Jacksonville State: 2026 Week 11 recap

Jacksonville State sits at 6–2 with a rating of −2.6, holding rank 84 after a 24–0 win over New Mexico State in Week 9. The Gamecocks haven't budged in GIE's assessment despite the dominant road result—a sign that the model sees the victory as squarely in line with expectations. Red-zone efficiency remains a drag: a 16% touchdown rate in the end zone suggests Jacksonville State is leaving points on the board when it matters most. That shortfall could loom large in Conference USA play down the stretch. Sam Houston visits this week, and with a conference-title probability hovering near 4%, the Gamecocks need clean execution and margin-building rather than narrow escapes.