Previewing Georgia State’s seventh opponent: Arkansas State

I’ve already done the opener against Charlotte, Week 2 opponent New Mexico State, Week 3 opponent Oregon,Week 4 opponent Liberty, Week 5 opponent Appalachian State and Week 6 opponent Ball State.

Let’s turn to Arkansas State, the first of six conference opponents. The Panthers will have a bye before facing the Red Wolves

The Panthers will travel to Jonesboro for an Oct. 31 meeting. Kickoff is TBA.

Arkansas State

2014 record: 7-6, 5-3.

Coach: Blake Anderson, second year.

Starters returning: Nine on offense, including quarterback Fredi Knighten, running back Michael Gordon, wide receivers Tres Houston, Dijon Paschal and J.D. McKissic, tight end Darion Griswold, offensive linemen Jemar Clark, Colton Jackson and Devin Mondie.

Five on defense, including defensive linemen Ja’Von Rolland-Jones, Chris Stone and Chuks Ota, linebacker Xavier Woodson and safety Money Hunter.

Offensive system: Multiple.

Defensive system: Multiple.

Three significant stats last year:

Key starters returning:

How does Georgia State match up

It seems like I keep repeating myself, but this is yet another opponent that returns a lot of starters on offense.

The Red Wolves rolled the Panthers 52-10 last year in the Georgia Dome.

While Arkansas State’s offensive line has to do some minor tinkering, the return of all those skill position players will likely mean this game will be a shootout.