As Week 9 of the 2025 Regular Season unfolds, the South Alabama Jaguars will travel to Atlanta, GA, to take on the Georgia State Panthers. Center Parc Stadium, with its outdoor field, will be the battleground for these Sun Belt Conference rivals. The game is set for Thursday, October 23, 2025, kicking off at 7:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN2. Both teams have endured a challenging season thus far, each holding a 1-6 record. The Jaguars have struggled on the road, failing to secure a win in their three away games. Their last outing saw them narrowly lose 15-14 to the Arkansas State Red Wolves at home. The Georgia State Panthers are looking to improve their record at home, where they also stand at 1-3. Their recent 41-24 loss against Georgia Southern highlights ongoing defensive issues they hope to address. The game offers both teams an opportunity to claim a much-needed conference victory.
Georgia State vs South Alabama At a Glance
- Game Date and Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
- Venue: Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, GA
- TV Coverage: ESPN2
- South Alabama Jaguars Record: 1-6 Overall, 0-3 Conference
- Georgia State Panthers Record: 1-6 Overall, 0-3 Conference
- Game Odds: South Alabama -6.5, Total Over/Under 55.5
Georgia State Panthers Prepare for Another Road Challenge
Offensive Performance
In the 2025 season, the Georgia State Panthers have been putting up an average of 132 points, placing them 83rd nationally. Their passing game has been a stronger aspect, accumulating 1,750 yards and ranking 47th. However, their rushing offense has struggled, with only 698 yards, ranking a low 118th.
Comparing to the previous season, the Panthers had a more potent offense, scoring 286 points and accumulating 3,069 passing yards. Their rushing attack was also more effective last year with 1,615 yards, ranking 95th. This year’s dip in performance, particularly in rushing, has been noticeable.
Defensive Challenges
The Panthers have allowed 288 points against them in the 2025 season, ranking a disappointing 134th in defense. Despite the high points allowed, their pass rush has been effective, securing 7 sacks, positioning them 22nd nationally. Their secondary has been a bright spot, with 2 interceptions ranking 3rd and a fumble recovery rank of 9th, indicating playmaking ability.
In comparison to last season, their defense was also challenged, conceding 406 points, which placed them 132nd. The team’s ability to create turnovers remains consistent, with last year showing 9 interceptions and 8 fumbles recovered. This year’s defense continues to rely on its knack for creating opportunities through turnovers.
Recent Game Performances
In their recent away game against Georgia Southern, the Panthers fell short with a 41-24 defeat. They managed to outperform their opponent in passing yards, gaining 280 compared to 212. Yet, their inability to control the ground game, with just 164 rushing yards compared to Georgia Southern’s 210, contributed to their loss.
Prior to that, they faced Appalachian State at home and suffered a 41-20 loss. Despite a solid 303 passing yards, their rushing game was nearly non-existent with only 54 yards. This trend of struggling to establish a ground game has been a recurring theme for Georgia State this season.
Key Players to Watch
Quarterback Cameran Brown has played in 7 games, throwing for 882 yards and 8 touchdowns. Despite his efforts, the Panthers have yet to see an interception from him, indicating his precision in decision-making. In the receiving corps, Ted Hurst has been a standout with 42 receptions and 579 yards, ranking him 18th nationally.
On the defensive end, the Panthers will be looking to leverage their strong secondary play. Their ability to intercept and recover fumbles has been a key strength. Keeping these defensive plays consistent could be crucial in improving their overall game performance.
Team Betting Trends
- O/U – After Win: Last 5 Games (2023–2025) → 5-0 (100.0%)
- O/U – Away Games: Last 4 Games (2024–2025) → 4-0 (100.0%)
- SU – As Favorite: Last 26 Games (2020–2025) → 17-9 (65.4%)
- O/U – As Underdog: Last 12 Games (2024–2025) → 8-3-1 (66.7%)
- O/U – All Games: Last 17 Games (2024–2025) → 10-6-1 (58.8%)
The South Alabama Jaguars Look to Roar Back on the Road
Offensive Challenges
The South Alabama Jaguars’ offense has faced some hurdles this season, ranking 64th in points with a total of 164. Their passing game has been particularly challenging, standing at 111th with 1186 yards. Despite this, their rushing attack has been strong, ranking 29th with 1390 yards.
Their recent game against Arkansas State highlighted these struggles, as they were limited to 118 passing yards. However, they showcased their rushing strength with 175 yards on the ground, a consistent theme throughout their season.
Defensive Insights
Defensively, the Jaguars have had mixed results, allowing 205 points, placing them 112th in points against. Their pass rush has been more effective, with 7 sacks, ranking 22nd. Their ability to create turnovers stands out, with 3 interceptions and 6 fumbles recovered, both ranked 4th.
In recent games, such as against Troy and North Texas, the defense has shown resilience, managing to keep opponents’ passing yards relatively controlled. However, maintaining consistent pressure will be key against Georgia State.
Player Performances
Quarterback Bishop Davenport has led the team with 1181 passing yards and 9 touchdowns. Running back Kentrel Bullock has been a crucial part of the offense with 568 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. Wide receiver Devin Voisin has been a standout with 544 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns.
Despite these individual performances, the team will need a cohesive effort to turn their fortunes around. The absence of consistency has been an issue they must address moving forward.
Recent Game Recap
South Alabama recently fell to Arkansas State, 15-14, in a close contest. Their performance was marked by a strong rushing game but a lack of passing efficiency. They will aim to build on their rushing success while improving their aerial attack against Georgia State.
In their earlier loss to Troy, the Jaguars managed to keep the game competitive, losing by just a touchdown. The game highlighted the importance of balancing their offensive strategies to maximize scoring opportunities.
Betting Trends
- O/U – Home Games: Last 7 Games (2024–2025) → 6-1 (85.7%)
- SU – As Favorite: Last 30 Games (2022–2025) → 19-11 (63.3%)
- O/U – After Win: Last 25 Games (2021–2025) → 16-9 (64.0%)
- SU – Home Games: Last 28 Games (2021–2025) → 17-11 (60.7%)
- O/U – As Favorite: Last 7 Games (2024–2025) → 5-2 (71.4%)
Georgia State vs South Alabama Prediction: Over 55.5
As Georgia State prepares to take on South Alabama, both teams display vulnerabilities on defense that point towards a high-scoring game. South Alabama has allowed 205 points this season, ranking them 112th in points against, while Georgia State has given up 288 points, ranking 134th. These statistics indicate that both defenses have struggled to contain opposing offenses, making a case for a game total that surpasses the current line of 55.5.
Georgia State has shown a tendency to play in games that exceed projected totals, especially as an underdog. Over their last 12 games as an underdog, they have an Over record of 8-3-1, which is a compelling trend when considering the projected total for this game. Additionally, with both teams sharing a 1-6 record and desperate for a win, this game could see both offenses opening up to exploit each other’s defensive weaknesses.
South Alabama’s offensive statistics further strengthen the case for the over, particularly their rushing attack, which ranks 29th nationally with 1390 yards. Georgia State’s defense is likely to struggle against South Alabama’s ground game, potentially leading to a high number of scoring opportunities. Similarly, Georgia State’s passing offense ranks 47th, suggesting they can also put points on the board against a South Alabama defense that ranks 111th in passing yards allowed.
Given the defensive struggles and the offensive potential of both teams, the over of 55.5 appears to be the more probable outcome. A projected final score reflecting these dynamics could be Georgia State 31 – South Alabama 27.
- Georgia State vs South Alabama Prediction: Over 55.5
- Georgia State vs South Alabama Score: Georgia State 31 – South Alabama 27
