Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeat Sam Houston Bearkats 47-14: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Sam Houston Bearkats 14, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 47
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat the Sam Houston Bearkats 47-14 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at AmFirst Stadium. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks covered the spread as 17.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 45.5, with 61 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks final score and game recap
Neither team had scored after the first quarter. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks won the second quarter 17-0 to lead 17-0 at halftime. They outscored the Sam Houston Bearkats 30-14 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chris Reed (Sam Houston Bearkats): 6 catches for 80 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Landyn Locke (Sam Houston Bearkats): 16/21 passing for 126 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Caden Creel (Jacksonville State Gamecocks): 18/28 passing for 246 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Caden Creel (Jacksonville State Gamecocks): 13 carries for 87 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks covered the spread as 17.5-point favorites, winning by 33 points.
The spread opened at Jacksonville State Gamecocks -17 and closed at Jacksonville State Gamecocks -17.5.
Did Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 61 points combined against a closing total of 45.5, over by 15.5. 17 of the 61 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 48.5 and closed at 45.5.
How did AiQ's Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Jacksonville State Gamecocks to win at -800, a win (+$12.50 on a $100 bet).
Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half spread: Jacksonville State Gamecocks -10.5 covered, paying +105.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half total 23.5: the under, paying +102, with 17 points scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying +100, with 0 points scored.
- Sam Houston Bearkats team total 13.5: the over, paying -128, with 14 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Jacksonville State Gamecocks won the first half, paying -625.
- Jacksonville State Gamecocks team total 31.5: the over, paying +100, with 47 scored.
Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Sam Houston Bearkats at +576 and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at -854. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Jacksonville State Gamecocks a 86% favorite. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks won as the favorite at -854: $11.71 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, the price before the game was -800: priced below fair (−1.1% value).
The spread moved toward the Jacksonville State Gamecocks between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 48.5 to 45.5, and the game went over.
Sam Houston Bearkats and Jacksonville State Gamecocks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Sam Houston Bearkats 1-8 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 0-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times. That made it six straight losses for the Sam Houston Bearkats.
This result left the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (5-0 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file, with 2 pushes. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 3 times. That made it six straight wins for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
What's next for Sam Houston Bearkats and Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
Next for the Sam Houston Bearkats: the Kennesaw State Owls at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks: at the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Saturday, November 14, 2026.