Georgia State Panthers vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia State Panthers vs Arkansas State Red Wolves

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, AR

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wolves (+1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-4) are welcoming the Georgia State Panthers (4-2) at Centennial Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Arkansas State opens as 1.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 57.5.

The Georgia State Panthers come into this matchup with a record of 4-2 this year. In their last matchup, the Panthers played against the James Madison Dukes and took a loss by a score of 49-22. In the game, they ran 66 plays which gave them 373 yards. The Georgia State Panthers rushed the ball a total of 37 different times and amassed 188 yards, which had them averaging 5.1 yards per tote. On the ground, the Panthers conceded 250 yds on 41 attempts, which is an average of 6.1 yds per run surrendered. Georgia State relinquished 17 completions on 27 tries for a total of 265 yards, and a completion rate of 63.0%.

The Panthers have tallied 2,716 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Georgia State has earned 14 passing touchdowns and 13 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 10 different times. Georgia State has compiled 138 first downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 40 penalties for 343 yds. As a team they're averaging 206.0 yards on the ground which is 26th in the country. In terms of getting in the endzone, the Georgia State Panthers have an average of 36.5 points per contest.

Concerning passing yards, the Panthers have allowed 1,135 yards which puts them in 24th in the nation. They have yielded 189.2 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 56.8%. Overall, they are allowing 336.7 yards per contest ranking them 50th in D-1. They have given up 7 touchdowns by air as well as 10 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.5 yards per rush and 147.5 rushing yards per contest on the season. Overall, they have allowed 885 rushing yards through 6 contests. The Panthers rank 74th in college football concerning their opponents scoring, giving up 24.0 PPG.

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The Red Wolves head into this matchup 3-4 this season. In their last game, the Red Wolves got the win with a final of 23-13 when they played the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. Arkansas State ran the ball for 2.6 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 134 yds on 51 attempts. The Red Wolves finished the contest with a total of 304 yards while they ran 76 plays (4.0 yds per play). The Red Wolves pass defense conceded a completion rate of 52.9%, surrendering 208 yards on 18 out of 34 passing. Arkansas State surrendered 25 attempts on the ground for 81 yards (3.2 yards per rush).

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Red Wolves are 81st in the country averaging 27.4 points per contest. The Arkansas State Red Wolves maintain an average of 366.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 87th in the nation. The Arkansas State offense has 317 penalty yds on 35 violations, which is good for 110th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 6 picks while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 146 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Red Wolves have compiled 1,631 passing yards in addition to an average of 233.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 68th in the country. They hold an average of 133.0 run yards per game and have rushed for 931 yards for this season.

Arkansas State has surrendered a total of 1,363 rushing yards (194.7 yards per contest) as well as 16 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 185.1 yards/game, ranking them 32nd in college football. This season, they have relinquished 186 points. Their defense has earned 4 fumbles recovered and 7 picks so far this season. The Red Wolves defense has participated in 433 plays, which has them sitting 84th in the country. The Red Wolves are allowing 26.6 points per game, which has them sitting 95th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Panthers/Red Wolves college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Red Wolves +1.5

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