 103 | 1 | 4.9 | 31 |
| Jalen Hampton (Tr) | 11 | 57 | 0 | 5.2 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisean Johnson (Tr) | 75 | 925 | 7 | 12.3 | 51 |
| Easton Messer | 55 | 793 | 4 | 14.4 | 64 |
| K.D. Hutchinson | 26 | 392 | 3 | 15.1 | 74 |
| River Helms | 19 | 228 | 2 | 12.0 | 33 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonte' Mathews (Tr) | 99 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshawn Swanson (Tr) | 63 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Hosea Wheeler | 62 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Chandler Matthews (Tr) | 59 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Thomas | 54 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Kylan Guidry | 45 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Hosea Wheeler | 62 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Deante McCray | 55 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Johnson Jr. | 48 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Kent Robinson (Tr) | 33 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Zach Edwards (Tr) | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Huff (Tr) | 178 | 293 | 61% | 2543 | 14 | 7 | 8.7 |
| Zion Turner (Tr) | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Stewart | 279 | 1636 | 25 | 5.9 | 75 |
| Tyler Huff (Tr) | 227 | 1344 | 15 | 5.9 | 51 |
| Andrew Paul (Tr) | 38 | 166 | 4 | 4.4 | 28 |
| Anwar Lewis | 35 | 127 | 2 | 3.6 | 23 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Vaughn | 49 | 804 | 5 | 16.4 | 75 |
| Michael Pettway | 25 | 454 | 3 | 18.2 | 92 |
| Brock Rechsteiner | 16 | 241 | 2 | 15.1 | 85 |
| Tre Stewart | 17 | 233 | 1 | 13.7 | 50 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Perry | 109 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Antonio Carter II (Tr) | 103 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Reginald Hughes (Tr) | 83 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Zechariah Poyser | 77 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Swain | 44 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Reginald Hughes (Tr) | 83 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Fred Perry | 109 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Jawaun Campbell | 47 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Mack | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Zechariah Poyser | 77 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Geimere Latimer | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |