The Gamecocks will play the Bearkats on Thursday, October 9th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Shell Energy Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 7 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 7 action features a matchup between Jacksonville State and Sam Houston State taking place at Shell Energy Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Jacksonville State has a 97.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 92.33.
- Away Jacksonville State - Heading into Week 7, Jacksonville State currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State has a 0-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 7 matchup, they rank 4th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the Jacksonville State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Jacksonville State ranks 2nd (148) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State currently ranking 11th (75) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Jacksonville State stands 5th (134) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Sam Houston State sits at 1st (208) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Jacksonville State has a 2-3 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Sam Houston State currently 0-5 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya! Jacksonville State faces Sam Houston State on October 9th.
This Week 7 showdown takes place at Shell Energy Stadium, where the action will be electric.
SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings favor Jacksonville State with a rating of 97.00 to Sam Houston State's 92.33.
Jacksonville State comes in with a 2-3 record, while Sam Houston State is 0-5 in the season.
So, don't forget to bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below and may the luck of the Irish be with you!
Best Gamecocks at Bearkats Odds
| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite Jacksonville State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite Jacksonville State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Jacksonville State is a -7 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Sam Houston State is a +7 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 54.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 54.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Jacksonville State is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Jacksonville State
Sam Houston State
10/09/25 8:00pm EDT | -7 -105+7 -115 |
Underdog Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +7 Sam Houston State underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 7. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Jacksonville State - Jacksonville State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -7 Jacksonville State favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 7. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Jacksonville State at Sam Houston State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Jacksonville State
Sam Houston State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/09/25 8:00pm EDT | -200+135+10000Bet |
Jacksonville State
Sam Houston State
Game to Overtime
10/09/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Jacksonville State
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/09/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes -1400No +700Bet |
Jacksonville State
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/09/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes -155No +120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jacksonville State
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/09/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes +360No -525Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 7 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State Thursday, October 9th, 2025 | JVST 29, SHSU 27 Shell Energy Stadium | Jacksonville State by 2 |
| 2024 Week 13 | Sam Houston State vs Jacksonville State Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 | JVST 21, SHSU 11 AmFirst Stadium | Jacksonville State by 10 |
| 2023 Week 5 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State Thursday, September 28th, 2023 | JVST 35, SHSU 28 (OT) Elliott T. Bowers Stadium | Jacksonville State by 7 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Jacksonville State | 4-0 | 1.000 | 5 | 3 | 239 | 207 | 3-0 | 2-3 | W3 |
| Sam Houston State | 0-5 | 0.000 | 0 | 8 | 133 | 327 | 0-3 | 0-5 | L8 |
Jacksonville State & Sam Houston State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Jacksonville State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Jacksonville State YR: futures available
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
Jacksonville State & Sam Houston State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Jacksonville State vs UCF | UCF 17, JVST 10 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Liberty vs Jacksonville State | JVST 34, LIB 24 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Jacksonville State vs Georgia Southern | GASO 41, JVST 34 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Murray State vs Jacksonville State | JVST 45, MUR 10 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Jacksonville State vs Southern Miss | USM 42, JVST 25 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State | JVST 29, SHSU 27 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Delaware vs Jacksonville State | JVST 38, DEL 25 Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Jacksonville State vs Middle Tennessee | Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Jacksonville State vs UTEP | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Kennesaw State vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 2:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Jacksonville State vs FIU | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 2:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 41, SHSU 24 Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 |
| Week 1 | UNLV vs Sam Houston State | UNLV 38, SHSU 21 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Sam Houston State vs Hawaii | HAW 37, SHSU 20 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Texas | TEX 55, SHSU 0 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State | NMSU 37, SHSU 10 Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State | JVST 29, SHSU 27 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State | UTEP 35, SHSU 17 Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech | Friday, October 31st, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Sam Houston State vs Oregon State | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 10:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Delaware vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Sam Houston State vs Middle Tennessee | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | FIU vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 at 8:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.