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WEEK 3
ESPN+AI PredictionJVST @ OHIO
Saturday, September 12, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 53% confidence
Ohio BobcatsWIN PROBABILITYJacksonville State Gamecocks
51%
49%
MODEL PICK
Ohio Bobcats
CONFIDENCE
53%
1
Home Edge
6
Neutral
0
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Bobcats 50/10050/100 Gamecocks
Ohio Bobcats
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
OHIO rates 50/100 vs JVST at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Bobcats 0/1000/100 Gamecocks
Ohio Bobcats
0-0 (0% win rate)
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
0-0 (0% win rate)
OHIO is 0-0 vs JVST at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
3–3
2024
JVST wins21 – 12
2023
OHIO wins23 – 19
2022
OHIO wins34 – 16
2021
JVST wins26 – 12
2020
OHIO wins46 – 15
2019
JVST wins37 – 23
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Ohio Bobcats
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00 PM UTC
Network
ESPN+
Stadium
Unknown Stadium