The Florida International Panthers (3-2) visit the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-2) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville, AL. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPNU. DraftKings lists the spread at JXST -3 with a total of 43.5; moneylines are Florida International +120 · Jacksonville State -142. Below is our Florida International vs Jacksonville State preview with the latest odds, spread, moneyline, total, kickoff and TV, plus each team’s season, coach and key players.
Florida International vs Jacksonville State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Florida International at Jacksonville State |
| Records | Florida International 3-2 · Jacksonville State 4-2 |
| Spread | JXST -3 |
| Moneyline | Florida International +120 · Jacksonville State -142 |
| Total | 43.5 |
| Venue | AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville, AL |
| Date/Time | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPNU |
| Head Coaches | Florida International: HC Willie Simmons, OC Nick Coleman · Jacksonville State: HC Charles Kelly, OC Taylor Housewright |
Florida International Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Florida International Panthers are 3-2 overall, 1-0 in Conference USA play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 19-9 at South Florida; Sep 12 — W 33-20 vs Buffalo; Sep 19 — L 16-10 at Florida Atlantic; Sep 26 — W 20-3 vs Long Island University; Oct 7 — W 22-3 vs New Mexico State. Most recently, Florida International beat New Mexico State 22-3 at home. Through 5 games, Florida International is averaging 18.8 points scored and 12.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Willie Simmons (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Nick Coleman. Defensive coordinator: Jovan Dewitt.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: JJ Kohl (QB) — 92/161, 1,180 yards, 5 TD, 7 INT
- Rushing leader: Anthony Carrie (RB) — 72 carries, 232 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Maguire Anderson (WR) — 25 receptions, 401 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: DeeJay Holmes Jr. (DL) — 5 sacks
- Tackles leader: DeAndre Boykins (DB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: A defense allowing only 12.2 points per game; a pass rush paced by DeeJay Holmes Jr. (5 sacks). Questions: An offense averaging 18.8 points per game; ball security at quarterback (7 interceptions for JJ Kohl).
Jacksonville State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 4-2 overall, 2-0 in Conference USA play. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 33-7 at North Dakota State; Sep 5 — W 49-7 vs Eastern Kentucky; Sep 12 — L 29-27 at Ohio; Sep 19 — W 31-27 vs Georgia Southern; Sep 26 — W 23-13 vs Middle Tennessee; Oct 7 — W 27-26 at Kennesaw State. Most recently, Jacksonville State beat Kennesaw State 27-26 on the road. Through 6 games, Jacksonville State is averaging 27.3 points scored and 22.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Charles Kelly (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Taylor Housewright. Defensive coordinator: Brian Williams.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Caden Creel (QB) — 113/170, 1,423 yards, 10 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Caden Creel (QB) — 86 carries, 405 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Deondre Johnson (WR) — 18 receptions, 338 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Tae Floyd (DL) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Caleb Nix (S) — 35 total tackles
Strengths: Momentum from a 27-26 win at Kennesaw State. Questions: Ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Caden Creel).
How to Watch Florida International vs Jacksonville State
- Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville, AL
- TV / Streaming: ESPNU
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.