One of the best rushers in college football will be on display when Marcus Carroll and the Georgia State Panthers (5-1) visit the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (4-2) on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
The Ragin’ Cajuns last took to the field against the Texas State Bobcats, and they prevailed 34-30. The Panthers picked up a 41-24 victory last time out against the Marshall Thundering Herd.
Zeon Chriss finished with 205 yards on 13-17 passing (76.5%) in the Ragin’ Cajuns’ last game, adding three touchdowns, plus 12 rushing attempts for 67 yards and one rushing touchdown. Jacob Kibodi rushed for 63 yards on 11 attempts. Robert Williams gained 90 yards on five receptions with one score.
For the Panthers in their last game, Darren Grainger finished with 21 completions on 31 attempts (67.7%) for 234 yards, throwing one touchdown, plus 12 rushing attempts for 62 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Carroll carried the ball 28 times for 159 yards and one touchdown. Tailique Williams hauled in six passes for 129 yards with one touchdown.
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Louisiana Players to Watch
- Chriss leads the team with 800 passing yards (160 yards per game) and has a 69.2% completion percentage this year (63-of-91) while throwing seven touchdowns with four interceptions. He also has 327 rushing yards on 40 carries with five touchdowns, averaging 65.4 yards per game.
- Kibodi has picked up a team-best 439 rushing yards (73.2 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Robert Williams has 20 catches and paces his team with 267 receiving yards (53.4 ypg) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Jacob Bernard has also chipped in with 16 catches for 211 yards this year. He averages 35.2 receiving yards per game.
- Peter Leblanc has 209 receiving yards on 15 receptions, with three touchdowns, averaging 34.8 yards per game.
Georgia State Players to Watch
- Grainger leads the team with 1,421 passing yards (236.8 yards per game) and has a 68.5% completion percentage this year (113-of-165) while throwing eight touchdowns with two interceptions. He also has 350 rushing yards on 70 carries with five touchdowns, averaging 58.3 yards per game.
- Carroll has 143 attempts for a team-high 742 rushing yards (123.7 per game) and 10 touchdowns. He also has 11 catches for 91 receiving yards (15.2 per game).
- Robert Lewis has hauled in 30 passes for a team-best 536 yards while scoring five touchdowns. He averages 89.3 yards per game.
- Tailique Williams has also chipped in with 21 receptions for 397 yards and three touchdowns.
- Jacari Carter is averaging 25.8 yards per game, racking up 21 receptions for 155 yards.
Louisiana Recent Stat Leaders
- As part of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ defense, Trey Fite has delivered in their last three games.
- With 15 tackles and one TFL, Courtline Flowers has been an important part of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ defense in their last three games.
- The Ragin’ Cajuns’ defense has been helped in their last three games by the contributions of Terrence Williams, who has totaled 15 tackles and one TFL.
- An important part of the Ragin’ Cajuns’ defense, Glen Brown has 15 tackles and one TFL in their last three games.
Georgia State Recent Stat Leaders
- On defense, Tristan Lyon has helped lead the charge with 15 tackles and one TFL in the Panthers’ last three games.
- Cam Marshall has been doing his part on defense, posting 15 tackles and one TFL for the Panthers in their last three games.
- Henry Bryant has 15 tackles in the Panthers’ last three outings.
- With 21 tackles and two TFL in games, Justin Abraham has been wreaking havoc for the Panthers in their last three games.
Louisiana vs. Georgia State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | -3 | -108 | -112 | 62 | -112 | -108 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Louisiana | Georgia State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.5 (44) | 32.7 (61) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.2 (80) | 23.8 (49) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 11 (104) | 4 (11) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (80) | 8 (60) |
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