Ball State vs. Georgia State

CAMELLIA BOWL - Ball State worked hard to make this bowl after starting 1-3 in September. Their run to this game includes a 28-16 win over Army as a +10 dog, a 45-20 win at Western Michigan as a +12 dog, and a 20-3 victory over Buffalo in the finale to secure bowl eligibility. Ball State has excellent balance on offense behind senior QB Drew Plitt (17 TDs, five INTs) and freshman RB Carson Steele (829 yards, 4.7 per carry). Ball State is 13-3 ATS against winning teams, including 11-3 ATS away from home versus winning teams. Georgia State is #59 in the nation defensively while allowing 147 yards rushing per game and #81 in points allowed (27.6 per game). Georgia State also played Army and lost 43-10. The underdog matches up well, and this bowl has had seven straight games that have been decided in the fourth quarter, with three decided on the final play. Play Ball State.