The Georgia Bulldogs will face off against the Arkansas State Red Wolves in week 3 of the 2019 season. Georgia fans consider the game a cupcake match-up, but may be surprised how much talent and experience Arkansas State has. Auburn coach Gus Malzahn spent the 2012 season at Arkansas State and did not leave the cupboards bare.
The thing to watch out for in Georgia’s week three game in Athens vs. Arkansas State will be how seriously the Dawgs play out of the gate. Georgia will be fresh off a game vs. Murray State in week two and will possibly look ahead to their week four game against Notre Dame.
Arkansas State boasts a talented RB in Marcel Murray:
The Red Wolves went 8-5 in 2018 and made the Arizona Bowl. Although Alabama toppled them 57-7 in week two of 2018, the Dawgs must show up focused and ready to play. The game has a noon kickoff, so a sleepy start and quiet stadium could make this game more interesting than it needs to be. Winning the turnover battle and avoiding sloppy play will assure the Bulldogs of victory against Arkansas State.
If Georgia shows up assuming they’ll win easily, then they’ll be in trouble. Arkansas State almost beat Nebraska in 2017 (they fell 43-36) and are capable of giving any FBS team trouble. They have a solid pass-rush as well and are the “cupcake” Georgia should be most concerned about this season.
The game will serve as a dress rehearsal for Georgia’s huge home game the next week against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Dawgs must be in top form for that. Arkansas State will do a better job of preparing them for the Irish than Murray State.
