Jacksonville State entered the season as one of the frontrunners to win Conference USA this season. But to do so, the Gamecocks will need to respond and play at a higher level after losing to Coastal Carolina 55-27 at home in Week 1.
A bounce-back performance this week might be difficult, though. Jacksonville State is facing No. 22-ranked Louisville on the road.
Here’s more information about the game.
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Jacksonville State vs. Louisville Betting
Louisville is a -28 college football betting odds favorite against Jax State, with the Over/Under being 58.5.
Jacksonville State vs. Louisville On TV
The matchup between Jacksonville State and Louisville will be televised on ESPN+.
The game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 7. The contest is taking place at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Jacksonville State vs. Louisville Prediction
I predict Louisville will win and cover the spread at -28. I also project this game will go Over 58.5 total points.
Louisville has yet to face a real test yet, as the Cardinals beat Austin Peay 62-0 a week ago. But they’re ranked 22nd in the country for a reason. They have plenty of talent on both sides of the ball.
I’m also a little worried about Jacksonville State after the Gamecocks lost like they did to start the 2024 campaign. What if their loss to start the year was a sign of things to come?
I could easily see Jacksonville State getting back on track the next two weeks against Eastern Michigan and Southern Miss. But I don’t see that happening in this week’s matchup.
