Saturday’s matchup between Georgia State and Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl features two teams hoping to finish the season over .500 and head into the offseason on a high note.
Georgia State seemed poised to make a run at the Sun Belt title after winning six of its first seven games. However, what seemed like a dream season came to screeching halt as the Panthers dropped their final five contests, including a 44-27 loss to rival Georgia Southern on October 26.
Utah State won three of its last four games to get bowl eligible, which included double-overtime thrillers over San Diego State and New Mexico. The late-season momentum could play a huge factor into this one — especially since the Aggies will be more accustomed to cold weather in what could be a frigid game in Boise, Idaho.
What should you expect on Saturday afternoon? Let’s break down the game and make a pick.
How to watch Potato Bowl live
Date: Saturday, Dec. 23 | Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Albertsons Stadium — Boise, Idaho
TV: ESPN | Live stream: Fubo (Try for free)
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Georgia State vs. Utah State: Need to know
Will the offenses shine? It’s difficult to peg just how effective these offenses will be considering the forecast calls for temperatures just above freezing, but the defenses will provide plenty of opportunities for this game to be a shootout. The Aggies rank next to last in the Mountain West in scoring defense (33.8 points per game) and 10th in total defense (415.6 yards per game).
The Panthers have given up 42 or more points in four of their last five games. They have especially susceptible to big plays, allowing 33 plays of 30 or more yards — a number that…
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Author : Barrett Sallee
Publish date : 2023-12-23 20:20:42
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