It's hard to believe Jacksonville State is as bad as it looked in its opener, a 55-27 loss to Coastal Carolina. Maybe expectations were too high for the Gamecocks following a nine-win season in their first year as a member of Conference USA last season. 

Yet I see the Gamecocks gaining a measure of some self-respect back by playing better this week. They have a respected coach in Rich Rodriguez, a defense that is far better than it played against Coastal Carolina and extra prep time having played last Thursday. 

This isn't a fade on Louisville. The Cardinals are a strong ACC team. They opened with a 62-0 victory against Austin Peay. 

I just feel this line is inflated based on Week 1 results and that Jacksonville State is a strong enough program to be able to stay within four touchdowns of Louisville.