Who: Georgia State (3-6, 2-3 Sun Belt) vs. South Alabama (5-4, 3-2)
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Three things to know
1. Georgia State is coming off a 41-19 win over Texas State in which it set program records for passing yards (471) and total yards (643). Nick Arbuckle was named the Sun Belt Conference offensive player of the week.
2. Georgia State’s defense is coming off another solid game, its third in four games. The Panthers allowed more than 400 yards, but held Texas State scoreless for most of the second and all of the third quarter. Its score in the fourth quarter came on its last drive.
3. Georgia State is averaging 27.2 points and 444.9 yards per game, while allowing 33.7 points and 458.7 yards. South Alabama is averaging 27.3 points and 393.2 yards per game, while allowing 37.1 points and 400.2 yards.
Player to watch: Georgia State offense
QB Nick Arbuckle. He is averaging a Sun Belt-best 348 passing yards per game and is facing a South Alabama defense that has intercepted only nine passes this season. Arbuckle and receivers Robert Davis, Donovan Harden and Penny Hart are proving harder and harder to disrupt. Texas State coach Dennis Franchione said they tried everything and couldn't stop Georgia State's passing attack.
Player to watch: Georgia State defense
DB Chandon Sullivan. He was named the Sun Belt Conference defensive player of the week after one interception and two passes broken up against Texas State. A sophomore, he has improved each game this season, one of the reasons that the Panthers' defense has improved.
Player to watch: South Alabama offense
QB Cody Clements. He is averaging 220.9 passing yards per game with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He isn't much of a running threat.
Player to watch: South Alabama defense
LB Blake Dees. The middle linebacker leads the team with 88 tackles. He has forced three fumbles. He sat out the 2014 season after transferring from Texas Tech.
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