Liberty Flames @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 9/6/2025 12:00 PM EDT

We have your Liberty Flames @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Liberty Flames hit the road to face the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

Game Info

Date: 2025-09-06
Time: 12:00 PM EDT
Location: Jacksonville State Stadium, Jacksonville, Alabama
TV: -

Liberty Flames @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks Preview

The Liberty Flames travel to Jacksonville, Alabama, to take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in what promises to be an intriguing early-season matchup. Liberty enters this game following a dominant 28-7 victory over Maine in their season opener, showcasing a strong offensive performance with 391 total yards. However, their ATS record on the road has been a concern, standing at 1-6 in their last seven away games, despite an impressive 8-3 SU record in their last 11 road contests. The Flames have also seen the total go UNDER in five of their last seven games overall.

Jacksonville State, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back from a 10-17 loss to UCF in their first game. Despite the loss, the Gamecocks managed to cover a significant +20.5 spread, indicating their resilience. Jacksonville State has been a strong bet at home, boasting a 5-1 ATS and 5-1 SU record in their last six home games. The total has also trended UNDER for the Gamecocks, going UNDER in four of their last five games overall and in 10 of their last 14 home games.

This Gamecocks squad is undergoing a significant transformation under new head coach Charles Kelly and offensive coordinator Clint Trickett, who is expected to implement a more balanced and vertical passing attack. They face a challenge in returning production, ranking 135th out of 136 teams, with only two offensive starters and a kicker returning. However, they've brought in key transfers like quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (from Kentucky/Rutgers), running back Cam Cook (TCU transfer and projected C-USA Offensive Player of the Year), and the imposing 6-foot-8 wide receiver Deondre Johnson (Rutgers transfer). Their defensive front seven is bolstered by transfers, but the secondary remains a question mark.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The recent history between the Liberty Flames and Jacksonville State Gamecocks is limited but evenly split, with each team securing a victory in their two previous encounters:

On October 30, 2024, Jacksonville State defeated Liberty 31-21. Jacksonville State was favored by -2.5 points, and the game's total was set at 64.5. The Gamecocks covered the spread, and the game went UNDER the total.
On October 10, 2023, Liberty secured an 18-point victory over Jacksonville State with a final score of 31-13. Liberty was a +7.0 underdog in that contest, covering the spread, and the game again went UNDER the total of 59.5.

Both historical matchups have seen the total go UNDER, suggesting a potential trend for lower-scoring affairs between these two programs.

Pick: Jacksonville State Gamecocks Spread

While specific betting lines are not yet available for this matchup, the trends strongly favor the Jacksonville State Gamecocks to cover the spread. Jacksonville State has been exceptional against the spread at home, with a 5-1 ATS record in their last six home games. Conversely, Liberty has struggled significantly on the road against the spread, posting a 1-6 ATS record in their last seven road contests. Despite Jacksonville State's significant roster turnover and new coaching staff, their ability to keep their recent game against UCF close and cover a large spread indicates a competitive spirit. The Gamecocks' strong home performance history, combined with Liberty's road ATS woes, makes Jacksonville State the compelling pick to cover once the lines are released.