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Marcus Carroll will lead the Georgia State Panthers (5-1) into their matchup against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (4-2) at Cajun Field, on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET.
The Ragin’ Cajuns are the favorites (-3.5) in their game versus the Panthers, with the over/under at 63 points. (On the moneyline, the Ragin’ Cajuns are -171 and the Panthers are +145.)
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Game Info for Louisiana vs. Georgia State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
- Stadium: Cajun Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | -3.5 | -108 | -111 | 63 | -110 | -110 | -171 | +145 |
Louisiana Pick Insights
- Louisiana is 2-4-0 against the spread this season.
- Louisiana is 0-3 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Louisiana games with a set total have hit the over four times this season (66.7%).
Louisiana Stats & Insights
- Louisiana owns the 61st-ranked defense this year (369.2 yards allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking 25th-best with a tally of 448.3 yards per game.
- Louisiana sports the 94th-ranked defense this season (29.2 points allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking 24th-best with 35.5 points per game.
- Louisiana is totaling 223.7 passing yards per game on offense (78th in the FBS), and ranks 55th on defense with 217.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Louisiana owns the 84th-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (151.8 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking seventh-best with 224.7 rushing yards per game.
- Offensively, Louisiana ranks 37th in the FBS with a 44.4% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 30th in third-down percentage allowed (151.8).
- Louisiana has the 22nd-worst turnover margin in college football at -4, forcing eight turnovers (80th in the FBS) while turning it over 12 times (102nd in the FBS).
Louisiana’s Best Players
- Zeon Chriss has thrown for 800 yards, completing 69.2% of his passes and tossing seven touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 327 yards (54.5 ypg) on 40 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- Jacob Kibodi has carried the ball 51 times for a team-high 439 yards on the ground and has found the end zone four times.
- Robert Williams’ team-leading 267 yards as a receiver have come on 20 receptions (out of 27 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Jacob Bernard has put together a 211-yard season so far, hauling in 16 passes on 18 targets.
- Peter LeBlanc’s 15 grabs have turned into 209 yards and three touchdowns.
- Jordan Lawson paces the team with four sacks, and also has three TFL and 18 tackles.
- Louisiana’s top-tackler, K.C. Ossai, has 39 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Tyree Skipper has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 20 tackles and two passes defended.
Georgia State Betting Insights
- Georgia State is 4-1-0 ATS this season.
- When it has played as at least 3.5-point underdogs this season, Georgia State is 1-0 against the spread.
- Two of Georgia State’s five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
Georgia State Pick Insights
- Georgia State ranks 47th with 421.8 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 107th with 411.8 total yards ceded per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Georgia State ranks 41st in the FBS with 32.7 points per game on offense, and it ranks 59th with 23.8 points given up per contest on defense.
- Georgia State ranks 64th in passing yards per game (236.8), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with 300.7 passing yards conceded per contest.
- With 185 rushing yards per game on offense, Georgia State ranks 36th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 27th, allowing 111.2 rushing yards per contest.
- On defense, Georgia State is a bottom-25 unit on third down, surrendering a 46.7% third-down conversion rate (13th-worst). On the bright side, it is dominating on offense, posting a 46.7% third-down rate (13th-best).
- Georgia State has compiled nine forced turnovers this season and have turned it over five times, resulting in a +4 turnover margin, which ranks 24th-best in the FBS.
Georgia State’s Best Players
- Darren Grainger has been a dual threat for Georgia State this season. He has 1,421 passing yards (236.8 per game) while completing 68.5% of his passes. He’s thrown eight touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 350 yards (58.3 ypg) on 70 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Carroll, has carried the ball 143 times for 742 yards (123.7 per game) with 10 touchdowns. He’s also caught 11 passes for 91 yards.
- Robert Lewis has totaled 30 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 536 (89.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 44 times and has five touchdowns.
- Tailique Williams has caught 21 passes and compiled 397 receiving yards (66.2 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Jacari Carter’s 21 catches (on 27 targets) have netted him 155 yards (25.8 ypg).
- Kevin Swint has four sacks to lead the team, and also has six TFL and 21 tackles.
- Jontrey Hunter is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 47 tackles and one TFL.
- Gavin Pringle has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 23 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended to his name.
