Arkansas State at Georgia NCAA Football Tips 9/14/2019

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Sanford Stadium

Jake Fromm and the Georgia Bulldogs host the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Arkansas State opens this game as 31.5-point underdogs. The total is set at 57. The Red Wolves are 1-1-0 ATS and 1-1-0 when betting on the total. The Bulldogs are 1-1-0 when wagering on the over/under and 1-1-0 against the spread.

Key Arkansas State Red Wolves Injuries

09/08/19 WR Dahu Green Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Georgia

Key Georgia Bulldogs Injuries

09/08/19 QB D'Wan Mathis Head is questionable Saturday vs Arkansas State
09/08/19 DL Tramel Walthour Lower Body is questionable Saturday vs Arkansas State
09/08/19 OL Isaiah Wilson Ankle is questionable Saturday vs Arkansas State
09/08/19 DL Julian Rochester Knee is questionable Saturday vs Arkansas State
09/08/19 T Owen Condon Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Arkansas State
09/08/19 WR Tommy Bush Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Arkansas State
09/02/19 WR Kearis Jackson Hand is out indefinitely

In the last game they played, the Arkansas State Red Wolves took on the UNLV Runnin' Rebels and took the loss by a score of 17-43. Taking the lead at quarterback for the Red Wolves was Logan Bonner who went 22/37 with 284 yards passing and added 2 touchdowns. He ended the game without an interception. Ryan Graham led the team in rushing for that contest. He tore off a long run of 37 yards and he tallied 1 TD for the game. He ran for a total of 103 yards via 12 carries which gave him an average of 8.6 yards per run. Omar Bayless was the receiving yardage leader with a total of 149 yards on 6 receptions. He averaged 24.8 yards per reception for that contest. The Arkansas State Red Wolves ran the football 43 times and generated 214 yards which earned them an average of 5.0 yards per rushing attempt. In all, they totaled 80 plays which gave them a total of 498 yards. On the day, the Red Wolves totaled 23 1st downs and they had a total of 4 infractions for 30 yards which is telling of how their week of practice went. In terms of defense, Arkansas State allowed 11 catches on 26 attempts for a total of 112 yards, and a completion percentage of 42.3%. In the running game, the Red Wolves allowed 188 yards on 42 attempts allowing their opponent an average of 4.5 yards per attempt allowed. Overall, they allowed 300 yards and earned 1 takeaway.

The Red Wolves come into this game with a record of 1-1 for 2019. For total yards, they currently sit at 4th in the Sun Belt Conference and 43rd in the nation with 912 yards. They are one of top scoring teams in the nation with an average of 36.5 points per contest, ranking them 49th in the nation. As a team, they have an average of 152 rushing yards per game which is 8th in the conference. The Red Wolves have one of the middle tier defenses in the country, allowing 27 points per contest ranking them 6th in the conference. When talking about rushing yards, Arkansas State is giving up 168 yards per contest putting them 6th in the conference and 96th in the nation. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.9 yards per rush ranking them 5th in the Sun Belt Conference and 76th in the nation overall. In total, they have conceded 336 yards rushing through 2 contests. When it comes to yards through the air, the Red Wolves have conceded 608 yards. Opponents are completing 54.7% of the throws they are attempting against them and averaging 6.3 yards per attempt.

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In the last game they played, the Georgia Bulldogs took on the Murray State Racers and went home with the win by a score of 63-17. Zamir White paced the team on the ground for that contest. He had a long run of 29 yards and he ran for 1 TD for the contest. He rushed for a total of 72 yards via 8 carries which gave him an average of 9.0 yards per run. George Pickens was the receiving yardage leader by racking up 78 yards on 4 catches. He notched an average of 19.5 yards per reception for that contest. Running the show from under center for the Bulldogs was Jake Fromm who went 10/11 with 166 yards through the air and threw 1 touchdown. He ended the game with no interceptions. The Georgia Bulldogs rushed the ball a total of 40 times and earned a total of 269 yards giving them an average of 6.7 yards per run. For the game, the Bulldogs earned 25 first downs and they had a total of 5 penalties for 40 yards which tells us their heads weren't always in the game. In the game, they ran 65 plays which gave them a total of 561 yards. When it comes to their defensive performance, Georgia gave up 24 completions on 33 throws totaling 261 yards, and a completion percentage of 72.7%. On the day, they conceded 284 yards and earned 2 takeaways. On the ground, the Bulldogs gave up 23 yards on 27 attempts allowing their opponent an average of 0.9 yards per carry allowed.

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The Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 2-0. Georgia has shown the nation they have a formidable rushing attack by averaging 297 rushing yards per contest, which has them at 10th in college football. As a team, they have a total of 594 rushing yards through 2 contests, and if they want to continue their dominance, they'll want to keep running the ball. The Bulldogs average 521 yards per contest overall putting them 23rd in college football and 4th in the conference. The Bulldogs are allowing 11.5 points per game which puts them at 3rd in the SEC and 17th in the nation. Their pass defense is one of the top groups in college football. They are allowing 185 passing yards per game. For passing yards allowed per game, the Bulldogs are currently ranked 5th in the SEC. When talking about points allowed, they have allowed 23 points in total. In discussing yards rushing, they are conceding 69.5 yards per contest which puts them at 13th in the country and 2nd in the SEC. This season, they have given up a total of 139 yards rushing and 0 rushing touchdowns.

Who will win tonight's Red Wolves/Bulldogs college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -31.5

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