GEORGIA SOUTHERN AT GEORGIA STATE
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
TV: None
Line: Georgia Southern by 17
WHAT TO EXPECT
Georgia State on offense: The Panthers have averaged 27 points and 417.4 yards per game. Quarterback Nick Arbuckle has completed 60.7 percent of his passes and averaged 294.9 passing yards per game, but has been sacked 22 times. Donovan Harden and Robert Davis lead a group of receivers, four of whom have caught at least 27 passes. Tight end Joel Ruiz is a threat anywhere on the field. The line may feature a different starter at right guard because of injury.
Georgia Southern on offense: The Eagles lead the Sun Belt in points (41.3) and yards per game (507.6). Most of the yards comes from averaging 372 rushing yards, which ranks as best among Division I schools. The Eagles have lost five fumbles. The offense is powered by two quarterbacks: Kevin Ellison and Favian Upshaw, and running back Matt Breida. The Eagles have 35 plays of at least 20 yards.
Georgia State on defense: The Panthers have allowed 40 points and 476.3 yards per game. They are giving up 240.9 rushing yards per game and 235.4 passing yards per game. The team has 10 sacks. Partly because they can't bring consistent pressure they have only two interceptions. Opponents have converted 51 percent of their third downs.
Georgia Southern on defense: The Eagles, who typically use a four-man front, have allowed 21 points and 400.4 yards per game. Opponents have averaged 158 rushing yards and 242.4 passing yards per game. The Eagles have 10 interceptions and 15 sacks. Atlanta native Edwin Jackson leads the team with 58 tackles.
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