Who: Georgia State (4-6, 3-3 Sun Belt) vs. Troy (3-7, 2-4)
When: 2 p.m. Friday
Three things to know
1. Georgia State is coming off a 24-10 win over South Alabama in which the Panthers defense played its best game under coach Trent Miles. The group set lows for points and yards allowed (284). The offense posted 384 yards, with three receivers catching seven passes each.
2. Georgia State will honor 25 seniors in their final home game at the Georgia Dome. The group includes Nick Arbuckle, Donovan Harden, Joseph Peterson, Tarris Batiste, Melvin King, Avery Sweeting, David Huey, Jonathan Lytle, Wil Lutz and Nate Paxton, among others. The Panthers will be going for their first three-game win streak since the 2010 season.
3. Georgia State is averaging 26.9 points and 438.8 yards per game, while allowing 31.3 points and 441.2 yards. Troy is averaging 27.3 points and 349.7 yards per game, while allowing 29.1 points and 386.6 yards. A win will keep alive the Panthers’ hopes of reaching bowl eligibility.
Player to watch: Georgia State offense
QB Nick Arbuckle. Arbuckle isn't the biggest player, nor is he the fastest, but he has been everything the coaching staff hoped for when he signed two years ago. He holds several career and single-season school passing records. His leadership on the field and in film studies has helped Georgia State's passing offense become one of the better in FBS.
Player to watch: Georgia State defense
LB Joseph Peterson. Peterson isn't the biggest player, nor is he the fastest, but he has led the team in tackles in each of his four seasons as he plays his last game in the Georgia Dome.
Player to watch: Troy offense
QB Brandon Silvers. He is averaging 197.1 passing yards per game, completing 62.3 percent of his passes with 14 touchdowns against six interceptions. His favorite target is Teddy Ruben, who has twice as many catches (51), yards (657) and touchdowns (six) as the next most productive receiver.
Player to watch: Troy defense
DE Tyler Roberts. He ranks second on the team in sacks (4 1/2) and first in hurries (nine), so if someone is going to disrupt Georgia State's passing game, he would be the candidate.
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