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Marcus Carroll and the Georgia State Panthers (4-1) will host Rasheen Ali and the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-1) on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, in a matchup featuring two star rushers.
The Panthers are slight favorites (-1) in their matchup versus the Thundering Herd, with the over/under at 57 points. (On the moneyline, the Panthers are -115 and the Thundering Herd are -105.)
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Game Info for Georgia State vs. Marshall
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- 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 | -1 | -110 | -110 | 57 | -110 | -110 | -115 | -105 |
Georgia State Pick Insights
- Georgia State’s ATS record is 3-1-0 this season.
- Georgia State is 2-1 against the spread when favored by 1 point or more this season.
- Georgia State has combined with its opponent to go over in one of four games with a set total (25%).
Georgia State Stats & Insights
- Georgia State is totaling 411.4 yards per game offensively this year (57th in the FBS), and are allowing 402.8 yards per game (103rd) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Georgia State ranks 57th in scoring offense (31 points per game) and 58th in scoring defense (23.8 points allowed per game) this season.
- With 300.6 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS, Georgia State has been forced to rely on their 66th-ranked passing offense (237.4 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Defensively, Georgia State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 22nd-best by giving up just 102.2 per game. The Panthers rank 49th on offense (174 rushing yards per game).
- While Georgia State ranks ninth-worst in the FBS in third-down efficiency on defense with a 48.1% third-down percentage allowed, it’s been a different story on the other side of the ball, where the Panthers rank 11th-best in the FBS (50.7% third-down percentage).
- With eight forced turnovers (58th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (16th in the FBS), Georgia State (+3) owns the 29th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Georgia State’s Best Players
- Darren Grainger has thrown for 1,187 yards, completing 68.7% of his passes and tossing seven touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 288 yards (57.6 ypg) on 58 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Carroll has 583 rushing yards on 115 carries with nine touchdowns. He’s also added 10 catches for 88 yards (17.6 per game).
- Robert Lewis’ team-leading 500 yards as a receiver have come on 26 catches (out of 38 targets) with five touchdowns.
- Tailique Williams has reeled in 15 passes while averaging 53.6 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Jacari Carter’s 16 grabs have turned into 124 yards.
- Kevin Swint has two sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 16 tackles.
- Jontrey Hunter, Georgia State’s leading tackler, has 39 tackles and one TFL this year.
- Gavin Pringle has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 16 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended to his name.
Marshall Betting Insights
- Marshall is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Marshall has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 1 point or more this year (0-1).
- Three of Marshall’s four games with a set total have hit the over (75%).
Marshall Pick Insights
- Marshall is accumulating 413.6 total yards per contest on offense this season (54th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 349.6 total yards per contest (48th-ranked).
- From an offensive standpoint, Marshall is generating 31.6 points per contest (51st-ranked). It ranks 73rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (26 points surrendered per game).
- Marshall’s pass defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 14th-best in the FBS with 167.4 passing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 257.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 46th.
- Marshall’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, allowing 182.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 21st-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 67th with 156 rushing yards per contest.
- While Marshall’s third-down offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking seventh-worst with a 30% third-down conversion percentage, its defense ranks fourth-best with a 23.9% third-down rate allowed.
- Marshall has registered nine forced turnovers (37th in the FBS) and committed 10 turnovers (94th in the FBS) this season for a -1 turnover margin that ranks 78th in the FBS.
Marshall’s Best Players
- Cam Fancher has been a dual threat for Marshall this season. He has 1,205 passing yards (241 per game) while completing 66.5% of his passes. He’s tossed six touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 187 yards (37.4 ypg) on 63 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Ali has carried the ball 105 times for 538 yards, with nine touchdowns.
- Caleb Coombs has collected 19 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 185 (37 yards per game). He’s been targeted 25 times and has two touchdowns.
- Cade Conley has put together a 167-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 18 passes on 21 targets.
- Caleb McMillan has racked up 154 reciving yards (30.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Sam Burton has 4.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and 19 tackles.
- Eli Neal, Marshall’s leading tackler, has 27 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Micah Abraham has a team-high two interceptions to go along with seven tackles and two passes defended.
