On fourth-and-5 from the GSU 45, South Alabama defensive end Tyler Thomas pressured Georgia State quarterback Cam Brown, who threw the ball right into the arms of Johnson. The Jaguars were then able to kneel out the final 1:01 for the win.

South Alabama vs Georgia State preview, prediction, and betting lines. Both teams have been interesting, but neither one has won a Sun Belt game.

Kentrel Bullock rushed for 113 yards, including a go-ahead touchdown with 1:49 remaining, and Tirrell Johnson made a game-sealing interception in the closing seconds to give South Alabama a 38-31 victory over Georgia State.

Both South Alabama and Georgia State need to win out to become bowl-eligible, which means the loser of Thursday night’s game is guaranteed a losing record and no postseason berth. The Jaguars enter the game having lost six straight, while the Panthers have lost four in a row.

Sun Belt foes match up when the Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-4) and the Georgia Southern Eagles (3-4) square off on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Centennial Bank Stadium. For our projection on which side will come out on top, keep reading.

The No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions face the Wisconsin Badgers this Saturday night at 7 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.