Texas State vs Georgia State Prediction 11-23-24 College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Texas State vs Georgia State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 23rd at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup. 

Georgia State Panthers Betting Preview

The Georgia State Panthers are 2-8 (0-6) this year after they lost to Arkansas State by a score of 27-20 in their last game. Georgia State trailed 17-14 at halftime and traded scores in the second half for the loss. The Panthers out gained Arkansas State by a total of 411-358, lost the turnover battle 2-0, and went 2-14 on third down in the game. Christian Veilleux threw for 245 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Ted Hurst caught nine passes for 173 yards and one score. 

Prior to that loss, the Panthers lost six games in a row and allowed at least 33 points in five of those losses. The Georgia State offense has scored 20.7 points per game with 255.8 passing yards and 117.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 31.4 points against per game this season. Christian Veilleux has completed 56.9% of his passes for 1,557 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while we could also see Zach Gibson under center, who has completed 67.6% of his passes for 1,004 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions this year. 

Texas State Bobcats Betting Preview

The Texas State Bobcats are 6-4 (4-2) this season after they defeated Southern Miss by a score of 58-3 in their last game. Texas State led 34-3 at the half and they cruised to the blowout victory in the second half. The Bobcats out gained Southern Miss by a total of 703-194, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 6-10 on third down in the game. Jordan McCloud threw for 335 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, while Lincoln Pare rushed for 74 yards and one score on just two carries. 

Prior to that game, the Bobcats defeated ULM by a score of 38-17, but did lose to Louisiana and Old Dominion before that. The Texas State offense has scored 35.6 points per game with 263.6 passing yards and 206.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 20.1 points against per game this season. Jordan McCloud has completed 70% of his passes for 2,370 yards, 25 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while Ismail Mahdi has rushed for 786 yards and three scores. 

Why Texas State will beat Georgia State

• Georgia State has lost each of its last 10 games in November.
• Texas State has won four of its last five home games in November.
• Georgia State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games.
• Texas State has covered the spread in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.
• Texas State has won the first half in six of its last seven home games against conference opponents.
• Texas State has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Texas State’s last four November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of Georgia State’s last six games in November have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Texas State ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (12.7).
• Texas State ranks T1st among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+10.0).
• Georgia State ranks 133rd among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (2.0).
• Georgia State ranks T130th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-5.9).

Texas State vs Georgia State Prediction 

Texas State rolls into this matchup on a two game winning streak and they have scored 58 and 38 points in those two games. The Bobcats have a dynamic offense that has only been slowed down a few times this season. Georgia State has lost six games in a row and they do not have the defense to hold up here. The Panthers have allowed 33+ points in five of their last seven games and they are going to allow quite a few here. Take Texas State to win in a blowout.