FBS-CFB Game Preview: Georgia Southern Eagles (3-4) vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-4)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Centennial Bank Stadium, 2180 Aggie Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT local)

Broadcast: ESPN+

Weather Forecast: 64°F at kickoff, partly cloudy, winds 6–9 mph, no precipitation expected.

Team Recent Form

Arkansas State Red Wolves:

Last game: 15-14 win vs. South Alabama

Offense: 22.1 PPG, 362.7 YPG (238 pass, 124 rush)

Defense: 29.1 PPG allowed, 448.4 YPG allowed (132nd vs. run, 207.4 YPG)

Strength: QB Jaylen Raynor’s dual-threat ability.

Georgia Southern Eagles:

Last game: 41-24 win vs. Georgia State

Offense: 29.4 PPG, 364.6 YPG (226 pass, 138 rush)

Defense: 35.6 PPG allowed, 467.1 YPG allowed (135th vs. run, 237.3 YPG)

Strength: QB JC French’s efficiency and WR Camden Brown’s red-zone dominance.

 Injury Report

Arkansas State: No major injuries reported.

Georgia Southern: No significant absences; defense remains thin in the front seven.

Key Player Matchups

QB Jaylen Raynor (ARKST): 1,660 yards, 9 TD, 5 INT, 66.5% completion; also 272 rushing yards, 4 TD.

WR Chauncy Cobb (ARKST): 474 yards on 40 catches – possession receiver.

QB JC French (GASO): 1,469 yards, 12 TD, 6 INT, 60% completion; also 85 rushing yards, 1 TD last week.

RB OJ Arnold (GASO): 439 yards, 3 TD; also 85 receiving yards vs. Georgia State.

WR Camden Brown (GASO): 598 yards, 8 TD – red-zone weapon.

Series History

All-time: Georgia Southern leads 6–3.

Recent: Teams split last four meetings 2–2.

Last meeting: Georgia Southern 38, Arkansas State 28 (2024).

Betting Trends

Arkansas State: 4-3 ATS this season; 1-1 ATS as favorite of 1.5+. Two of seven games OVER.

Georgia Southern: 3-3-1 ATS; 0-2-1 ATS as underdog of 1.5+. Six of seven games OVER.

Head-to-Head: Georgia Southern 3-1 ATS last four vs. Arkansas State.

Game Odds

Georgia Southern Eagles              59.5

Arkansas State Red Wolves         – 1.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025

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