While many fans are waiting for some of the exciting matchups on Saturday, South Alabama and Georgia State will kick off the action this week in a Thursday matchup. Both teams enter the matchup with 1-6 records and are looking to get their seasons on track.
Thursday Night in FBS:
South Alabama (1-6)
@ Georgia State (1-6)
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South Alabama vs Georgia State Prediction
South Alabama and Georgia State are two teams that have struggled in the SBC this season. However, one will have the opportunity to get back on track. While we do not love the roster of either team, we favor South Alabama to come out on top in this matchup.
South Alabama Depth Chart
| WR-X | Devin Voisin | Jeremy Scott | Noah Toster | |
| WR-Z | Brendan Jenkins | Micah Woods | ||
| WR-SL | Anthony Eager | Jeremiah Jones-Thomas | ||
| LT | Jordan Davis | Daniel Foster-Allen | ||
| LG | Amaury Wiggins | Devin White | ||
| C | Malachi Preciado | Adrian Griffin | ||
| RG | Asher Hale | Kenton Jerido | ||
| RT | Ethan Hubbard | Brayden Ramey | ||
| LTE | Miller McCrumby | Brec Long | ||
| RTE | Trent Thomas | Rod Gibbs | ||
| QB | Bishop Davenport | Jared Hollins | Zach Pyron | |
| RB | Kentrel Bullock | PJ Martin | Keenan Phillips | |
| DE | Tyler Thomas | Emmanuel Waller | E’Mauri Smiley | |
| NT | Ed Smith IV | Stephen Johnson | Dominic Wiseman | |
| DT | RJ Moss Jr. | Nathan Jennings | Achilles Woods | |
| EDGE | Tirrell Johnson Jr. | Tre’Mon Henry | IBK Mafe | William Felton IV |
| WLB | Darius McKenzie | Caleb Dozier | Parker Shattuck | |
| MLB | Blayne Myrick | Dalton Hughes | Chrystyile Caldwell | |
| FCB | Jayvon Henderson | Damyrion Darby | ||
| SS | Christopher Wallace Jr. | Anthony Brown | Tywon Wray Jr. | |
| FS | Wesley Miller | Ty Goodwill | Cole Blaylock | Kohl Bradley |
| BCB | Nehemiah Chandler | Brian Dillard | ||
| NB | Mike Harris | Dallas Young | ||
| P | Aleksi Pulkkinen | James Whatley | ||
| K | Hamilton DiBoyan | Davis Little |
Georgia State Depth Chart
| WR-X | Ted Hurst | Keron Milton | Jaylin Marshall | ||
| WR-Z | Leo Blackburn | Derrick Avery Jr. | Kyle Washington | ||
| WR-Y | Javon Robinson | DJ Riles | Austin McGee | ||
| LT | Derrell Bailey Jr. | Mason Cook | |||
| LG | Donovan Funsch | Aidan Andrews | |||
| C | Tyhler Williams | Dominic Johnson | |||
| RG | Deandre Duffus | Jeff Burton | |||
| RT | Kynjrick Boyd | Jeremiah McCrimmon | Obadiah Obasuyi | ||
| TE | Camden Overton-Howard | Avion McBride | Lane Wadle | Grant Hollier | |
| QB | TJ Finley | Cameran Brown | Christian Veilleux | ||
| RB | Rashad Amos | Jordon Simmons | Branson Robinson | DJay Braswell | TJ Peyton |
| DE | Jabriel Rhodes-Nelson | Ian Mathews | |||
| NT | Fuches Lewis II | Jartavius Flounoy | |||
| DT | Henry Bryant | Bishop Thomas | |||
| JACK | Marlin Dean | Kelan Butler | Zavier Carter | ||
| WLB | Josiah Robinson | Brent Washington | |||
| MLB | Damaine Wilson | Kedrick Walker | |||
| LCB | Bernard Causey III | Isaiah Dunson | Tyler Scott | ||
| SS | D-Icey Hopkins | Jaylen Jones | |||
| FS | Jordan Huff | Deuce Walker | |||
| RCB | Deuce Fillmore | Chams Diagne | Sam McCall | ||
| NB | Chandler Jordan | Demonte Gaston | Derrick Maxey III | ||
| P | Reed Chandley | Bo Gaines | |||
| K | Braeden McAlister | Liam Rickman |
South Alabama vs Georgia State Injury Report
Unfortunately for both South Alabama and Georgia State, they have dealt with significant injuries to their roster this season. South Alabama has 11 players that are listed on the injury report, including five who are confirmed out. Georgia State is not doing any better, with 12 players listed on the report, including seven who are confirmed as out.
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