Some games in Conference USA have been, let us just say, tough on offense (see Tuesday night’s games), but Jacksonville State has kept its end of the deal by scoring 161 points in its last three games.
There is no time to mess up now because they have a road game with Liberty coming up.
The only team Middle Tennessee beat was Kennesaw State, 14-5. It was their first win over an FBS team. The next two games are at UTEP and then at home against Liberty. It does not have the worst November to deal with after a week off.
Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State Preview
Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State How to Watch
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
Venue: AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville, AL
How to Watch: ESPN2
Jacksonville State (3-3), Middle Tennessee (2-5)
Why Middle Tennessee Will Win
The Middle Tennessee defense has not been terrible at stopping the run.
Ole Miss and Memphis blew it out, but Duke was slowed down a bit, and in five of the seven games, it gave up less than five yards per run.
That may not seem like much, but stopping Jacksonville State’s home run carries is important if you want to beat them.
The Gamecock run defense, on the other hand, has not been great. The last few weeks have been better since the competition has slowed down, but it is still letting close to six yards per pop through. But…
Why Jacksonville State Will Win
Do you remember that running game? That is not really what Middle Tennessee does.
It has not gone over 100 yards in any of the last three games, and it has not even gone over 90 yards in five of the last six. It is also been hard to score points.
Jacksonville State has scored 99 points in the last two weeks, which is more than Middle Tennessee has scored in all six FBS games put together (83 points).
Score a few points right away, and everything should be fine.
Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State: Who Will Win
And Jacksonville State is going to do just that.
The Gamecocks will score two touchdowns in the first quarter. Middle Tennessee will not be able to answer, and from there on out, it will be easy.
Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State Prediction, Betting Lines
Jacksonville State 44, Middle Tennessee 20
Line: Jacksonville State -20.5, o/u: 63.5
ATS Confidence out of 5:
Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State Must See Rating: 3
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