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Eastern Michigan Eagles Favored Over Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Week 3 Showdown

In Week 3 of the 2024 college football season, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-2) will face off against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-1) at Rynearson Stadium. The Gamecocks are looking to bounce back from a two-game losing streak, while Eastern Michigan is favored to win by -2 in the betting line. These teams have met before, with Jacksonville State securing a 21-0 victory last season.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Gamecocks +110 | Eagles -130
• Spread: Gamecocks +2 (-110) | Eagles -2 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 53 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Eastern Michigan will win straight-up is 57%.

Jacksonville St. vs Eastern Michigan Stats

Jacksonville St. Gamecocks

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are off to a slow start this season with an 0-2 record. Quarterback Tyler Huff has shown promise both passing and running the football, but the defense has struggled, allowing an average of 52.0 points per game. Jacksonville State is ranked 85th in offense, 130th in defense, and has a power ranking of 75. Moving forward, the team will need to make adjustments to improve their defensive performance and limit their opponents' scoring opportunities.

Eastern Michigan Eagles Analysis

The Eastern Michigan Eagles have had a strong history and are focused on maintaining their performance as the season progresses. Despite some challenges with quarterback Cole Snyder, the offense is striving to improve. Snyder has shown potential with his passing statistics. The defense has been solid in allowing 22.0 points per game, but the team needs to work on creating turnovers. The Eagles currently have a power ranking of 115 and rank #82 for offense and #56 for defense, with an overall record of 1-1 (2-0 ATS). They have had success against Jacksonville St. in their previous matchups.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Face Uphill Battle Against Eastern Michigan's Strong Defense

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are facing challenges on both offense and defense heading into this game. With starting quarterback Logan Smothers unavailable due to injury, Tyler Huff will be stepping in to lead the offensive charge. However, the team has struggled to put up points, being outscored 104-41 in their first two games of the season. On the defensive side, Jacksonville State has been allowing an average of 52.0 points per game, highlighting their vulnerability against opponents. In comparison, Eastern Michigan has shown a stronger defensive performance, giving up only 22.0 points per game. Given these factors, it is likely that Eastern Michigan will be able to cover the spread and secure a victory in Week 3, improving their record to 3-0 against the spread.

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