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Georgia State Panthers Ready to Take on Georgia Southern in Rivalry Game

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The Georgia State Panthers are on a historic roll, having reached a 6-1 record with their 20-17 win over Louisiana. Quarterback Darren Grainger has led the team to new heights, with current records and statistics that have placed him in the spotlight. As the team prepares to take on Georgia Southern in their annual rivalry game, the Panthers are looking to continue their winning streak.

Key Takeaways:

  • Georgia State is eligible for its sixth bowl game and fifth in seven seasons under head coach Shawn Elliott.
  • The team has won six of the nine meetings with Georgia Southern, including three in a row.
  • Cornerback Gavin Pringle has made two pivotal plays to help win games, including a game-saving interception in the end zone against Louisiana.
  • Marcus Carroll has been a standout player, rushing for 110 yards and adding two receptions for 55 yards in the win over Louisiana.
  • Carroll is No. 3 in FBS in rushing with 121.7 yards per game and No. 5 in all-purpose with 142.6 ypg.
  • Quarterback Darren Grainger is second in the Sun Belt in total offense with 285.7 ypg while completing 70 percent of his passes for 1,632 yards.
  • Grainger's top targets are Robert Lewis, who leads the Panthers with 34 receptions for 561 yards and five touchdowns, and Tailique Williams, right behind with 27 catches for 478 yards and three scores.
  • GSU's top offensive lineman is super senior left tackle Travis Glover, a Preseason First-Team All-Sun Belt selection with 52 career starts.
  • Linebacker Jontrey Hunter is the Panthers' leading tackler with 55 stops, 4.5 TFL, two forced fumbles, and three pass breakups.

Statistics:

  • Georgia State has won six of the nine meetings with Georgia Southern, with the last three meetings being in favor of the Panthers.
  • The team has scored 20 or more points in five of their six wins, including a 20-17 victory over Louisiana.
  • Quarterback Darren Grainger has accounted for 61 touchdowns rushing and passing in a GSU uniform, breaking Nick Arbuckle's record of 59.
  • Marcus Carroll has four of the Top 10 single-game performances in program history, all in his last 11 games.
  • Carroll is the second-leading rusher in GSU history, with 1,638 yards.

Sources:

  • Georgia State Athletics news release, date unknown.
  • College Football Network (CFN) Midseason All-America team.
  • US LBM Coaches' Poll, September 24.

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