Week 8October 15, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
25
3-2
CUSA
Power Rank: -12.6
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FINAL
38
3-3
CUSA
Power Rank: -9.4

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Jacksonville State defeated Delaware 38–25 in a double-digit victory. Jacksonville State covered by 16.0; Game went Over by 7.5.

General Information

Week: Week 8
Kick Off (at stadium): 06:00 PM CDT
Stadium: AmFirst Stadium
Capacity: 22,500
Elevation: 640 ft
HFA Rating: 2.9
Playing Surface: Artificial Turf

Betting Information

Spread Delaware -3.0
Total (O/U) 55.5
Odds Implied Score DEL 29.2 - 26.2 JXST
Power Rank Implied Line Jacksonville State -3.2
Prediction Markets Delaware 58% Win Chance (Kalshi)
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Home field: AmFirst Stadium
Weather: Clear
Travel impact

Positive adjustment = favours home team

What were the weather conditions for Delaware vs Jacksonville State?

At kick-off, conditions at AmFirst Stadium were Clear, 64.4°F, Feels Like 64.4°F with winds of 3.6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel below.

Weather Conditions

Forecast for: October 15, 2025
Clear

Clear

64.4°F

Feels Like: 64.4°F
Wind: 3.6 mph NNE
Gusts: 7.6 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 60%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

Delaware (Away)

This Week: 685.8 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 5802.3 miles
Body Clock Time: 19:00
Rest Days: 12

Jacksonville State (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: 1259.1 miles
Season Total: 3198.8 miles
Body Clock Time: 18:00
Rest Days: 5

What are the key factors for Delaware vs Jacksonville State?

Jacksonville State: Key Factors

Dominant rushing attack

Cam Cook rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns, leading a ground game that helped Jacksonville State build a 35-6 lead. The team's ability to control the clock and score on the ground will be a key factor in future games.

Strong home-field advantage

Jacksonville State has won nine straight games at AmFirst Stadium, showing they are a tough opponent at home. This trend could boost their confidence and performance in upcoming home contests.

Defensive playmaking

Caleb Nix returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown, highlighting a defense that can create turnovers and score. This ability to generate points from defense adds a dangerous element for opponents.

Efficient quarterback play

Caden Creel threw for 116 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 57 yards, showing he can manage the game effectively. His dual-threat capability keeps defenses off balance.

Early scoring momentum

Jacksonville State scored the first 21 points of the game, setting the tone early. Their ability to start fast and build leads will be crucial in future matchups to put pressure on opponents.

What happened in the game?

Delaware travels 686 miles to this game, a moderate road trip.

Delaware arrives with a 1-hour body clock shift.

Jacksonville State won by 13 in a double-digit victory.

Jacksonville State covered the spread comfortably.

The total went Over by 7.5 points.

How do Delaware and Jacksonville State compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Jacksonville State (-9.4) over Delaware (-12.6) by 3.2 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Jacksonville State brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.9). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

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Weather

Jacksonville State won and Jacksonville State covered the spread.