Georgia State Panthers vs Appalachian State Mountaineers: College Football Matchup Preview

The Georgia State Panthers and the Appalachian State Mountaineers are set to face off in a Sun Belt Conference matchup on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. Both teams enter the game with identical 2-4 overall records and 0-3 in conference play.

The Georgia State Panthers, led by quarterback Christian Veilleux, who has completed 58.4% of his passes for 1,301 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, are looking to break their recent slump. The Panthers have lost each of their last seven games against conference opponents and have a streak of five straight road losses. Their ground game is averaging 127.3 yards per contest, with Freddie Brock leading the way with 430 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Georgia State is allowing 30.3 points and 409.2 yards per game.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers, led by quarterback Joey Aguilar, who has completed 55.6% of his passes for 1,759 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions, are seeking to capitalize on their strong home record. Appalachian State has won 16 of its last 18 home games in October and has covered the spread in six of its last seven games against Georgia State. The Mountaineers’ ground game averages 143 yards per contest, with Kanye Roberts leading the way with 285 yards and 1 touchdown. However, their defense has been struggling, allowing 38.2 points and 426.8 yards per game.

The betting line favors the Mountaineers, with Appalachian State listed as 7.5 to 8.0-point favorites. The over/under is set at 62 to 63 points. Given Appalachian State’s strong home performance and Georgia State’s recent struggles on the road, the Mountaineers are expected to have an advantage in this matchup.