Georgia Southern vs Old Dominion Picks and Prediction – 10/24/2024

The Georgia Southern Eagles will be back on the road this week with the game in Virginia against Old Dominion. Georgia Southern comes into this week playing good football with five wins and two losses overall having won four of the last five including three in a row following a 14 point victory against James Madison in their last outing. Offensively Georgia Southern was phenomenal against James Madison scoring 28 points including 21 in the first half on 406 total yards despite turning the ball over four times in the game. Defensively Georgia Southern dug in giving up only 14 points including none in the first half on 258 total yards. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

JC French leads Georgia Southern this season with 1531 yards and 10 scores on 152 completions. Jalen White has 387 yards and seven scores on 90 carries. OJ Arnold has chipped in 217 yards and three scores on 36 carries, while David Mbadinga has 122 yards and two scores on 29 carries. Derwin Burgess Jr. leads the team with 381 yards and three touchdowns on 31 receptions.

The Old Dominion Monarchs will stay home this week with three wins through seven games played having won three of the last four including two in a row following a 10 point victory against Texas State last weekend. Offensively Old Dominion dominated the game scoring 24 points on 327 total yards of offense. Defensively Old Dominion found it giving up just 14 points on 359 yards after forcing 2 turnovers and allowing just three third down conversions.

Colton Joseph led the show for the Old Dominion offense completing 15 passes for 130 yards and ran the ball 16 times for 111 yards and three scores. Aaron Young was second on the roster with 53 yards on 9 carries. Isiah Paige boasted a team high 36 yards on 6 receptions.

The Georgia Southern Eagles are by far the better team in this matchup playing the better football coming into this week. Take Georgia Southern to continue their winning ways as they dominate a lackluster Old Dominion team. Take the Eagles to extend their winning streak as they do enough to get the win and cover on the road in Virginia this week. Final Score Prediction, Georgia Southern Eagles win and cover 38-7.