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Eagles vs. Bulldogs: Georgia Southern Looks to Soar in First Matchup Against Fresno State

In this upcoming matchup, Georgia Southern will face Fresno State at Valley Children's Stadium on Saturday night. The Eagles, with an 8-5 record last season, will aim to start their season with a win against the Bulldogs, who are looking to bounce back from a loss to Kansas. This will be the first meeting between the two teams, making it an unpredictable and exciting game to watch. Stay tuned for the Eagles vs. Bulldogs prediction and analysis.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Eagles -122 | Bulldogs +105
• Spread: Eagles -1.5 (-110) | Bulldogs +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 49.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Fresno St. will win straight-up is 51%.

Georgia Southern Eagles

Georgia Southern had a successful season last year with eight wins and a 6-2 conference record. Despite not winning the Sun Belt title, they made their third consecutive bowl game appearance. The team is aiming for a fourth bowl trip this season. They averaged 26.8 points per game, ranking 66th in the country. On offense, they threw for 240 yards per game (48th) and rushed for 126.8 yards per game (125th). Returning quarterback JC French IV had a solid season with 2,831 passing yards and 17 touchdowns. The team has added wide receivers Dylan Gary and Camden Brown to provide additional offensive support. Defensively, they allowed 28.8 points per game (83rd), struggled against the run (95th), and against the pass (118th).

Fresno St. Bulldogs

The Bulldogs struggled in their season opener, falling to Kansas in a blowout loss. They will look to regroup and secure their first win of the season in their upcoming game on Saturday. Offensively, Fresno State only managed seven points, with E.J. Warner completing 62.1 percent of his passes for 179 yards and two interceptions. The rushing game was also lacking, with only 37 total yards. Bryson Donelson had 11 carries for 34 yards, while Josiah Freeman had three catches for 43 yards. Defensively, Fresno State gave up 31 points and over 170 rushing yards and 263 passing yards. They will need to make adjustments in order to improve their performance in their next game.

Offensive Struggles for Fresno State Could Benefit Georgia Southern in Upcoming Game

Last season, the Eagles demonstrated strong offensive performance, particularly in their passing game ranking 48th in the nation. Additionally, they averaged over 125 yards per game rushing. Conversely, the Bulldogs struggled defensively, especially against the pass, a trend that continued into their current season opener where they faced difficulties in defending the run. With expectations of improvement in Georgia Southern's passing game this season, the Bulldogs may face challenges in containing their offense.

Fresno State's offensive success may be hindered due to recent struggles in running the ball, increasing pressure on Warner and the rest of the offense to create opportunities. On the other hand, Georgia Southern is likely to maintain defensive pressure on Warner, limiting his decision-making, similar to the Jayhawks' strategy. Considering these factors, it is advisable to bet on Georgia Southern covering the spread.

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