Georgia State Panthers vs Utah State Aggies Prediction, 12/23/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia State Panthers vs Utah State Aggies

Date: Saturday, December 23, 2023

Location: Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Aggies (+6)

Total/Over-Under: 63.5

Albertsons Stadium is the site where the Utah State Aggies (6-6) will try to defeat the Georgia State Panthers (6-6) on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Georgia State opens this matchup as 6-point favorites. The total comes in at 63.5.

The Georgia State Panthers come into this matchup with a record of 6-6 this season. The last time they took the field, the Panthers played the Old Dominion Monarchs and ended up losing by a score of 25-24. Marcus Carroll was the rushing leader for the Panthers with 15 attempts for 57 yards (3.8 yards per carry). Darren Grainger went 26/36 with 203 yards passing and 2 touchdowns. He had a QB rate of 126.8 and finished the contest with 2 picks. When it came to stopping the run, the Panthers gave up 105 yds on 36 attempts, which is an average of 2.9 yards per run allowed. Georgia State gave up 15 completions on 33 tries for a total of 208 yds, and a completion percentage of 45.5%. In all, they ran 76 plays which gave them 300 yards. The Georgia State Panthers ran the rock 40 different times and accumulated 97 yds, which is an average of 2.4 yards per carry.

The Panthers currently have 4,470 total yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Georgia State has earned 17 passing touchdowns and 22 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the football 14 different times. Georgia State has amassed 230 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 72 infractions for 641 yds. As a team they maintain an average of 171.6 yards rushing ranking them 51st in college football. When talking about scoring points, the Georgia State Panthers are averaging 25.8 points per game.

The Panthers rank 105th in Division 1 regarding team defense, giving up 30.8 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.2 yards per attempt on the ground and 144.8 rushing yards per game on the campaign. For the season, they have allowed 1,738 running yards through 12 outings. Concerning passing yards, the Panthers are giving up 3,445 yds which ranks them 130th in D-1. They have surrendered 287.1 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 65.4%. For the year, they have given up 431.9 yards per outing ranking them 118th in college football. They have surrendered 28 touchdowns by air as well as 17 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Aggies head into this game 6-6 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Aggies walked away with a victory by a final of 44-41 against the New Mexico Lobos. Cooper Legas (1 touchdown) ended the game with 128 yards on 8/12 through the air while his QB rating was 183.8. He didn't toss any interceptions and his average yards per attempt was 10.7. Davon Booth carried the ball 12 times for 125 yds, ending the game with 10.4 yds per carry for Utah State. Utah State rushed the football for 6.0 yards per tote, finishing the game with 302 yds on 50 attempts. The Aggies finished the game with a total of 500 yards on 77 plays (6.5 yards per play). The Aggies passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 38.6%, relinquishing 202 yards on 17 for 44 through the air. Utah State conceded 47 run attempts for 337 yards (7.2 yards per carry).

In relation to the points being put on the board, the Aggies are ranking 27th in Division 1 maintaining an average of 34.1 points per contest. The Utah State Aggies maintain an average of 446.3 yards/outing, which has them sitting 22nd in the country. The Utah State offense has compiled 892 penalty yards on 94 violations, which has them sitting 7th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 18 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to record 266 first downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Aggies have thrown for a total of 3,118 yards through the air along with holding an average of 259.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 43rd in college football. They maintain an average of 186.6 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 2,239 yards in total.

The Aggies are conceding 33.8 points per contest, which puts them 119th in the country. Utah State has conceded a total of 2,389 yards via the ground game (199.1 yards/game) and 28 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this year. In total, they have relinquished 406 points in total. They have surrendered 24 touchdowns through the air and 216.5 yards/outing, which has them ranked 52nd in Division 1. The Aggies defense has participated in 902 plays, ranking them 132nd in Division 1. Their defense has earned 10 fumbles recovered and 10 interceptions on the year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Panthers -6

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