Ohio Bobcats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Predictions, Odds

College football bowl action continues on Friday when the Ohio Bobcats take on the 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 after securing their first conference title since 1968. Their momentum is fueled by their seventh-ranked defense, which has allowed just 11 rushing touchdowns this season. The team also features a star player: running back Anthony Tyus III, who has 1,111 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.

However, the Gamecocks are a force to be reckoned with as they come into the game off the back of a dominant season that saw them secure the Conference USA championship. Their offense, led by quarterback Tyler Huff, was a key factor in their success. Huff has recorded 2,179 passing yards and 13 touchdowns this season. The team also has an outstanding player in senior running back Tre Stewart, who shows consistent performance with an average of 6.1 yards per carry and a total of 1,604 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns.

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

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Cure Bowl Predictions: Ohio vs. Jacksonville State

USA TODAY: Majority of writers choose Ohio

Scooby Axon: Ohio
Jordan Mendoza: Jacksonville State
Paul Myerberg: Ohio
Erick Smith: Jacksonville State
Eddie Timanus: Ohio
Dan Clouds: Ohio

ESPN: Ohio 31, Jacksonville State 29

Adam Rittenberg writes: “Bowl games with two conference champions always add a little more flair. “Ohio won its first conference title since 1968, while Jacksonville State, which won Conference USA this season, won a championship – its first.” As an FBS program, the Bobcats are in transition after coach Tim Albin Charlotte left and Jacksonville State coach Rich Rodriguez resigned to return to West Virginia, the best game of the game. The Jacksonville State running back tandem of Tre Stewart and Tyler Huff combined for eye-popping rushing numbers – 2,947 yards, 37 touchdowns – and face an Ohio defense that ranks seventh nationally against the run and has only allowed 11 rushing touchdowns all season. The defense and its own running game, led by Anthony Tyus, narrowly prevail .”

NBC Sports: Ohio Bobcats

Eric Froton writes: “Both programs will be without their head coaches, who are taking other jobs, and several Jax State starters are in the portal. “Even though some players could fit, Jacksonville State appears to be in a more difficult position from a roster standpoint.” Ohio is 9-4 ATS and QB Parker Navarro is confirmed as a player, which is enough for me to give the Bobcats a +2.5 score.”

Cure Bowl odds, lines: Ohio vs. Jacksonville State

According to BetMGM college football odds, the Ohio Bobcats are the favorites to win over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

Odds as of Thursday, December 19th.

Spread: Ohio (-4.5)
Money lines: Ohio (-165); Jacksonville State (+165)
Over/Under: 56.5

Here’s how to watch Ohio vs. Jacksonville State in the Cure Bowl

Date: Friday, December 20th
Time: Noon ET
TV: ESPN
Electricity: ESPN+
Where: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)

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Ohio Bobcats vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Predictions, Odds

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