At long last, the college football bowl season is upon us. In the second bowl game of the season, there is a contest between two average teams. These teams are the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Georgia State Panthers. Both teams started the season with the hopes of qualifying for a bowl game and that has come true for both teams as the season has progressed. Both teams managed to win six games and will look for a nice bowl victory to culminate a successful season.
Western Kentucky’s success is due to star quarterback Mike White. This season, White threw for 24 touchdowns along with over 3,800 yards passing. White also has scored six rushing touchdowns this season which makes him a potential option in goal line situations. All season long, White has been forced to carry this team offensively due to the inability to develop a consistent rushing attack. Western Kentucky has used four running backs this season and none of them are averaging over 4.2 yards per carry. If Western Kentucky plans on winning this game, White will have to dominate through the air.
Georgia State’s success is primarily due quarterback Connor Manning. This season, Manning threw for 13 touchdowns and over 2,800 passing yards. Manning’s statistics might look unimpressive but it is partially due to the ineffective rushing attack that the Panthers possess. Out of the three running back who have more than 50 carries this season, none of them have more than 3.5 yards per carry. Manning has been forced to convert some long third downs all season due to the inability of the running game to pick up valuable yardage in the earlier downs. If Georgia State plans on winning this game, Manning will need to carry this team to a victory.
As for my prediction, I have to side with Western Kentucky. Both teams are extremely similar in the sense that neither team can run the ball well. However, I think that White is a better quarterback than Manning and I also think that Western Kentucky’s running game is slightly better than Georgia State’s. I expect this game to be somewhat low scoring but I will take the Hilltoppers by a touchdown.
Western Kentucky vs. Georgia State: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details
Event: Western Kentucky vs. Georgia State
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2017
Start Time: 2:30 P.M. EST
Location: Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL
Broadcast: CBS Sports
How To Watch Western Kentucky vs. Georgia State: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details Online & Mobile
CBS App
Mobile user can watch the game using the CBS app (iTunes Store | Google Play Store | Amazon Store| Windows). You’ll need a cable subscription though, like you would watching it on your desktop.
Sling TV
Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. You can sign up for Sling TV’s free 7-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within seven days, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer or mobile device to start watching.
How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Georgia State: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details On Your Tablet Or Mobile Device
Mobile user can watch the game using the CBS app (iTunes Store | Google Play Store | Amazon Store| Windows). You’ll need a cable subscription though, like you would watching it on your desktop.
How To Live Stream Western Kentucky vs. Georgia State Online Without Cable Subscription
You can also live stream the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. You can sign up for Sling TV’s free 7-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within seven days, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer or mobile device to start watching.
