The Colonels will play the Gamecocks on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. The matchup takes place at AmFirst Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2026 college football season continues with Eastern Kentucky matching up against Jacksonville State at AmFirst Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Eastern Kentucky has a 97.33 conference power ranking for the 2026 season so far. The 2026 conference power ranking for Jacksonville State is 98.67.
- Away Eastern Kentucky - Eastern Kentucky currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the UAC Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Jacksonville State - So far, Jacksonville State has a 0-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the C-USA Conference for home team wins in 2026. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Eastern Kentucky ranks 6th (21) in the UAC Conference, with Jacksonville State currently ranking 2nd (7) for points scored in the 2026 C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Eastern Kentucky stands 1st (45) in the UAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Jacksonville State sits at 2nd (33) in the 2026 C-USA Conference for points against in the 2026 season.
- Team Records - Eastern Kentucky has a 0-1 regular season overall record, with Jacksonville State currently possessing a 0-1 regular season standing for the 2026 NCAAF season.
Best Colonels at Gamecocks Odds
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Eastern Kentucky at Jacksonville 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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9/05/26 7:00pm EDT | Pending |
Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Week 1 | Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State Saturday, September 5th, 2026 | JVST 49, EKU 7 AmFirst Stadium | Jacksonville State by 42 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 94 | 0-0 | 0-2 | L2 |
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| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 40 | 1-0 | 0-1 | W1 |
Eastern Kentucky & Jacksonville State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Eastern Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Eastern Kentucky YR: futures available
Jacksonville State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Jacksonville State YR: futures available
Eastern Kentucky & Jacksonville 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 | Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State | JVST 49, EKU 7 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Jacksonville State vs North Dakota State | NDSU 33, JVST 7 Saturday, August 29th, 2026 |
| Week 1 | Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State | JVST 49, EKU 7 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Jacksonville State vs Ohio | Saturday, September 12th, 2026 6:00 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | Georgia Southern vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, September 19th, 2026 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Middle Tennessee vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, September 26th, 2026 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State | Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | FIU vs Jacksonville State | Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State | Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Sam Houston State vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 11 | Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Missouri State vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 2:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Jacksonville State vs Delaware | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 3:30 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State College Football Game
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