FBS-CFB Game Preview: South Alabama Jaguars (1-6) vs. Georgia State Panthers (1-6)

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Venue & Event Details

Venue: Center Parc Stadium, 755 Hank Aaron Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN2

Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 71°F at kickoff, light winds (5 mph), low humidity – excellent football conditions.

Injury Report

South Alabama: No major injuries reported; QB Bishop Davenport expected to start.

Georgia State: No significant injuries; QB Cameran Brown fully healthy after strong showing vs. Georgia Southern.

Key Player Matchups

QB Bishop Davenport (USA): 1,181 yards, 9 TDs, 4 INTs, 66.3% completions.

QB Cameran Brown (GSU): 882 yards, 8 TDs, 0 INTs, 67.2% completions.

RB Kentrel Bullock (USA): 568 yards, 6 TDs.

RB Rashad Amos (GSU): 241 yards, 2 TDs.

WR Devin Voisin (USA): 544 yards, 4 TDs.

WR Ted Hurst (GSU): 579 yards, 3 TDs.

Recent Team Forms

South Alabama:

Last game: Lost 15-14 to Arkansas State.

Offense: 368 YPG (82nd FBS), 23.4 PPG (96th).

Defense: 370.4 YPG allowed (73rd), 29.3 PPG allowed (103rd).

Georgia State:

Last game: Lost 41-24 to Georgia Southern.

Offense: 349 YPG (102nd), 18.9 PPG (123rd).

Defense: 450.4 YPG allowed (129th), 41.1 PPG allowed (136th).

Series History

South Alabama leads the all-time series 6-3.

Jaguars have won 3 of the last 4 meetings.

Betting Trends:

South Alabama is 2-5 ATS this season.

Georgia State is 1-6 ATS.

Both teams have hit the Over in 4 of 7 games.

Georgia State ranks last in FBS in penalty yards (87.9 per game).

Historical Betting Results

South Alabama: 0-3 ATS as a favorite this season.

Georgia State: 1-5 ATS as an underdog.

Last 3 meetings: South Alabama 2-1 ATS.

Projected Score: South Alabama 31, Georgia State 24

Game Odds

South Alabama Jaguars                 – 6.5

Georgia State Panthers                 54.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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