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October 7, 2026 β’ Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 7, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-2) takes on Kennesaw State Owls (1-4) at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Visiting Side
Record
4-2
Kennesaw State Owls
Home Side
Record
1-4
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JAC
|
0 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
|
KEN
|
3 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 26 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
6:44
Daniel Kinney 20 Yd Field Goal
Score
14:37
C. Creel pass to J. Williams for 1 yd, for a TD (G. Rippa KICK)
Score
12:19
Rickie Collins 2 Yd Run (Daniel Kinney PAT failed)
Score
4:30
Caden Creel 2 Yd Run (Garrison Rippa Kick)
Score
0:23
Javon Rogers 5 Yd pass from Rickie Collins (Daniel Kinney Kick)
Score
1:30
Latrelle Murrell 4 Yd Run (Daniel Kinney Kick)
Score
0:26
Jalen Likely 3 Yd Run (Garrison Rippa Kick)
Score
9:23
Garrison Rippa 20 Yd Field Goal
Score
2:15
Daniel Kinney 28 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:52
Garrison Rippa 33 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
VS
53%
Kennesaw State Owls
Projected Score
JAC 27
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KEN 28
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
STAT
Kennesaw State Owls
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Kennesaw State Owls plays on familiar turf at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Jacksonville State Gamecocks Could Win
Jacksonville State Gamecocks will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Kennesaw State Owls Could Win
Kennesaw State Owls has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
10,225
Closing Odds
Line: JXST -3 | O/U: 48.5
Team Leaders
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Leaders
Caden Creel
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jamarious Acklin
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Franklin Baret Jr.
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Kennesaw State Owls Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Jacksonville State Gamecocks (100.0%)
Kennesaw State Owls (0.0%)
Total Submissions: 44 circles
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