Ohio Bobcats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Predictions, Odds

On December 21, 2024By Littum

College football bowl action continues Friday with Ohio Bobcats facing Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the StaffDNA Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

The Bobcats are riding a wave of success into the Cure Bowl, having won their first conference title since 1968. Their momentum is further boosted by their seventh-ranked defense, which has allowed just 11 rushing touchdowns this season. The team also boasts a star player at running back Anthony Tyus IIIwho has 1,111 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.

However, the Gamecocks are a force to be reckoned with as they enter the game off the back of a dominant season that saw them win the Conference USA championship. Their offense, led by the quarterback Tyler Huffhas been a key factor in their success. Huff has recorded 2,179 passing yards and 13 touchdowns this season. The team also boasts an outstanding player at senior running back Tre Stewartwho has been a consistent performer, averaging 6.1 yards per carry. carry and accumulated a total of 1,604 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Cure Bowl:

Cure Bowl predictions: Ohio vs. Jacksonville State

USA TODAY: The majority of writers choose Ohio

Scooby Axon: Ohio
Jordan Mendoza: Jacksonville State
Paul Myerberg: Ohio
Eric Smith: Jacksonville State
Eddie Timanus: Ohio
Dan Wolken: Ohio

ESPN: Ohio 31, Jacksonville State 29

Adam Rittenberg writes: “Bowl matchups with two conference champions always add a little more flavor. Ohio claimed its first conference title since 1968, while Jacksonville State, which became eligible to win Conference USA for the first time this season, rolled to a championship — the first as a FBS program The Bobcats are in transition after coach Tim Albin’s departure to Charlotte and Jacksonville State coach Rich Rodriguez resigned to return to West Virginia, his alma mater the game’s best matchup with Jacksonville State running running back tandem Tre Stewart and Tyler Huff, who have combined for staggering rushing numbers — 2,947 yards, 37 touchdowns — against an Ohio defense that ranks seventh nationally have allowed just 11 rushing touchdowns all season. In the end, Ohio’s defense and its own running game, led by Anthony Tyus, prevail in a close one.”

NBC Sports: Ohio Bobcats

Eric Froton writes: “Both programs will be without their head coaches, who are moving on to other jobs, and several Jax State starters are on the docket. While some players could be good fits, Jacksonville State appears to be in a more compromised position from a roster standpoint Ohio is 9-4 ATS and QB Parker Navarro is confirmed to play, which is enough for me to back the Bobcats +2.5 points.”

Cure Bowl odds, lines: Ohio vs. Jacksonville State

The Ohio Bobcats are favorites to defeat the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, according to BetMGM college football odds.

Odds from Thursday 19 December.

Spread: Ohio (-4.5)
Money Lines: Ohio (-165); Jacksonville State (+165)
Above/below: 56.5

How to watch Ohio vs. Jacksonville State in the Cure Bowl

Date: Friday 20 Dec
Time: Dinner ET
TV: ESPN
Current: ESPN+
Where: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)

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