The Georgia Southern Eagles and Wisconsin Badgers meet Saturday in week 3 college football action at Camp Randall Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Georgia Southern Eagles look for another win after beating The Citadel and UAB in the first two weeks. Georgia Southern looks for its first 3-0 start to the season since 2016. Davis Brin is completing 78.3 percent of his passes for 562 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Derwin Burgess Jr. and Khaleb Hood have combined for 266 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Anthony Queeley has 9 receptions. The Georgia Southern Eagles ground game is averaging 159 yards per contest, and Jalen White leads the way with 165 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Georgia Southern is allowing 17.5 points and 344.5 yards per game. Marques Watson-Trent leads the Georgia Southern Eagles with 18 tackles, Isaac Walker has 1 sack and TJ Smith has 1 interception.
Georgia Southern Eagles Team Facts
- Georgia Southern has lost nine of its last 10 road games in September.
- Georgia Southern has covered the spread in six of its last seven September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Georgia Southern has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- Four of Georgia Southern’s last five games as a road underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers look to rebound from a loss to Washington State and get a game above a .500 record. Wisconsin has won 9 of its last 12 home games. Tanner Mordecai is completing 69 percent of his passes for 467 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Will Pauling and Chimere Dike have combined for 237 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Bryson Green has 6 receptions. The Wisconsin Badgers ground game is averaging 202 yards per contest, and Chez Mellusi leads the way with 206 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Wisconsin is allowing 24 points and 324 yards per game. Hunter Wohler leads the Wisconsin Badgers with 24 tackles, James Thompson Jr. has 1.5 tackles and Kamo’i Latu has 1 pass deflection.
Wisconsin Badgers Team Facts
- Wisconsin has won 21 of its last 24 September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Camp Randall Stadium.
- Five of Wisconsin’s last six home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wisconsin ranked 5th among FBS teams for Q2 points allowed per game last season (3.9).
- Wisconsin ranked 6th among FBS teams for H1 points allowed per game last season (7.7).
- Georgia Southern ranked T12th among FBS teams for Q3 win percentage last season (.615).
- Georgia Southern ranked 14th among FBS teams for H2 points per game last season (17.8).
Randy’s Pick
The Wisconsin Badgers should be looking to get that nasty taste out of their mouth after losing to Washington State last week, a game they probably should have won after dominating the second half. The Georgia Southern Eagles may be unbeaten, but they haven’t played anybody yet and will take the road for the first time. Georgia Southern is also 90th in the country, allowing 145 rushing yards. That’s not ideal going up against a big, physical OL of Wisconsin and a program that notoriously likes to run the ball and run a bully style offense in general. This could be tough sledding for Georgia Southern. I’ll lay the chalk with the Badgers.
