Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeat Florida International Panthers 27-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · NCAAF · Florida International Panthers 24, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 27
Jacksonville State won 27-24 at home, pushing the -3 spread. The game went over 44.5, finishing at 51 points.
Florida International Panthers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks final score and game recap
The Panthers scored 7 points in the first quarter while Jacksonville State scored 14. The Panthers responded in the second quarter with 10 points to Jacksonville State's 3, tying the game 17-17 at halftime. The third quarter mirrored the first half's pattern: each team added a touchdown, leaving the score knotted at 24-24. Jacksonville State scored 3 points in the fourth quarter to secure a 27-24 victory.
JJ Kohl completed 24 of 38 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns for Florida International. Maguire Anderson caught 8 passes for 133 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. For Jacksonville State, Caden Creel went 16 of 22 for 214 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception. Deondre Johnson contributed 4 catches for 93 yards and 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Florida International Panthers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
Jacksonville State won by exactly 3 points, pushing the -3 spread. The line held steady from open to close.
Did Florida International Panthers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks go over or under the total?
The game went over 44.5, finishing with 51 points—a 6.5-point over. The total opened at 45.5 and moved down one point to 44.5. Early scoring surges drove the total: 21 points in the first quarter and 34 in the first half alone.
How did AiQ's Florida International Panthers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks predictions do?
AiQ finished 8-7 across all graded picks on this game.
- Moneyline: Jacksonville State Gamecocks at -146 – WIN (+$68.49 on a $100 bet)
- Spread: Push at Jacksonville State -3 – PUSH
- Total: Over 44.5 – WIN
- Player props: 7-7 – net loss $22.16 on $100 per pick
AiQ correctly identified the moneyline favorite and the over on the total. The model's moneyline pick at -146 was negative expected value at -0.2% when priced at -135, meaning the side was correct but the price was unfavorable.
Florida International Panthers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks player prop results
AiQ's player prop slate went 7-7, netting a $22.16 loss on $100 stakes.
- JJ Kohl anytime touchdown +390 – 0 – LOSS
- Caden Creel anytime touchdown -140 – 0 – LOSS
- Maguire Anderson over 4.5 receptions -150 – 8 – WIN
- Kyle McNeal under 2.5 receptions -149 – 4 – LOSS
- Greg Gaines III under 2.5 receptions -205 – 1 – WIN
- Caden Creel under 1.5 passing touchdowns -220 – 2 – LOSS
- JJ Kohl under 1.5 passing touchdowns -180 – 2 – LOSS
- Deondre Johnson under 3.5 receptions -154 – 4 – LOSS
- Darius Cannon under 3.5 receptions -142 – 3 – WIN
- James Resar over 2.5 receptions -112 – 5 – WIN
- Jamill Williams anytime touchdown +195 – 0 – LOSS
- Deondre Johnson anytime touchdown +250 – 1 – WIN
Anderson's 8 receptions and Resar's 5 receptions both exceeded their over lines. Anytime touchdown props for Kohl and Creel failed despite both quarterbacks throwing 2 touchdowns each.
Florida International Panthers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
- First-half total 21.5: Over (paid -110); 34 points scored
- First-quarter moneyline: Jacksonville State Gamecocks won the quarter (paid -140)
- First-half spread: Florida International Panthers +1.5 covered (paid -110)
- Jacksonville State team total 23.5: Over (paid -118); they scored 27
- First-half moneyline: tied, bets refunded
- Florida International team total 20.5: Over (paid -120); they scored 24
- First-quarter total 9.5: Over (paid -115); 21 points scored
Florida International Panthers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Florida International at +122 and Jacksonville State at -146, implying a 43% win probability for the Panthers and 57% for the Gamecocks after vig removal. The bookmaker's margin was 4.4%. Jacksonville State's -146 moneyline returned $68.49 on a $100 stake. AiQ's expected value calculation placed the Gamecocks at -0.2% with a -135 price, indicating the model viewed the market price as slightly unfavorable despite the correct side selection.
Florida International Panthers and Jacksonville State Gamecocks betting trends: 2026 season
Florida International sits at 3-3 overall, unbeaten at home (3-0) but winless on the road (0-3). Against the spread in five games, the Panthers are 3-1-1. On the over/under in six games, they are 2-4. Their last five results: loss, win, win, loss, win.
Jacksonville State is 5-2 overall, perfect at home (4-0) and 1-2 away. Against the spread in seven games, the Gamecocks are 3-2-2. On the over/under in seven games, they are 5-2. Jacksonville State has won four straight games.
What's next for Florida International Panthers and Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
Florida International hosts Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Tuesday, October 20. Jacksonville State travels to New Mexico State Aggies on Wednesday, October 28.