Troy at Georgia State 11/27/21 - College Football Picks & Predictions

After a rough start against good teams, Georgia State has won five of its last six games and is set to earn a bowl bid with its 6-5 record. The last obstacle is Troy, a team that is 5-6. Georgia State knocked off then-ranked Coastal Carolina two weeks ago and has won its last two. Troy has lost three of its last four. Three of the Trojans' five wins were by six points or less.

Georgia State has a punishing ground game, averaging 220 yards per outing, and that is 14th best in the nation. The Panthers are still being outscored overall though, averaging 25.3 while giving up 29.3.

Darren Grainger leads Georgia State with 1372 yards passing, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions. He also has 477 yards rushing and two more touchdowns. Tucker Gregg has 816 yards rushing and nine touchdowns. Jamyest Williams has 702 yards rushing, eight touchdowns, and is averaging 6.7 yards per carry. The Georgia State rushing attack is averaging a healthy five yards per carry.

Troy is averaging 24 points per game and is giving up 25.1. The Trojans are averaging 234 yards passing and 103 rushing. Troy has passed for 2577 yards this year, 15 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Gunnar Watson has thrown for 1326 yards and Talor Powell has passed for 1251. Both have played in recent weeks. Tez Johnson leads the receivers with 700 yards. Four more receivers have around 300 yards each. Troy has defended the run well at times this year and is holding opponents to 132 yards per game.