Vanderbilt Commodores vs Georgia State Panthers Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vanderbilt Commodores vs Georgia State Panthers

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, GA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46

The Georgia State Panthers (1-1) will take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-0) at Center Parc Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Georgia State is 10.0-point underdogs. The total is set at 46.

The Vanderbilt Commodores come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Commodores faced the Alcorn State Braves and earned the victory with a final of 55-0. The Vanderbilt Commodores ran the ball a total of 39 times and recorded 242 yds, which earned them an average of 6.2 yards per attempt. In the game, they ran 53 plays for 342 yds. Vanderbilt relinquished 8 pass completions on 16 attempts for a total of 31 yards, and a completion rate of 50.0%. Against the rush, the Commodores conceded 40 yards on 28 tries, which calculates to 1.4 yards per run surrendered.

The Commodores have tallied 713 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Vanderbilt has compiled 3 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns on the ground. They have yet to turn the ball over. Vanderbilt has amassed 38 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 15 infractions for 155 yds. As a team they average 211.5 yards rushing which is 33rd in Division 1. Concerning scoring points, the Vanderbilt Commodores are averaging 44.5 PPG.

In terms of passing yardage, the Commodores have allowed 353 yds which ranks them 59th in college football. They have yielded 176.5 yards per contest via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 60.0%. In total, they have given up 234.0 yards/game which has them ranked 25th in D-1. They have yielded 2 touchdowns by air as well as 1 touchdown on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.0 yards per rush on the ground and 57.5 yards on the ground per game this season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 115 yards on the ground through 2 contests. The Commodores are ranked 42nd in the nation regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 13.5 PPG.

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The Panthers head into this matchup 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Panthers walked away with a victory by a final of 24-21 when they faced the Chattanooga Mocs. The Panthers finished the contest with a total of 391 yds and they ran 73 plays (5.4 yds per play). Georgia State ran for 4.4 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 153 yards on 35 attempts. Georgia State conceded 28 run attempts for 76 yards (2.7 yds per rush). The Panthers pass defense conceded a completion rate of 56.5%, surrendering 232 yards on 13 for 23 passing.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Panthers rank 114th in D-1 holding an average of 18.0 points per outing. The Georgia State Panthers have an average of 375.5 yards/outing, which has them sitting 80th in the nation. The Georgia State offense has compiled 85 penalty yards on 9 infractions, which is good for 102nd in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown no picks while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 41 first downs. For the season thus far, the Panthers currently sit at 448 yards through the air not to mention holding an average of 224.0 passing yards per game, putting them at 73rd in D-1. They average 151.5 run yards per game and have run for 303 yards overall.

The Panthers are conceding 28.0 PPG, ranking them 103rd in the nation. Georgia State has conceded a total of 301 rushing yards (150.5 yards/game) in addition to 4 touchdowns on the ground for the year. In total, they have relinquished 56 pts. They have yielded 4 touchdowns from the passing game and 253.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 104th in D-1. The Panthers defense has been on the field for 115 plays, ranking them 30th in the country. They have totaled 1 fumble and 3 picks so far this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Panthers +10.0

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