Jacksonville State takes on Kennesaw State in CUSA play

Jacksonville State (3-2) at Kennesaw State (1-3), Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. EDT.

Opening Line: Jacksonville State by 3.5. Against the spread: Jacksonville State 3-2, Kennesaw State 3-1.

How to watch: CBS Sports Network

Key stats

Jacksonville State Offense

Overall: 392.4 yards per game (70th in FBS)

Passing: 231.6 yards per game (71st)

Rushing: 160.8 yards per game (67th)

Scoring: 27.4 points per game (80th)

Jacksonville State Defense

Overall: 321.6 yards per game (48th in FBS)

Passing: 150.8 yards per game (10th)

Rushing: 170.8 yards per game (109th)

Scoring: 21.8 points per game (57th)

Kennesaw State Offense

Overall: 364.3 yards per game (94th in FBS)

Passing: 197.3 yards per game (99th)

Rushing: 167 yards per game (61st)

Scoring: 21.8 points per game (110th)

Kennesaw State Defense

Overall: 363 yards per game (78th in FBS)

Passing: 196.5 yards per game (54th)

Rushing: 166.5 yards per game (105th)

Scoring: 22.5 points per game (61st)

Jacksonville State is 118th in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 44.3% of the time. Kennesaw State ranks 61st on offense, converting on 42.9% of third downs.

Kennesaw State ranks 133rd in FBS in red zone defense, allowing opponents to score on 100% of trips. Jacksonville State's red zone offense ranks 112th, scoring on 77.8% of red zone opportunities.

Jacksonville State is 127th in the FBS with an average time of possession of 27:01.

Team leaders

Jacksonville State

Passing: Caden Creel, 1,112 yards, 9 TDs, 4 INTs, 69.0 completion percentage

Rushing: Creel, 375 yards on 76 carries, 3 TDs

Receiving: Jamill Williams, 231 yards on 17 catches, 4 TDs

Kennesaw State

Passing: Rickie Collins, 734 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 68.1 completion percentage

Rushing: Collins, 185 yards on 40 carries, 3 TDs

Receiving: Javon Rogers, 194 yards on 9 catches, 0 TDs

Last game

Jacksonville State defeated Middle Tennessee 23-13 on Sept. 26. Creel led Jacksonville State with 241 yards on 19-of-27 passing (70.4%) for one touchdown and two interceptions. He also carried the ball 12 times for 119 yards and one rushing touchdown. Lucas Farrington carried the ball 12 times for 94 yards, adding two receptions for 24 yards. Deondre Johnson had three receptions for 57 yards and one touchdown.

Kennesaw State lost 17-14 to Arkansas State on Sept. 26. Collins passed for 129 yards on 17-of-24 attempts (70.8%) with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball nine times for 52 yards. Alan Woods III carried the ball 19 times for 101 yards and scored two touchdowns, adding five receptions for 20 yards. Rogers recorded 45 yards on two catches.

Next game

Jacksonville State hosts Florida International on Oct. 13. Kennesaw State plays at Missouri State on Oct. 14.