Saturday, October 18, 2014

Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile

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On Saturday night, the Georgia State Panthers (1-5) will look to snap their five-game losing streak when they go up against the South Alabama Jaguars (3-2). South Alabama came away with a 38-17 win over Georgia State last season.

Georgia State only scored three points in the first three quarters of their game against Arkansas State last Saturday and ended up getting blown out 52-10 at home. Their defense gave up 618 yards in that game, including 384 rushing yards.

The Panthers are currently 24th in the nation in passing with 301.8 passing yards per game, but they have only been able to rush for 118.3 yards per game. Quarterback Nick Arbuckle has thrown for 1,753 yards with nine touchdowns and eight interceptions. Senior wide receiver Lynquez Blair has caught 27 passes for 341 yards and three scores.

Two weeks ago, South Alabama won its second game in a row by defeating Appalachian State 47-21 on the road. They had 582 yards of offense in that win while their defense was able to force three turnovers.

The Jaguars are scoring 22.6 points per game while their defense is giving up 21.4 points per game. Senior quarterback Brandon Bridge has completed 55 percent of his passes for 1,048 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions. Wide receiver Shavarez Smith has caught 23 passes this year for 316 yards and four touchdowns.

Georgia State Panthers Betting Trends

Georgia State Panthers are 3-3-0 Against the Spread

Georgia State Panthers are 4-1-0 against the Over/Under

South Alabama Jaguars Betting Trends

South Alabama Jaguars are 3-2-0 Against the Spread

South Alabama Jaguars are 1-4-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Georgia State Panthers

10/13/14 OT Michael Ivory Ankle out for season
10/12/14 S Bryan Williams Back "?" Saturday vs. South Alabama
10/12/14 WR Donovan Harden Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. South Alabama
10/12/14 TE Joel Ruiz Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. South Alabama
10/12/14 WR Lynquez Blair Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. South Alabama
10/12/14 RB Marcus Caffey Knee "?" Saturday vs. South Alabama
10/12/14 S Nate Simon Quad "?" Saturday vs. South Alabama
10/12/14 LB Joseph Peterson Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. South Alabama
10/12/14 TE Keith Rucker Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. South Alabama
10/10/14 WR Masseiah Francis Personal has left team
09/29/14 RB Jonathan Jean-Bart ACL out for season
09/29/14 LB Mackendy Cheridor Knee out indefinitely
09/29/14 RB Kyler Neal Knee out indefinitely
09/28/14 RB Krysten Hammon Personal has left team
09/20/14 S LaDarion Young Neck out indefinitely
09/18/14 LB Kight Dallas Concussion out indefinitely
08/08/14 RB Gerald Howse Hand out indefinitely

South Alabama Jaguars

10/12/14 LB Davin Hawkins Knee "?" Saturday vs. Georgia State
10/12/14 -DE Will Thompson Knee "?" Saturday vs. Georgia State

Tony's Pick: Take Georgia State

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