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Georgia Southern Eagles vs Georgia State Panthers Recap - Eagles Win 38-21

Georgia State was unable to contain Jalen White on Saturday and the result was a 38-21 Week 5 loss against the Eagles.

The Eagles were a +3.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 57.5.

Jalen White rushed for 114 yards, while OJ Arnold added 110 yards in the win. Josh Dallas and Joshua Thompson added 89 and 39 receiving yards respectively.

Freddie Brock rushed for 36 yards for Georgia State, while Sy'veon Wilkerson added 5 yards. Christian Veilleux threw for 356 yards for the Panthers, while receivers Ted Hurst and Dorian Fleming had 112 and 58 yards respectively.

Georgia State lost the offensive yardage battle to Georgia Southern 498-385 yards in Saturday's game. Georgia Southern had more first downs as that total ended up 30-15.

The time of possession battle favored Georgia Southern as their offense was on the field for 39:10, longer than the 20:50 of their opponents.

Georgia Southern looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Marshall. Georgia State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Old Dominion.