Georgia Southern vs Ball State Picks and Prediction – 9/23/2023

The Georgia Southern Eagles continue a road trip up north this week in Indiana against the Ball State Cardinals. Georgia Southern is 2-1 thus far this season following a 21 point loss to Wisconsin in week three. For other team Plays and Previews see our College Football Picks. The Eagles have had a ton of success offensively thus far this season averaging 463.3 yards and 32.3 points per game. Defensively the Eagles have had issues however as opponents are averaging 380 total yards and have scored 35 points in each of the last two outings.

Quarterback Davis Brin leads the Georgia Southern offense this season with a 945 yards and five scores on 98 completions but has thrown seven interceptions in three games. Jalen White is the top ball carrier for Georgia Southern with 184 yards and two scores on 34 carries, while OJ Arnold has chipped in 166 yards and three scores on 22 carries. Derwin Burgess Jr. leads all Eagles receivers with 275 yards and two scores on 22 catches.

The Ball State Cardinals remain at home this week after a 38 point victory over Indiana State ended a long losing streak dating back to last season. Offensively Ball State had their best game of the season scoring 45 points after 28 in the fourth quarter on 425 total yards of offense. Defensively the Cardinals controlled Indiana State giving up just 261 yards and seven points after forcing 3 turnovers in the game.

Kadin Semonza led the way for the Cardinals offense completing 17 passes for 137 yards and two scores. Marquez Cooper ran the ball 22 times for 177 yards and one score, while Rico Barfield chipped in 48 yards and one touchdown on five carries. Tanner Koziol led all receivers for Ball State with 60 yards and one touchdown on 7 receptions.