Jacksonville State vs. MTSU Preview: Predictions, Odds, and Game Time for College Football Week 10
A clash between two teams at different standings in Conference USA as Jacksonville State takes on Middle Tennessee.
Matchup Summary
Teams at opposite ends of the Conference USA standings meet as Jacksonville State Gamecocks challenge the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Wednesday night. Jacksonville State is fresh off a victory against Delaware, winning 38-25 on October 15. Meanwhile, MTSU suffered a close 31-28 defeat to Delaware on October 22, marking their fourth consecutive loss.
Kickoff is slated for 7:30 PM ET at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Historically, MTSU leads the series with a record of 14-4-2, although Jacksonville State triumphed last year in a 42-20 match. Currently, Jacksonville State is favored by 3.5 points with an over/under of 54.5 points as per the SportsLine consensus.
For insights into the teams, the SportsLine Projection Model has established detailed predictions for this game.
Jacksonville State’s Strengths
Caden Creel and Gavin Wimsatt have both contributed as quarterbacks for Jacksonville State this season. Creel, although listed as questionable due to an arm injury, has recorded a completion rate of 67.2% with 386 passing yards while rushing for 438 yards across seven games. Conversely, Wimsatt has completed 56.1% of his passes for 593 yards, contributing four touchdowns to the team’s efforts.
Cam Cook, a junior running back, has proven pivotal in the team’s ground game, amassing 949 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns over the course of the season. His performance against Delaware included 117 yards and three touchdowns.
MTSU’s Offense
Nicholas Vattiato, a senior quarterback, has put forth impactful outings including 1,673 passing yards and 11 touchdowns this season. In the last game against Delaware, he achieved 281 passing yards, three touchdowns, and a successful completion rate of 64.6%.
Meanwhile, Jekail Middlebrook, a sophomore running back, has emerged as a reliable offensive weapon, garnering over 500 rushing yards and three touchdowns this season. His consistent performances will be key if MTSU aims to secure a victory against Jacksonville State.
Conclusion
The SportsLine model projects an over outcome with a total of 57 points, tipping a particular side of the spread hitting well over 70% in simulations. For further predictions, be sure to check out the details at SportsLine.
