Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Michigan: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 23

Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Michigan: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 23

Updated Sep. 23, 2023 3:31 p.m. ET

At Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium on Saturday, Malik Jackson and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-1) take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-1).

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How to Watch Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Michigan

  • When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET
  • Location: Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama
  • TV: Watch on ESPN+

Jacksonville State's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
8/26/2023 vs. UTEP W 17-14 +2
9/2/2023 vs. East Tennessee State W 49-3 +2
9/9/2023 at Coastal Carolina L 30-16 +13.5
9/23/2023 vs. Eastern Michigan -
9/28/2023 at Sam Houston - -
10/4/2023 at Middle Tennessee - -
10/10/2023 vs. Liberty - -
10/17/2023 vs. Western Kentucky - -
10/25/2023 at Florida International - -
11/4/2023 at South Carolina - -
11/18/2023 vs. Louisiana Tech - -
11/25/2023 at New Mexico State - -

Gamecocks 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Jacksonville State is averaging 344 yards per game on offense this year (65th in the FBS), and are allowing 322.3 yards per game (45th) on the defensive side of the ball.
  • While Jacksonville State's pass defense ranks 63rd with 197.7 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been worse, ranking 24th-worst (133.7 passing yards per game).
  • The Gamecocks have the 49th-ranked offense this year (27.3 points per game), and they've been more effective on defense, ranking 11th-best with only 15.7 points allowed per game.
  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Gamecocks have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 19th-best in the FBS by totaling 210.3 per game. They rank 41st on defense (124.7 rushing yards allowed per game).
  • Jacksonville State has been a handful for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (10th-best with a 45.5% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (11th-best with a 30% third-down percentage allowed) this season.
  • The Gamecocks have forced seven total turnovers (first in the FBS) this season and have turned it over one time (58th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +6, the best in college football.

Jacksonville State 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Malik Jackson RB 249 YDS / 2 TD / 83 YPG / 5.8 YPC
5 REC / 44 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 14.7 REC YPG
Logan Smothers QB 184 YDS (74.1%) / 1 TD / 0 INT
100 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 33.3 RUSH YPG
Ron Wiggins RB 156 YDS / 2 TD / 52 YPG / 5.6 YPC
4 REC / 38 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12.7 REC YPG
Zion Webb QB 217 YDS (48.7%) / 0 TD / 0 INT
76 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 25.3 RUSH YPG
Jeremiah Harris S 16 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Curley Young Jr. LB 7 TKL / 0 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Larry Worth LB 8 TKL / 0 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Jeff Marks DL 9 TKL / 0 TFL / 0.5 SACK

Eastern Michigan's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/1/2023 vs. Howard W 33-23 -
9/9/2023 at Minnesota L 25-6 +20
9/16/2023 vs. UMass W 19-17 -7.5
9/23/2023 at Jacksonville State -
9/30/2023 at Central Michigan - -
10/7/2023 vs. Ball State - -
10/14/2023 vs. Kent State - -
10/21/2023 at Northern Illinois - -
10/28/2023 vs. Western Michigan - -
11/8/2023 at Toledo - -
11/14/2023 vs. Akron - -
11/21/2023 at Buffalo - -

Eagles 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Eastern Michigan has been outplayed on both sides of the ball this season, ranking fifth-worst in total offense (269.3 total yards per game) and 23rd-worst in total defense (425 total yards allowed per game).
  • Eastern Michigan's passing game has not been getting things done, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 134.3 passing yards per game. It has been better defensively, allowing 217 passing yards per contest (76th-ranked).
  • The Eagles rank 20th-worst in points per game (19.3), but they've been more productive defensively, ranking 60th in the FBS with 21.7 points ceded per contest.
  • The Eagles' defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, allowing 208 rushing yards per game, which ranks 11th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 91st with 135 rushing yards per contest.
  • Eastern Michigan's third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting a 32.4% third-down rate, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 106th with a 46.5% third-down rate surrendered.
  • The Eagles have generated six forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over three times, leading to a +3 turnover margin, which ranks 21st-best in the FBS.

Eastern Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Austin Smith QB 403 YDS (55.4%) / 2 TD / 2 INT
60 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 20 RUSH YPG
Samson Evans RB 214 YDS / 1 TD / 71.3 YPG / 6.1 YPC
Jaylon Jackson RB 120 YDS / 1 TD / 40 YPG / 5.5 YPC
Hamze Elzayat WR 5 REC / 81 YDS / 1 TD / 27 YPG
Mikah Coleman DL 7 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK
Chase Kline LB 7 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Joseph Sparacio LB 18 TKL / 0 TFL
Bennett Walker DB 1 TKL / 0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
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