JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (Interstat) — A pivotal late-season showdown awaits Friday when the Kennesaw State Owls visit the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at AmFirst Stadium. Both teams enter with momentum. Kennesaw State (9-3) is coming off a 48-42 road upset at Liberty, powered by quarterback Amari Odom’s four total touchdowns. Jacksonville State (8-4) edged Western Kentucky 37-34 last week behind Caden Creel’s 204 passing yards, 143 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The matchup is a quick rematch from Nov. 15, when the Gamecocks defeated the Owls 35-26 in Jacksonville. Kennesaw State has won four of its last five games since that loss. The offenses are projected to produce another close, high-scoring affair. National Statistical’s simulator predicts a 36-35 Jacksonville State victory. Oddsmakers favor the Gamecocks by 2.5 points, with an over/under of 59.5. Friday’s result will significantly impact postseason positioning for both programs. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.