Arkansas State at Georgia State Week 12 College Football Matchup Arkansas State at Georgia State Matchup - Week 12
Sat, Nov 20 2021 · Week 12 · 🏟 Georgia State Stadium Atlanta, GA · Turf · 24,333 cap
Arkansas State✈ 384 mi+1 hr TZ
20 28
Final
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Arkansas State
20
Georgia State
42
P&R Line Georgia State -22
P&R Total O/U 61.5
Confidence 90 High
Vegas Georgia State -15.5 · O/U 66.0
Matchup Prediction
Georgia State has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Georgia State entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Georgia State wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Georgia State wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Georgia State -15.5
O/U 66.0
teamrankings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Georgia State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🚌 Arkansas State 2nd straight Road Game
Arkansas State 2021 Schedule
Arkansas State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Arkansas State vs Central Arkansas-13.5W40–2164.0W40–21UY
Sat 9/11Arkansas State vs Memphis+5.5L50–5565.0L50–55OY
Sat 9/18Arkansas State at Washington+17.5L3–5258.5L3–52UN
Sat 9/25Arkansas State at Tulsa+14.5L34–4165.0L34–41OY
Sat 10/2Arkansas State at Georgia Southern+1.5L33–5966.5L33–59ON
Thu 10/7Arkansas State vs Coastal Carolina+20.5L20–5274.5L20–52UN
— Bye Week —
Thu 10/21Arkansas State vs Louisiana+17.0L27–2870.0L27–28UY
Sat 10/30Arkansas State at South Alabama+9.5L13–3167.0L13–31UN
Sat 11/6Arkansas State vs App State+21.5L14–4867.5L14–48UN
Sat 11/13Arkansas State at UL Monroe+3.0W27–2466.5W27–24UY
Sat 11/20Arkansas State at Georgia State+15.5L20–2866.0L20–28UY
Sat 11/27Arkansas State vs Texas State-2.0L22–2462.0L22–24UN
Georgia State 2021 Schedule
Georgia State's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Georgia State vs Army-2.5L10–4350.0L10–43ON
Sat 9/11Georgia State at North Carolina+26.0L17–5965.0L17–59ON
Sat 9/18Georgia State vs Charlotte-4.5W20–962.5W20–9UY
Sat 9/25Georgia State at Auburn+27.5L24–3457.5L24–34OY
Sat 10/2Georgia State vs App State+10.5L16–4554.5L16–45ON
Sat 10/9Georgia State at UL Monroe-16.0W55–2149.5W55–21OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/23Georgia State vs Texas State-10.0W28–1658.5W28–16UY
Sat 10/30Georgia State at Georgia Southern-6.0W21–1455.0W21–14UY
Thu 11/4Georgia State at Louisiana+13.5L17–2153.5L17–21UY
Sat 11/13Georgia State at Coastal Carolina+12.5W42–4053.5W42–40OY
Sat 11/20Georgia State vs Arkansas State-15.5W28–2066.0W28–20UN
Sat 11/27Georgia State vs Troy-6.5W37–1049.5W37–10UY
Sat 12/25Georgia State vs Ball State-6.0W51–2052.5W51–20OY
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Georgia State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Georgia State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Georgia State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Georgia State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Arkansas State
+0.366
Georgia State
+0.590
Georgia State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Arkansas State
+0.580
Georgia State
+0.625
Georgia State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Arkansas State
0.194
Georgia State
0.213
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Georgia State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Arkansas State
+6.919
Georgia State
+9.050
Georgia State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Arkansas State
+0.763
Georgia State
+0.924
Georgia State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Arkansas State
74.4
Georgia State
74.0
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Georgia State Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2021 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Arkansas State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Arkansas State
-18.1
Georgia State
-18.4
Offense Rating
Arkansas State
6.3
Georgia State
5.8
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Arkansas State
24.3
Georgia State
24.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Georgia State Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Arkansas State #112
0.60
Georgia State #89
0.70
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Arkansas State #116
1.90
Georgia State #98
1.30
Georgia State +0.10
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Georgia State Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Arkansas State #1
15.6
Georgia State #1
35.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Arkansas State #124
74.9
Georgia State #61
48.1
Georgia State +19.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Georgia State with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Arkansas State
Butch Jones #1
1–2 (33%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Keith Heckendorf Yr 1 #1
DC Rob Harley Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Georgia State
Shawn Elliott #1
23–27 (46%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Brad Glenn Yr 1 #1
DC Nate Fuqua Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself