Georgia Southern vs Nevada Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

On Saturday, the Georgia Southern Eagles (0-1) face off against the Nevada Wolf Pack (1-1) at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada. Get the rest of our free college football picks here!

Nevada comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped four of their last five games dating back to last season. They won their first game of the season last weekend against Troy, 28-26. In their previous season, quarterback Brendon Lewis racked up 1,313 passing yards for the team. Running back Sean Dollars contributed significantly as well, amassing 527 rushing yards. Wide receiver Dalevon Campbell showcased his skills by accumulating 594 receiving yards for the Wolf Pack. Looking at their last five games from the previous season, Nevada's defense struggled, conceding an average of 33.8 points per game. The team's overall performance was dismal, ending the season with just two wins and ten losses. As they head into a new season, Nevada is eager to continue their momentum into this home game against a Georgia Southern team who is hungry for their first win of the year. Throughout last season, the Wolf Pack offense averaged a modest 17.3 points per game.

Georgia Southern enters this game having lost last year’s Myrtle Beach Bowl to Ohio, 41-21. They also lost their first game of the season against Boise State, 56-45. During the previous football season, quarterback Davis Brin was a standout performer, delivering an impressive 3,781 passing yards for the team. On the ground, running back Jalen White contributed significantly with a total of 889 rushing yards. Wide receiver Khaleb Hood also made a notable impact, accumulating 948 receiving yards for the Georgia Southern Eagles. The Eagles struggled defensively in the final stretch, allowing an average of 39.8 points per game over their last five matchups. Despite these defensive challenges, Georgia Southern managed to achieve an overall record of 6-7, just enough to secure a spot in a bowl game. This season, the Eagles are striving to elevate their performance and establish themselves as serious contenders. They aim to maintain their strong offense against Nevada on the road. Last season, Georgia Southern's offensive efforts resulted in an average of 30.1 points per game, a figure they hope to build upon as they pursue greater success.

Last year, both Georgia Southern and Nevada faced challenging seasons. Georgia Southern struggled on the road, managing to secure just one away victory. On the other hand, Nevada found it difficult to capitalize on home-field advantage, also achieving only one win in their own stadium. As these two teams prepare to face off, they see this game as an opportunity to turn a new page and aim for a more successful season. Expect both teams to be highly motivated to gain an early lead and build momentum, as they are eager to leave last season's disappointments behind and set a positive tone for the future. This will be a close one. Final Score Prediction, Georgia Southern wins but fails to cover the spread 31-28.