FBS-CFB Game Preview: Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-3) vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-6)

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Venue & Match Info

Stadium: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN (capacity ~30,788)

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN2

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Cool fall evening with light showers possible

Temperature: ~52°F at kickoff

Wind: 5–7 mph

Impact: Slight dampness could affect footing, but overall good football weather

Injury Report

Jacksonville State: No major injuries reported; RB Cam Cook and QB rotation (Creel/Wimsatt) healthy.

Middle Tennessee: RB Austin Clemons (undisclosed) questionable; TE Hunter Tipton expected to play through minor knock.

Key Player Matchups

Cam Cook (JSU RB): 949 rushing yards, 10 TDs; averaging 135.6 YPG.

Gavin Wimsatt (JSU QB): 593 passing yards, 2 TDs, 2 INT; adds 235 rushing yards and 4 TDs.

Nicholas Vattiato (MTSU QB): 1,680 passing yards, 11 TDs, 5 INT; efficient but pressured often.

Jekail Middlebrook (MTSU RB): 501 rushing yards, 3 TD; also 218 receiving yards.

Nahzae Cox (MTSU WR): 390 yards, 5 TD; top red-zone target.

Brock Rechsteiner (JSU WR): 263 yards, 4 TD; reliable scoring threat.

Recent Team Forms

Jacksonville State: W vs Delaware (38-25), W @ Sam Houston (29-27), L @ Southern Miss (42-25). Strong rushing attack, inconsistent pass defense.

Middle Tennessee: L @ Delaware (31-28), L vs Missouri State (22-20), L @ Kennesaw State (24-16). Competitive but unable to close games.

Series History

Last two meetings: Jacksonville State leads 2-0 (2023, 2024).

JSU has outscored MTSU 87-50 in those games.

Betting Trends

Jacksonville State: 3-4 ATS this season; 5 of 7 games have gone Over.

Middle Tennessee: 3-4 ATS; 3 of 7 games have gone Over.

Head-to-head: JSU covered both prior meetings; totals split 1-1.

Historical Betting Results

JSU: 1-5 ATS in last 6 road games; strong Over trend (5 of last 6).

MTSU: 2-3 ATS in last 5; 1-4 SU in last 5 overall.

Game Odds

Jacksonville State Gamecocks                    – 6

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders                54.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, October 28, 2025