Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Venue: Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT
Broadcast: CBSSN
Betting Line: Connecticut favored by 8 points
Over/Under Total: 48
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On Friday, November 1, 2024, the Connecticut Huskies (5-3) will take on the Georgia State Panthers (2-5) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. The Huskies enter as 8-point favorites, and the total for the game is set at 48 points.
The Georgia State Panthers are struggling this season with a 2-5 record. In their recent outing, they faced off against the Appalachian State Mountaineers, suffering a close defeat with a final score of 33-26. During that matchup, the Panthers attempted 34 rushing plays, accumulating 194 yards for an impressive average of 5.7 yards per carry. Overall, Georgia State managed 386 offensive yards on 56 plays. Defensively, they allowed 18 completions out of 27 attempts for a total of 299 passing yards, resulting in a completion rate of 66.7%. On the ground, they conceded 180 rushing yards from 38 carries, averaging 4.7 yards per rush against them.
When it comes to scoring, the Georgia State Panthers average 21.9 points per game, while their rushing game is ranked 89th in Division 1, with an average of 136.9 rushing yards per game. To date, they have amassed a total of 2,692 yards this season. In terms of touchdowns, Georgia State has recorded 13 through the air and 5 on the ground. Offensively, they have achieved 143 first downs, but they have also accumulated 37 penalties for a total of 350 yards. Additionally, the Panthers have turned the ball over 8 times this season.
Defensively, the Panthers rank 108th in Division 1 in points allowed, giving up an average of 30.7 points per game. They allow 5.1 yards per carry, yielding 192.7 rushing yards per game overall, resulting in a total of 1,349 rushing yards allowed across 7 games. In the passing game, Georgia State has surrendered 1,585 yards, ranking them 54th nationally, with an average of 226.4 passing yards allowed per game and a completion percentage of 63.1%. Overall, their defense permits 419.1 yards per game, putting them 115th in the country, having allowed 12 passing touchdowns and 16 rushing touchdowns this season.
The Connecticut Huskies come into this clash boasting a record of 5-3. In their latest game, they secured a victory against the Rice Owls, winning 17-10. The Huskies racked up 309 total yards over 68 plays, averaging 4.5 yards per play. Their rushing attack produced 181 yards on 44 carries, averaging 4.1 yards per rush. On the defensive side, Connecticut allowed 32 rushing attempts for 90 yards, which translates to an average of 2.8 yards per carry. The passing defense of the Huskies limited opponents to a completion percentage of 46.7%, yielding just 88 yards on 14 completions from 30 attempts.
Offensively, the Connecticut Huskies average 413.9 yards per game, ranked 48th in college football. They have committed 42 penalties amounting to 407 penalty yards, ranking 92nd in the nation in this regard. The rushing offense averages 192.9 yards per game, accumulating a total of 1,543 rushing yards this season. Connecticut has thrown 7 interceptions and has forfeited 5 fumbles, achieving 171 first downs. Scoring-wise, the Huskies average 31.5 points per game, placing them 44th nationally. Their passing stats show 1,768 yards this season, averaging 221.0 yards per game, ranking them 76th in Division 1.
On the defensive front, Connecticut has allowed 1,093 rushing yards this season (136.6 yards per game) and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have also given up 7 passing touchdowns and average 188.9 yards allowed through the air, placing them 31st in Division 1. The defense has recovered 3 fumbles and intercepted 5 passes so far this season. Overall, the Huskies’ defense has been on the field for 543 plays, ranking them 99th in college football. They allow 20.4 points per game, putting them in the 30th spot nationally, having conceded a total of 163 points this year.
Will the Panthers or Huskies emerge victorious in this college football showdown against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on Connecticut -8
