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Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State: CUSA Championship Game Preview
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The Kennesaw State Owls and Jacksonville State Gamecocks face off in the Conference USA Championship game, a rematch of their regular-season contest. Jacksonville State looks to defend their title, while Kennesaw State aims for their first CUSA crown in their second year as an FBS member.
Key Insights
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Jacksonville State is hosting the game and has won 11 straight home games.
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Kennesaw State has made a significant turnaround, improving their win total by seven games this season.
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Cam Cook, Jacksonville State’s running back, is a key player, averaging 131.8 rushing yards per game.
In-Depth Analysis
Jacksonville State (8-4, 7-1 CUSA) will host Kennesaw State (9-3, 7-1 CUSA) for the Conference USA championship game. Jacksonville State won the previous matchup 35-26. Key for Jacksonville State is their strong running game, led by Cam Cook, who leads FBS in rushing yards. Kennesaw State’s run defense will need to improve to contain Cook and Creel. Jax State’s secondary has been battle-tested all season long and was one of the bright spots in last week’s victory over Western Kentucky.
Kennesaw State has shown resilience, winning multiple close games this season. The return of Jacksonville State’s wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner is expected to bolster their offense.
The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
FAQs
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Q: Where is the game being played?
Burgess-Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville, Alabama.
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Q: What time is the game?
7 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 5.
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Q: How can I watch the game?
On CBS Sports Network or stream on Fubo (Try for free)&ref=yanuki.com.
Key Takeaways
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Jacksonville State has a strong home-field advantage and a dominant run game.
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Kennesaw State has shown significant improvement this season and is capable of pulling off an upset.
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The game is a rematch, adding another layer of intensity to the contest.
Discussion
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