Appalachian State at Georgia State: 10/2/21 College Football Picks and Prediction

Defensively, Appalachian State is holding their opponents to an average of 21.0 ppg on 361.0 total yards per game (247.5 passing yds/g; 113.5 rushing yds/g).

The Georgia State Panthers dropped to 1-3 on the season after being defeated by the 23rd ranked Auburn Tigers, 34-24, this past Saturday. Georgia State held a 24-19 lead heading into the 4th quarter, however, could not hold on for the upset victory after a 10-yard TD reception by the Tigers Schedrick Jackson gave the Tigers the lead for good with just :45 seconds left in the game. Georgia State was outgained by Auburn by a 419-384 margin and committed 1 turnovers in the loss. Leading the way for the Panthers was RB Tucker Gregg who had 150 rushing yards & 1 TD on 12 carries.

On the season, Georgia State is averaging 17.8 ppg on 313.8 total yards per game (118.8 passing yds/g; 195.0 rushing yds/g). Georgia State has been led by their rushing attack which features Tucker Gregg (41 att, 257 yards, TD), Destin Coates (36 att, 162 yards, TD), & Jamyest Williams (23 att, 131 yards, TD). QB Darren Grainger has completed 50.0% of his passes for 278 yards, 4 TD & 2 INT while also rushing for 169 yards on 40 carries. The top receiving threats for the Panthers have been Jamari Thrash (14 rec, 194 yards, 2 TD), Ja’Cyais Credle (5 rec, 74 yards, TD), & Roger Carter (7 rec, 73 yards, TD).

Defensively, Georgia State is allowing their opponents to average 36.3 ppg on 414.5 total yards per game (228.8 passing yds/g; 185.8 rushing yds/g).

The Mountaineers are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games overall and just 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. The Panthers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

Appalachian State is a very good team that is balanced on both ends of the field, however, the Mountaineers have had trouble creating turnovers, coming into this game with a turnover margin of -2, and it was a bit concerning seeing Marshall put up 30 points against them at home. Georgia State had a rough start to their season, however, has looked much better as of late as they defeated a decent Charlotte team before almost upsetting Auburn on the road last weekend. Appalachian State is no doubt the better team, however, I think Georgia State is better than what they are getting credit for and as I think the Panthers rushing attack will have some success in this one, I think the Panthers do enough at home to at worst cover with the points. Good Luck!