Maine at Georgia Southern - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 20th 2025 (7:00 PM EDT)
Georgia Southern -22.0 (57.5) (-2000)  Open: -22.0 | 55.5
Georgia Southern 45 - Maine: 17

 
Black Bears (0 - 2) (1 - 1 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 12 - 37 (12 - 37 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
GASO 2nd straight Home Game
MAINE coming off BYE
GASO is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: -6.5  (SP+ GASO -9)
GASO Win prob: 96% | Cover: 52%
Eagles (7 - 6) (7 - 5 - 1)
Coach Clay Helton (20 - 18)
Avg Score : 28 - 32 (36 - 33 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.5 - 6.5 (#75)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
 
Maine's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Maine at Liberty+25.551.0L 7 - 28UY
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Maine at Georgia Southern+22.057.5L 17 - 45ON

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Maine's Schedule
Georgia Southern's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Georgia Southern at Fresno State+2.554.5L 14 - 42ON
Sat 9/6 Georgia Southern at USC+29.061.5L 20 - 59ON
Sat 9/13 Georgia Southern vs Jacksonville State-3.059.0W 41 - 34OY
Sat 9/20 Georgia Southern vs Maine-22.057.5W 45 - 17OY
Sat 9/27 Georgia Southern at James Madison+14.554.5L 10 - 35UN
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/9 Georgia Southern vs Southern Miss+3.059.5L 35 - 38OY
Sat 10/18 Georgia Southern vs Georgia State-6.558.5W 41 - 24OY
Sat 10/25 Georgia Southern at Arkansas State-1.559.5L 24 - 34UN
BYE WEEK
Thu 11/6 Georgia Southern at App State+4.562.5W 25 - 23UY
Sat 11/15 Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina-3.059.5W 45 - 40OY
Sat 11/22 Georgia Southern vs Old Dominion+10.062.0L 10 - 45UN
Sat 11/29 Georgia Southern at Marshall+10.561.5W 24 - 19UY
Mon 12/29 Georgia Southern vs App State-10.058.5W 29 - 10UY

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0

Predictions for Georgia Southern's Schedule
Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MAINE0%120%000%000%36.50%0%0000
GASO#68 (.19)43% (65)27.946% (44)2.84 (101)12840% (85)2384.57 (17)#105 (.23)45% (108)32.347% (109)44% (102)3.81 (71)48.31.71.5
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MAINE0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
GASO0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MAINE Offense112120%00000000%0%0%0%0%
GASO Defense1332.33345.5%3.811.5 - - - - - 47%53%47%44%14%.23
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MAINE Defense136.536.50%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
GASO Offense1327.936.242.9%4.571.7223661282383.846%53%46%40%17%.19

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Maine10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Georgia Southern1330:0921.845%75%5.648.31.71.54.61.6127.7
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MAINE Offense10%0%000000%0%0
GASO Defense1347% (27)47% (109) - - - - .18 (99)3.1 (87)72% (60)8% (106)1 (79)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MAINE Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
GASO Offense1346% (95)46% (44)33.8128.23.824 (45).15 (57)2.84 (101)78% (36)11% (94)0.99 (57)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MAINE Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
GASO Defense1353% (108)44% (102) - - - - - - 13 (31).28 (97)1.5 (52)31% (89)32% (94).35 (89)5% (100)2 (54)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MAINE Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
GASO Offense1353% (39)40% (85)22.234.2237.8710.721 (51)11 (72).23 (86)1.5 (84)31% (60)33% (48).39 (43)6% (65)2 (90)

Maine's Power Ratings
Maine's Power Rating: NR
Maine's Offense Rating: NR
Maine's Defense Rating: NR
2025 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Maine's 2025 Expected Record: -
Maine's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Maine's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Maine's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average CAA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
Maine:    Georgia Southern: -6.36

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Maine:    Georgia Southern: -9.4




Georgia Southern's Power Ratings
Georgia Southern's Power Rating: -6.36  #93
Georgia Southern's Offense Rating: 15.06  #56
Georgia Southern's Defense Rating: 23.38  #129
2025 Talent Rating: 586.00  #99
Blue Chip Ratio: 3  #65
Georgia Southern's 2025 Expected Record: 6.5 - 6.5
Georgia Southern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.4  #103
Georgia Southern's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.3  #59
Georgia Southern's Defense SP+ Rating: 37.7  #130

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 564.29
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


Maine Scoring
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense on Road: 12
Defense: 36.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 36.5

Maine's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Over/Under Record: 1 - 1
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Georgia Southern 34
Maine 22

Projected Total Points: 56
Georgia Southern Scoring
Offense: 27.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.2
Defense: 32.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 33

