Jacksonville State at Western Kentucky
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3:30 PM ET Share
Jacksonville State plays at Western Kentucky on Saturday, November 14, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. It will be their fifth meeting; Jacksonville State leads the series 3–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green
Players to watch
Jacksonville State
- QuarterbackCaden Creel1,637 passing yards, 12 TDLast: vs. Florida International, 16 of 22, 214 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 19 carries, 95 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- ReceiverDeondre Johnson22 catches, 431 yards, 3 TDLast: vs. Florida International, 4 catches, 93 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in receiving yards
- SafetyCaleb Nix43 tackles, 2 INTLast: vs. Florida International, 8 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Western Kentucky
- QuarterbackBrock Glenn663 passing yards, 5 TDLast: at Sam Houston, 14 of 30, 127 yards, 1 TD; 22 carries, 54 yardsTeam leader in passing touchdowns
- QuarterbackRodney Tisdale Jr.862 passing yards, 4 TDLast: at Sam Houston, 1 of 1, 5 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Defensive backJaylen Lewis58 tacklesLast: at Sam Houston, 4 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Jacksonville State 52% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
Jacksonville State leads 3–1 in four meetings.
| 2025 | Jacksonville State 37, Western Kentucky 34 | |
| 2024 | Jacksonville State 52, Western Kentucky 12 | Conference USA Championship |
| 2024 | Western Kentucky 19, Jacksonville State 17 | |
| 2023 | Jacksonville State 20, Western Kentucky 17 |
Around this game
Jacksonville State
- Next gamevs. Missouri StateNov. 21, 2026
- SeasonJacksonville State in 2026
- ProgramJacksonville State history and records
Western Kentucky
- Next gameat LibertyNov. 21, 2026
- SeasonWestern Kentucky in 2026
- ProgramWestern Kentucky history and records