The Real Animal
Appalachian State +17.5
I think this line is nuts. Appalachian State has defeated Georgia southern each of the last three years including 38-14 last year when Mountaineers had a 515-363 edge in total yards. From what I can tell examining box scores both this year and last, Appalachian State can run or pass while Georgia Southern relies almost exclusively on the ground with the triple option attack. Sure Appalachian State has to be demoralized after scoring a touchdown with six seconds left only to have the extra point blocked in a 21-20 loss at Southern Miss last Saturday. In that game App State had a 455-329 edge in total yards. The Mountaineers averages 212 yards a game on the ground and in the air. Talk about BALANCE! Both Teams are moving up into the Sun Belt conference. Ga Southern has played the more-difficult schedule with NC State and Georgia Tech. Then again the Eagles in those two games allowed 66 points and exactly 1,000 total yards. I’m not sure what to make of their near-upset at Georgia Tech. The Jackets were in control of that game with a 35-10 lead at halftime and then let up. Plus despite being 4-0 I’m not sold on the Jackets. I know Georgia Southern is 4-0 ATS this year but just 2-2 SU and I find it hard to fathom they can be -17.5 given the fact twice this year they were catching 20.5 and 15.5 plus were -1.5 at South Alabama. From what I’ve seen this year, Appalachian State could easily beat South Alabama so last week’s 28-6 win over the Jaguars was not a big deal.