In this article, we will formulate a Marshall vs Georgia State Prediction for this College Football Week 8 game on Thursday, October 17th, at Joan C Edwards Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Georgia State Panthers and Marshall Thundering Herd pick.
Georgia State Looks to End Skid
Georgia State is struggling heading into this game and they have lost two straight games. On Saturday, Georgia State faced off against Old Dominion, and they ended up losing 21-14. Christian Veillieux completed 22 of his 40 passes for 191 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The running game wasn’t good enough and the top rusher was Freddie Brock who finished with 12 carries for 40 yards.
Georgia State on the season is averaging 21.4 points while their defense is giving up 29.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 111th, while the defense is ranked 99th. They are averaging 2.60 points per game in the first quarter which isn’t good enough. Georgia State will play against App State and UConn following this game.
Marshall Fell Just Short
Marshall in the last game faced off against Georgia Southern, and they were competitive but they ended up falling just short. Marshall was up 23-3 heading into the 4th quarter but they were then outscored 21-0 and that led to the loss. The offense actually wasn’t that good through the air, and they need a more balanced attack. Ston Earle completed 9 of his 17 passes for 97 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. The top rusher was A.J. Turner who rushed 14 times for 97 yards.
Marshall is averaging 29.2 points, while their defense is giving up 27.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 64th in the league, while the defense is ranked 91st. The offense is ranked 64th, while the defense is ranked 91st.
Marshall vs Georgia State Prediction
Give me Georgia State. Sure, Georgia State has lost two games in a row, but in the last game, they only lost by seven points, and they are going to be competitive again here. Marshall’s defense is giving up 27.3 points per game, and their defense is going to really struggle here. Georgia State’s offense is going to find success here and that is going to be the difference here. Back Georgia State against the spread.