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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 Panthers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), against the Ragin’ Cajuns (with an over/under of 61.5 points).
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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 | -109 | -111 | 61.5 | -110 | -110 | -170 | +143 |
Louisiana Pick Insights
- Louisiana has covered the spread twice in six games this season.
- Louisiana has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 3.5 points or more this season (0-3).
- Louisiana games have hit the over on four of six occasions (66.7%).
Louisiana Stats & Insights
- Louisiana ranks 61st in total defense this season (369.2 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with 448.3 total yards per game.
- Louisiana ranks 95th in scoring defense this season (29.2 points allowed per game), but has been shining on offense, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with 35.5 points per game.
- Louisiana is totaling 223.7 passing yards per game on offense this season (78th in the FBS), and is giving up 217.3 passing yards per game (55th) on defense.
- Offensively, Louisiana has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking seventh-best in the FBS by totaling 224.7 per game. The Ragin’ Cajuns rank 84th on defense (151.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Louisiana is averaging a 44.4% third-down percentage on offense this year (36th in the FBS), and is allowing a 33.7% third-down conversion rate (31st) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Louisiana has forced eight total turnovers (80th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 12 times (101st in the FBS) to register a turnover margin of -4, the 22nd-worst in college football.
Louisiana’s Best Players
- Zeon Chriss leads Louisiana with 800 yards (133.3 ypg) on 63-of-91 passing with seven touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 327 rushing yards on 40 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Jacob Kibodi, has carried the ball 51 times for 439 yards (73.2 per game), scoring four times.
- Robert Williams’ 267 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 27 times and has totaled 20 receptions and three touchdowns.
- Jacob Bernard has hauled in 16 passes while averaging 35.2 yards per game.
- Peter LeBlanc’s 15 catches are good enough for 209 yards and three touchdowns.
- Jordan Lawson has four sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 18 tackles.
- K.C. Ossai is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 39 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Tyree Skipper leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 20 tackles and two passes defended.
Georgia State Betting Insights
- Georgia State is 4-1-0 against the spread this year.
- Georgia State is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- Out of Georgia State’s five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
Georgia State Pick Insights
- Georgia State ranks 48th with 421.8 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 106th with 411.8 total yards allowed per game on defense.
- With 32.7 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, Georgia State ranks 41st in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 59th, surrendering 23.8 points per contest.
- Georgia State has been struggling to stop the pass, ranking seventh-worst with 300.7 passing yards allowed per game. It has been more effective offensively, regstering 236.8 passing yards per contest (64th-ranked).
- Georgia State is generating 185 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (36th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 111.2 rushing yards per contest (27th-ranked) on defense.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Georgia State is a bottom-25 unit on third down, ceding a 46.7% third-down conversion rate (14th-worst). On the bright side, it is thriving on the other side of the ball, generating a 46.7% third-down rate (13th-best).
- Georgia State has thrived in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +4 ranks 25th-best in the FBS, with nine forced turnovers (62nd in the nation) and five turnovers committed (11th in the nation).
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 tossed 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.
- Carroll has carried the ball 143 times for 742 yards, with 10 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 11 catches for 91 yards.
- Robert Lewis has racked up 536 receiving yards on 30 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring five touchdowns as a receiver.
- Tailique Williams has caught 21 passes and compiled 397 receiving yards (66.2 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Jacari Carter’s 27 targets have resulted in 21 receptions for 155 yards.
- Kevin Swint paces the team with four sacks, and also has six TFL and 21 tackles.
- Jontrey Hunter, Georgia State’s tackle leader, has 47 tackles and one TFL this year.
- 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.
