The UConn Huskies and the Georgia State Panthers meet in week 2 college football action from Center Parc Stadium on Saturday night.

UConn Falls Flat In Opener Vs. NC State

The UConn Huskies had a chance to start their season on a high note, but even in a tight battle, they couldn’t get the job done against NC State, losing to the Wolfpack by a final score of 24-14. Joseph Fagnano threw for 113 yards and an interception on 14 of 26 passing while Victor Rosa rushed for 99 yards on 9 carries with both of UConn’s touchdowns as a team in the losing effort. Justin Joly led the Huskies in receiving with 4 catches for 38 yards as well in the defeat. On defense, Jackson Mitchell led the Huskies with 15 total tackles while Durante Jones had 14 total tackles with 10 solo tackles.

UConn Huskies Team Facts

– UConn has lost each of its last 15 road games in September.
– UConn has covered the spread in six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
– Each of UConn’s last six games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Georgia State Narrowly Escapes Rhode Island In Opener

The Georgia State Panthers barely got by Rhode Island in their opener, taking out the Rams by a final score of 42-35. Darren Grainger threw for 193 yards on 16 of 20 passing with a pair of touchdowns as well while also rushing for 51 yards. Marcus Carroll led the Panthers with 184 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Robert Lewis led Georgia State’s receiving group with 7 catches for 97 yards and a touchdown while Tailique Williams had a pair of receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Jeremiah Johnson had a team-high 8 total tackles while Justin Abraham had a sack. Gavin Pringle added a 21-yard pick-six and Cody Jones had an interception as well.

Georgia State Panthers Team Facts

– Georgia State has lost 10 of its last 11 games in September.
– Georgia State has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
– Georgia State has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
– Four of Georgia State’s last five games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

– Georgia State was one of only two FBS teams to lose 5+ games when leading after Q1 last season.
– Georgia State was one of only six FBS teams to lose 4+ games when leading after Q1 last season.
– UConn ranked 13th among FBS teams for Q4 points allowed per game last season (4.5).
– UConn ranked T25th among FBS teams for Q4 win percentage last season (.538).

Chris’ Pick

I’m leaning towards UConn here. I get it, Georgia State’s offense looked really good against Rhode Island, but the defense? Not so much, and UConn was in it until the very end against NC State, it was just a late touchdown that did them in and made the score a lot wider than how the game played out. I think UConn gives Georgia State a battle here and keeps this one within the number.