Georgia Southern Eagles at Arkansas State Red Wolves
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Arkansas State squares off against Georgia Southern in Sun Belt action
Georgia Southern (3-4) at Arkansas State (3-4), Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. EDT.
How to watch: ESPN+
Key stats
Arkansas State Offense
Overall: 362.7 yards per game (94th in FBS)
Passing: 238.1 yards per game (62nd)
Rushing: 124.6 yards per game (106th)
Scoring: 22.1 points per game (106th)
Arkansas State Defense
Overall: 448.4 yards per game (127th in FBS)
Passing: 241 yards per game (99th)
Rushing: 207.4 yards per game (132nd)
Scoring: 29.1 points per game (102nd)
Georgia Southern Offense
Overall: 364.6 yards per game (89th in FBS)
Passing: 226.3 yards per game (71st)
Rushing: 138.3 yards per game (93rd)
Scoring: 29.4 points per game (62nd)
Georgia Southern Defense
Overall: 467.1 yards per game (133rd in FBS)
Passing: 229.9 yards per game (88th)
Rushing: 237.3 yards per game (135th)
Scoring: 35.6 points per game (129th)
Arkansas State ranks 121st in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 45.2% of the time. Georgia Southern ranks 27th on offense, converting on 46.8% of third downs.
Georgia Southern ranks 126th in the FBS with an average time of possession of 27:15, compared to Arkansas State's 43rd-ranked average of 31:14.
Team leaders
Arkansas State
Passing: Jaylen Raynor, 1,660 yards, 9 TDs, 5 INTs, 66.5 completion percentage
Rushing: Raynor, 272 yards on 89 carries, 4 TDs
Receiving: Chauncy Cobb, 474 yards on 40 catches, 0 TDs
Georgia Southern
Passing: JC French, 1,469 yards, 12 TDs, 6 INTs, 60.0 completion percentage
Rushing: OJ Arnold, 439 yards on 75 carries, 3 TDs
Receiving: Camden Brown, 598 yards on 35 catches, 8 TDs
Last game
Arkansas State beat South Alabama 15-14 on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Raynor threw for 209 yards on 29-of-45 attempts (64.4%) with one touchdown and one interception. He also carried the ball 14 times for 76 yards. Devin Spencer had 50 rushing yards on eight carries, adding two receptions for three yards. Cobb had six receptions for 68 yards.
Georgia Southern won 41-24 over Georgia State on Saturday, Oct. 18. French led Georgia Southern with 210 yards on 17-of-25 passing (68.0%) for three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball 12 times for 85 yards and one rushing touchdown. Arnold had 74 rushing yards on 12 carries, adding four receptions for 85 yards. Brown recorded 48 yards on three catches with two touchdowns.
Next game
Arkansas State plays at Troy on Nov. 1. Georgia Southern plays at Appalachian State on Nov. 6.
How To Watch
How can I watch Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves?
- TV Channel: Eagles at Red Wolves 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Statistics
 GASO |
 ARST |
|
|---|---|---|
| 29.4 | Points Per Game | 22.1 |
| 364.6 | Total Yards | 362.7 |
| 226.3 | Yards Passing | 238.1 |
| 138.3 | Yards Rushing | 124.6 |
| 35.6 | Points Allowed Per Game | 29.1 |
| 467.1 | Yards Allowed | 448.7 |
| 229.9 | Pass Yards Allowed | 241.3 |
| 237.3 | Rush Yards Allowed | 207.4 |
Game Information
Location: Jonesboro, AR -
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Sun Belt - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 6-1 | 4-0 |
| Coastal Carolina | 4-3 | 3-1 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2-1 |
| App State | 4-3 | 1-2 |
| Old Dominion | 4-3 | 1-2 |
| Georgia Southern | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Georgia State | 1-6 | 0-3 |
Sun Belt - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss | 5-2 | 3-0 |
| Troy | 5-2 | 3-0 |
| Arkansas State | 3-4 | 2-1 |
| UL Monroe | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Louisiana | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Texas State | 3-4 | 0-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-6 | 0-3 |
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