The Georgia State University Panthers (0-4, 0-1 Away) continue their pursuit of their first win when they head to face the United States Military Academy Black Knights (1-2, 1-1 Home) at Blaik Field at Michie Stadium on Saturday. The Black Knights are 7.5-point favorites, and the total is 54.5. Georgia State is coming off a 41-24 loss against Coastal Carolina at Center Parc Stadium last Thursday. Darren Grainger was 14 of 25 for 231 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Marcus Carroll ran eight times for 39 yards. Robert Lewis caught two passes for 82 yards and a touchdown. Army West Point beat Villanova 49-10 at Blaik Field at Michie Stadium on September 17. Tyson Riley carried 21 times for 158 yards and a touchdown.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Black Knights won the only meeting between the teams last season, a 43-10 victory in September. Christian Anderson threw one touchdown and ran for another for Army West Point, as Tyrell Robinson scored once.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Panthers are averaging 26.8 points per game so far this season, 92nd in FBS, and they are facing a Black Knights defense that has surrendered 29.7 PPG (90th). Meanwhile, Army West Point has scored 38.3 points a game this season, 32nd in the country, and Georgia State is allowing 38.3 PPG (120th).The Panthers rank 91st in the country in passing yards per game (217.8) and 37th in rushing (193.0). The best opportunities may come on the ground, as the Black Knights are 115th in the country in rushing yards allowed per game (196.3). Against the pass, Army West Point is 42nd (202.3).Army West Point has been one of the nation’s top rushing teams, averaging 284.3 yards per game (3rd), while ranking 120th in passing yards (148.7). The Panthers are allowing 295.0 passing yards (121st) and 158.5 rushing yards per game (88th).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through four games, Grainger has thrown for nine touchdowns (4 INT) and 217.8 yards per game to lead Georgia State in passing. In one prior away game this season, he had one TD (1 INT) and 111 yards passing. Tucker Gregg leads the team in rushing with an average of 56.3 yards a game over four games. He has three touchdowns on the ground. Jamari Thrash is the Panthers’ leading receiver with 95.2 yards a game and one TD. Cade Ballard has two passing touchdowns with 103.0 yards per game through three games to lead Army West Point. In two home games this season, he has thrown for one TD and an average of 110.5 yards. Robinson has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 83.0 yards a game through three games. He has two total touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. Ay’Jaun Marshall has been a key target in the Black Knights’ aerial attack. He has two touchdowns and a 70.5 yard per game average through two appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Army (-350)
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