Liberty Flames vs Jacksonville St. Gamecocks Prediction 10/10/2023 @ 7:30PM
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Liberty Flames Remain Unbeaten as They Face Off Against Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Top C-USA Showdown
Liberty are 5–0 overall and 4–1 against the spread, while Jacksonville State is 5–1 overall and 4–1–1 against the spread. Conference-USA kicks off two of their best teams as the Liberty Flames visit the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Burgess-Snow Field in Jacksonville, Alabama on Tuesday night at 7:30 PM ET, televised by ESPNU.
Game Info
- When: Tuesday, 10/10/2023 @ 7:30pm EST
- Where: Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium Stadium
Flames vs Gamecocks Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Flames -233 | Gamecocks +185
- Spread: Flames -6 (-110) | Gamecocks +6 (-110)
- Total: Over/Under 56 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Liberty will win straight-up is 70%.
Liberty vs Jacksonville St. Score Prediction
Liberty Flames
The Liberty Flames have had an impressive season so far, remaining one of only 14 unbeaten teams in college football. Their most notable achievement was a dominating road win over Buffalo, winning the game by 28 points despite only being favored by 3. Their last game was much closer, narrowly defeating Sam Houston by 5 points. Led by first-year head coach Jamey Chadwell from Coastal Carolina, Liberty plays with an offense powered by 6'1 sophomore quarterback Kaidon Salter. His 12 passing touchdown and two interceptions have aided their success, while Quinton Cooley leads the team in rushing yards with 85.8 yards per game and one touchdown. CJ Daniel and Treon Sibley are two standout receivers for the Flames, earning an average of 84 and 64 yards per game respectively.
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On the defensive side, the Flames are highlighted by senior linebacker Tyren Dupree’s 41 tackles and safety Brylan Green, who ties the conference lead with his three interceptions. At 5–0 (4–1 ATS) and a power ranking of 27, this is Liberty’s best start since 2018. With the offense scoring an average of 36.2 points per game and the defense allowing only 18.0, Liberty is set up for success as they strive for their first bowl game berth.
- 14 unbeaten teams in college football
- Led by first-year head coach Jamey Chadwell
- Offense powered by 6'1 sophomore quarterback Kaidon Salter
- Defense led by senior linebacker Tyren Dupree, safety Brylan Green
- 5–0 (4–1 ATS) with a power ranking of 27
- Offense scoring an average of 36.2 points per game
- Defense allowing only 18.0 points per game
Jacksonville St. Gamecocks Analysis
This is a huge matchup in the C-USA as there are only three teams that have not lost a conference game yet. Western Kentucky joins these two teams as the only squads without a conference loss. High profile coach Rich Rodriguez has positioned Jacksonville State well through the early season, he is known for his up-tempo spread offense and has been using it with the Gamecocks. Their lone loss this season was a non-conference matchup against Coastal Carolina as 13.5 point underdogs. They have the best defense in the C-USA, only allowing 17.5 points per game.
Jacksonville State is looking for their first win against Liberty. They have a rotation of two quarterbacks they move between, Zion Webb and Logan Smothers. Webb has completed 46.9% of his passes this season for 403 yards and two touchdowns, while Smothers completes 59.5% of his passes for 523 yards and five touchdowns, and are both a threat to run. Malik Jackson leads the conference in rushing with 111.8 yards per game and four touchdowns, and Perry Carter leads the team in receiving with 48.4 yards per game. The Gamecocks have 15 takeaways on the season with ten interceptions and five fumble recoveries. Injury Report: Questionable: RB Ron Wiggins (28 carries, 156 yards).
Liberty and Jacksonville State Battle for C-USA Top Spot, Kaidon Salter Gives Liberty Edge
Liberty and Jacksonville State sit atop the C-USA standings and have formidable running games. One key distinction between them is that Liberty have an established quarterback in Kaidon Salter. His 12–2 TD-INT ratio demonstrates his proficiency and sets him apart from the competition. Jacksonville State, on the other hand, have been consistently changing their QBs, a strategy that has been disadvantageous in stronger games. Liberty barely won against Sam Houston last week, but will be looking for a more commanding performance in this game. Liberty is likely to come out on top in the C-USA, so it’s likely they will cover and win.
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Written by MtgoldsteinPublished on 10/08/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks
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