Who: Georgia State vs. Appalachian State
When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday
Three things to know
1. Though Georgia State’s record fell to 2-26 under coach Trent Miles with last week’s 41-33 loss to Liberty, the Panthers have fought in almost every game. Last year’s contest at Appalachian State was one of perhaps two exceptions. Georgia State was beaten 44-0, rushing for a program-low eight yards as part of 62 total yards.
2. There was a moment in last year’s game that I’m sure neither coach has forgotten. The Mountaineers were leading 20-0 and had driven to Georgia State’s 13-yard line with three seconds remaining in the half. Appalachian State lined up for a field goal. Miles proceeded to call all three of the timeouts he had remaining. Mountaineers coach Scott Satterfield faked the field goal and Simms McElfresh, the holder, ran for a touchdown to give his team a 27-0 lead.
3. Georgia State is 1-0 in the conference, with that win coming against New Mexico State. The Mountaineers have yet to a play a conference game this season, but have victories against Old Dominion, Howard and Wyoming.
Player to watch: Georgia State offense
QB Nick Arbuckle. He led his team to 33 points in slightly more than 16 minutes last week by passing for 394 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for another.
Player to watch: Georgia State defense
S Tarris Batiste. He set a school record with 17 tackles last week. He also forced a fumble. He leads the Sun Belt with 40 tackles.
Player to watch: Appalachian offense
RB Marcus Cox. He rushed for 250 yards and three touchdowns in last year's meeting. He is averaging 123.3 rushing yards per game as part of an offense that is averaging 282.5 rushing yards.
Player to watch: Appalachian State defense
ILB John Law. The product of Grady High ranks fifth in the Sun Belt with 34 tackles. He also has two sacks.
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