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One of the top rushers in college football will be on display when Marcus Carroll and the Georgia State Panthers (4-0) host the Troy Trojans (2-2) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The Panthers are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), against the Trojans. The over/under for this game is 52 points.
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Game Info for Georgia State vs. Troy
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Center Parc Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State | -3 | -110 | -110 | 52 | -110 | -110 | -155 | +131 |
Georgia State Pick Insights
- Georgia State has compiled a perfect 3-0-0 record against the spread this season.
- Georgia State is 2-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
- One of Georgia State’s three games with a set total has hit the over (33.3%).
Georgia State Stats & Insights
- Georgia State is totaling 439.8 yards per game on offense this year (38th in the FBS), and are giving up 401 yards per game (97th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Georgia State ranks 30th in scoring offense (37 points per game) and 59th in scoring defense (22.8 points allowed per game) this year.
- Georgia State has the 55th-ranked passing offense this year (248.5 passing yards per game), and has been worse on defense, ranking ninth-worst with 311.8 passing yards allowed per game.
- Georgia State sports the 38th-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (191.3 per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-best with just 89.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Georgia State has the 11th-best offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (53.4% third-down conversion rate), but ranks 14th-worst on defense (48.5% third-down percentage).
- With seven forced turnovers (33rd in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (third in the FBS), Georgia State’s +5 turnover margin is the seventh-best in college football.
Georgia State’s Best Players
- Darren Grainger has thrown for 994 yards, completing 69.5% of his passes and tossing seven touchdowns this season. He’s also run for 263 yards (65.8 ypg) on 47 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Carroll, has carried the ball 96 times for 508 yards (127 per game), scoring eight times.
- Robert Lewis’ leads his squad with 386 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 20 catches (out of 27 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Tailique Williams has hauled in 12 receptions totaling 249 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jacari Carter’s 14 receptions have yielded 124 yards.
- Kevin Swint paces the team with two sacks, and also has three TFL and 15 tackles.
- Jontrey Hunter, Georgia State’s top tackler, has 28 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Gavin Pringle has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 14 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
Troy Betting Insights
- Troy has compiled a 0-3-0 record against the spread this year.
- Troy is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- One of Troy’s three games with a set total has hit the over (33.3%).
Troy Pick Insights
- Troy ranks 50th with 416.8 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 28th with 303.8 total yards given up per game on defense.
- Troy ranks 85th in the FBS with 25.5 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 95th with 28 points given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Troy ranks 38th in the FBS with 273.8 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 58th with 213.5 passing yards given up per contest on defense.
- Troy’s run defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with 90.3 rushing yards conceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is posting 143 rushing yards per game, which ranks 81st.
- Troy ranks 76th in the FBS with a 39.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 55th with a 37% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- Troy has forced four turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 10 times, resulting in a -6 turnover margin that is eighth-worst in the FBS.
Troy’s Best Players
- Gunnar Watson has put up 1,046 passing yards, or 261.5 per game, so far this season. He has completed 57.8% of his passes and has collected eight touchdowns with three interceptions.
- Kimani Vidal has run for 514 yards on 80 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground. He’s also tacked on seven catches, totaling 117 yards.
- Jarris Williams has taken nine carries and totaled 48 yards with one touchdown.
- Chris Lewis’ 244 receiving yards (61 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 12 receptions on 23 targets with two touchdowns.
- Devonte Ross has caught 15 passes and compiled 175 receiving yards (43.8 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Jabre Barber has racked up 174 reciving yards (43.5 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Javon Solomon has collected 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and 12 tackles.
- Jayden McDonald is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 17 tackles and two TFL.
- Reddy Steward leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 14 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