Georgia Southern's 2025 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 1
Over/Under Record: 7 - 6
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 1 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/20Georgia Southern45Maine17Georgia Southern -22.0Georgia Southern57.5Over
201909/07Georgia Southern26Maine18Georgia Southern -8.5Maine46.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Georgia Southern211 Overs
Maine011 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 01 - 11 - 10 - 0
Road Teams0 - 21 - 10 - 01 - 1

(#) MAINE at (#93) GASO
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatMAINEGASO
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #93
SP+SP+NR #103
Perf GradeGradeNR #108
OffenseOffNR #58
DefenseDefNR #131
Spec TeamsSTNR #118
TalentTalNR #99
Blue ChipsBC%NR #65
Georgia Southern Notes
(10/22) DL is statistically bottom 5 in CFB, line yds & havoc
(10/22) Defense is worst in CFB in Success Rate, Off Avg
(10/9) French 3 INT, team 12 flags, comeback short vs USM
(8/25) Will stay out West between @ Fresno & USC
(8/1) Two West coast games to open. Impact?
(8/1) QB French way to many TOs under pressure LY
(8/1) QB/RB/WR combo great potential as tops in SBC
(8/1) DBs could be strong TY but F7 has lots of ?
(7/12) Helton QBs are historically TO prone
(4/7) WR Brown (Aub) impressive. QB as good depth
(3/24) QB French back. Helton (WKU) added
(3/24) RB Arnold, Mbadinga exp'd. Gibbs big croot
Georgia Southern Injury Report
Maine on Offense
CategoryCat
MAINE OffGASO Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNR #131
SuccessSucNR #108
ExplosiveExpNR #70
PPAPPANR #105
PowerPwrNR #129
SP+SP+NR #130
Pts POPPONR #71
HavocHavNR #110
Maine Run Game
CategoryCat
MAINE OffGASO Def
Run GameRunNR #135
Run SuccessRSucNR #109
Run ExplRExpNR #79
PPAExpNR #99
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #87
Stuff RateStuffNR #52
TackleTak -  #59
Maine Pass Game
CategoryCat
MAINE OffGASO Def
Pass GamePassNR #78
Pass SuccessPSucNR #102
Pass ExplPExlNR #52
PPAExpNR #97
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNR #134
F7 HavocF7NR #106
DB HavocDBNR #100
Georgia Southern on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCatGASO OffMAINE Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #58NR
SuccessSuc #65NR
ExplosiveExp #77NR
PPAPPA #68NR
PowerPwr #56NR
SP+SP+ #59NR
Pts POPPO #17NR
HavocHav #87NR
Georgia Southern Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat
GASO OffMAINE Def
Run GameRun #51NR
Run SuccessRSuc #44NR
Run ExplRExp #57NR
PPAExp #57NR
Run BlockR Blk #90 -
OL YdsOLY #101NR
Stuff RateStuff #98NR
TackleTak - NR
Georgia Southern Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCatGASO OffMAINE Def
Pass GamePass #74NR
Pass SuccessPSuc #85NR
Pass ExplPExl #84NR
PPAExp #86NR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #12NR
F7 HavocF7 #94NR
DB HavocDB #65NR
Program Comparison
GASO 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'25 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5

MAINE 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Paulson Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 4
Georgia Southern -22.0 (57.5)
Georgia Southern won vs Maine this year (45-17)

Previous Matchups
Georgia Southern beat Maine last year (45-17)

  
MAINE's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Carter Peevy20033859%22341776.6
Caden Drezek71354%58014.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Sincere Baines12371135.877
Rashawn Marshall12766945.361
Carter Peevy8332894.062
Nick Laughlin3116415.325
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Scott Woods II55654511.966
Molayo Irefin34400111.823
Nick Laughlin11197217.981
Trevin Ewing13159112.251

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MAINE's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Christian Thomas251001
Devin Vaught131001
Latrell Couchman110011
Jamaree Gibson90001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Christian Thomas251001
Jake Hall50000
Farradj Titikpina (Tr)10000
Dillon White10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ta'kai Chisolm50022
Christian Thomas251001
Jake Kucera50001

GASO's OC Ryan Aplin (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
JC French24939064%29242087.5
Turner Helton (Tr)142654%74102.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
OJ Arnold144103757.262
JC French13331562.421
David Mbadinga4919614.016
Weston Bryan3111133.611
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Camden Brown (Tr)6510791416.673
Marcus Sanders Jr.50797515.952
Dalen Cobb5750638.943
OJ Arnold21212110.141

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GASO's DC Brandon Bailey (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jusfin Meyers901015
Brendan Harrington (Tr)852013
Brandon Tyson (Tr)843062
Ayden Jackson744013
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
MJ Stroud3316762
Caleb Moore (Tr)274221
Devin Collier241100
CJ Allen162110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tracy Hill Jr.414107
Jusfin Meyers901015
Elijah McDowell90004