Connecticut Huskies vs Georgia State Panthers Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Connecticut Huskies vs Georgia State Panthers

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, GA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-4)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

Center Parc Stadium is the location where the Georgia State Panthers (1-0) will play the Connecticut Huskies (0-1) on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Connecticut is 4-point dogs. The over/under is 54.5.

The Connecticut Huskies step onto the field holding a record of 0-1 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Huskies took on the NC State Wolfpack and took a loss by a final of 24-14. Victor Rosa was the rushing leader for the Huskies with 9 attempts for 99 yards (11.0 yds per carry). Joe Fagnano connected on 14/26 with 113 yds passing. He had a quarterback rate of 82.7 and walked away from the contest with 1 interception. Against the run, the Huskies conceded 209 yds on 46 attempts, which averages out to 4.5 yds per run surrendered. Connecticut surrendered 17 completions on 26 attempts for a total of 155 yds, and a completion percentage of 65.4%. Once the final whistle blew, they had 53 plays for 273 yards. The Connecticut Huskies ran the football 26 times and tallied 160 yards, earning them an average of 6.2 yards per carry.

The Huskies have tallied 273 total yards this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Connecticut has compiled no touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 1 time. Connecticut has amassed 15 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 6 penalties for 61 yds. As a team they maintain an average of 160.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 58th in the nation. Concerning scoring points, the Connecticut Huskies are sitting at 14.0 points per contest.

The Huskies rank 78th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 24.0 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 4.5 yards per tote and 209.0 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. For the season, they have conceded 209 rushing yards through 1 outing. Concerning yards via the pass, the Huskies have given up 155 yards which ranks them 40th in the nation. They have conceded 155.0 yards per game via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 65.4%. Overall, they have allowed 364.0 yards/game which ranks them 85th in college football. They have yielded no touchdowns through the air as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Panthers come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Panthers got the victory with a final of 42-35 when they played the Rhode Island Rams. Marcus Carroll carried the rock 23 times for 184 yds, ending the game with 8.0 yds per carry for Georgia State. Darren Grainger (2 TDs) ended the game with 193 yds on 16/20 passing while his quarterback rate was 194.1. He didn't throw any picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 9.7. Georgia State conceded 35 running attempts for 112 yards (3.2 yds per rush). The Panthers secondary conceded a completion percentage of 60.0%, relinquishing 408 yards on 24 out of 40 passing. The Panthers finished the contest with 424 yds on 58 plays (7.3 yards per play). Georgia State ran the ball for 6.1 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 231 yards on 38 attempts.

The Georgia State Panthers have an average of 424.0 yards per outing, ranking them 57th in D-1. The Georgia State offense has accrued 50 penalty yds on 5 infractions, which is 76th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have given away no interceptions while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have obtained 20 first downs. In relation to how much they score, the Panthers currently sit 32nd in the country holding an average of 42.0 PPG.

The Panthers are giving up 35.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 103rd in the country. Georgia State has conceded a total of 112 yards on the ground and 1 touchdown by way of the ground game this season. This season, they have relinquished 35 pts. They have conceded 4 touchdowns via the pass and 408.0 yards per contest, which puts them in 125th in college football. The Panthers defense has been on the field for 75 plays, which ranks them 100th in Division 1. Their defense has tallied no fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions this season.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Panthers college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Panthers -4

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