Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeat Eastern Kentucky Colonels 49-7: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Eastern Kentucky Colonels 7, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 49
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 49-7 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at AmFirst Stadium. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks covered the spread as 22.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 51.5, with 56 points combined.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks final score and game recap
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks led 14-0 after the first quarter and 35-7 at halftime. They outscored the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 14-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Brady Hensley (Eastern Kentucky Colonels): 7 carries for 91 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Cortez Stone (Eastern Kentucky Colonels): 8 carries for 58 yards.
- Caden Creel (Jacksonville State Gamecocks): 21/28 passing for 327 yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Jamill Williams (Jacksonville State Gamecocks): 7 catches for 144 yards, 4 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks covered the spread as 22.5-point favorites, winning by 42 points.
The spread opened at Jacksonville State Gamecocks -20.5 and closed at Jacksonville State Gamecocks -22.5.
Did Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 56 points combined against a closing total of 51.5, over by 4.5. 42 of the 56 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 54.5 and closed at 51.5.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at +1076 and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at -2301. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Jacksonville State Gamecocks a 92% favorite. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks won as the favorite at -2301: $4.35 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Jacksonville State Gamecocks between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 54.5 to 51.5, and the game went over.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels and Jacksonville State Gamecocks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 1-1 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.
What's next for Eastern Kentucky Colonels and Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
Next for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks: at the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday, September 12, 2026.