TEXAS STATE AT GEORGIA STATE
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
TV: None
Line: Texas State by 14
WHAT TO EXPECT
Georgia State on offense: The Panthers are averaging 21.9 points and 362.5 yards per game, but it has scored more than 30 points once in the past six games after doing so four times in the first five games. Quarterback Nick Arbuckle leads the group with an average of 266.1 passing yards per game with 19 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Donovan Harden is the top receiver with 55 receptions for 827 yards. The quarterbacks have been sacked 30 times. The running game is averaging just 90.5 yards per game, hurt by injuries to the group as well as to the offensive line.
Texas State on offense: The Bobcats are averaging 32 points and 451.5 yards per game. The offense is balanced with 229.3 rushing yards per game and 222.2 passing yards per game. Tyler Jones is completing 64 percent of his passes, with 20 touchdowns, and rushing for an average of 43.1 yards per game. Robert Lowe is the running back to watch with 94.5 yards per game and 12 touchdowns. Bradley Miller is the target receiver with 41 receptions.
Georgia State on defense: The Panthers rank last in the Sun Belt in points (42.4 per game) and yards (487.1 yards per game). However, they shut out Clemson in the second half of last week's loss. They also rank last in rushing defense (300.1 yards per game) and second-to-last in sacks (11). The defense has three interceptions and five fumbles recovered.
Texas State on defense: The Bobcats are allowing averages of 27.4 points and 439.7 yards per game. Opponents are rushing for 206.7 yards per game and throwing for 233 yards per game. The team has 26 sacks with 11 interceptions and five fumbles recovered.
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