- Matchup: Georgia State Panthers vs Georgia Southern Eagles
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Venue: Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Eagles favored by 7.0 points
- Over/Under Total: 59.5
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In an exciting matchup at Allen E. Paulson Stadium, the Georgia Southern Eagles (2-4) are set to face the Georgia State Panthers (1-5) on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with the Eagles as 7.0-point favorites. The over/under for this game is established at 59.5.
The Georgia State Panthers enter this contest with a disappointing 1-5 record this season. In their previous outing against the Appalachian State Mountaineers, they suffered a defeat with a final score of 41-20. Defensively, Georgia State allowed 124 rushing yards on 36 attempts, averaging 3.4 yards per carry. Through the air, they permitted 23 completions on 38 attempts for 311 yards, achieving a completion rate of 60.5%. Overall, the Panthers ran 84 plays accumulating 357 total yards, while their ground game managed just 54 yards on 23 carries, translating to an average of 2.3 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the Georgia State Panthers are averaging 18.0 points per game. They rank 130th nationally with a mere average of 88.2 rushing yards. This season, they have totaled 1,999 yards of offense, including 12 touchdown passes and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have recorded 103 first downs while facing 62 penalties totaling 495 yards. Georgia State has turned the ball over 7 times.
When it comes to pass defense, the Panthers have allowed 1,489 yards, ranking them 108th in the nation, giving up 248.2 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 63.9%. Overall, they rank 129th in total yards allowed, giving up 455.5 yards per game. They have conceded 10 touchdown passes and 21 rushing touchdowns, with an alarming 207.3 rushing yards given up per game, totaling 1,244 rushing yards through 6 games. The Panthers rank last in Division 1 in points allowed, averaging 41.2 points against per game.
The Eagles approach this game with a record of 2-4. Last time on the field, they endured a narrow loss to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, with a score of 38-35. Georgia Southern managed only 2.4 yards per carry, finishing with 82 rushing yards on 34 attempts. They totaled 395 yards over 77 plays at an average of 5.1 yards per play. On the defensive side, they allowed a completion rate of 67.9%, giving up 237 passing yards on 19 completions out of 28 attempts, while their rushing defense allowed 184 yards on 48 carries (3.8 yards per carry).
Regarding scoring, the Eagles are averaging 27.5 points per game, ranking 76th in Division 1. They accumulate an average of 355.3 yards per game, placing them 96th in the division. The Eagles’ offense has been penalized 33 times for 312 yards, also 96th in Division 1 for yardage lost. They have thrown 6 interceptions, lost 2 fumbles, and generated 125 first downs. Thus far this season, the Eagles have achieved 1,372 passing yards with an average of 228.7 yards through the air, ranking them 69th. Their rushing attack averages 126.7 yards per game, totaling 760 rushing yards this season.
On the defensive front, Georgia Southern has allowed 1,497 rushing yards (249.5 yards per game) and 19 rushing touchdowns this season. They have also conceded 8 touchdown passes and allow an average of 221.5 passing yards per game, which puts them 68th overall in this category. They have allowed a total of 225 points this season, with 4 fumbles and 4 interceptions to their discredit. The Eagles’ defense has been on the field for 417 plays, ranking them 90th in Division 1, and they sit at 131st in points allowed, giving up an average of 37.5 points per game.
Who will prevail in tonight’s Panthers vs. Eagles college football game against the spread?
Expert Prediction: Bet on the Eagles -7.0
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