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Panthers Fall in Season Finale. Finish at 1-11, Winless Sun Belt
Georgia State fell 27-10 to Old Dominion on the road Saturday afternoon. Freshman Derrick Avery Jr. snagged the solo touchdown for the Panthers to mark his career-first touchdown reception. Jordon Simmons totaled 88 yards to lead the Panthers' ground attack in the game, picking up 5.2 yards per carry along the way. Djay Braswell also tacked on 46 yards on the ground, picking up 4.2 yards per carry. Ted Hurst hauled in seven catches for 76 yards to surpass 1,000 season receiving yards.
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Panthers Drop 9th In A Row,
31-19, at Troy
Christian Veilleux threw for 307 yards and Javon Robinson put up 146 receiving yards, but Georgia State fell to Troy 31-19 on the road Saturday afternoon. Veilleux went 19-for-38 on the way to the 307-yard, one-touchdown outing with one interception. Jordon Simmons totaled 67 yards to lead the Panthers' ground attack in the game. Trojans quarterback Goose Crowder threw for 361 yards and four touchdowns in his first start since early September. The Panthers close out the season at Old Dominion on Saturday.
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Troy HC Gerad Parker Press Conference Previewing GSU
“We know Georgia State is going to bring their best. They’ve been playing solid football all year, and this game means a lot to both programs. We have to be ready physically and mentally. Winning the trenches will be crucial. We have to protect the ball and capitalize on opportunities. Georgia State is talented, so every play matters," the coach said. "We respect Georgia State, but we believe in what we are building here at Troy. We’ll bring our best next weekend and leave everything on the field.”
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Panthers Drop To 1-9 With 30-18 Loss To Marashall
Tj Finley led Georgia State's passing attack with a season-high 251 yards through the air, tossing one touchdown and two interceptions. Marshall quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson enjoyed his return to his hometown on Saturday as he threw for 321 yards and rushed for another 97 while accounting for three touchdowns in the Herd's 30-18 win over Georgia State at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium. The Panthers' only win of the season was against winless Murray State, and that was back on September 13.
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Panthers Come up Short in a 40-27 Loss to Coastal Carolina
Georgia State fell 40-27 to Coastal Carolina on the road Saturday afternoon. The Chanticleers improved to 6-3 on the year and 5-1 in Sun Belt Conference play, while the Panthers fell to 1-8 overall and 0-5 in conference matchups. Jordon Simmons led all Panthers rushers with 99 yards and one touchdown in the contest, picking up 5 yards per carry. Dennis Murray Jr. also added 19 yards on the ground, averaging 6.3 yards per carry. Ted Hurst reeled in 10 catches for 165 yards and one score.
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Panthers Come Up Short in Close Battle with South Alabama
Georgia State fell 38-31 to South Alabama Thursday night at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium. Cameran Brown led Georgia State's passing attack with 241 yards passing, with 4 TDs and one interception. He also rushed for 67 yards. Jordon Simmons totaled 78 yards to lead the Panthers' ground attack in the game, picking up 7.1 yards per carry along the way.-high 120 rushing yards. Brown's most prolific target in the ballgame was Ted Hurst, who caught five passes for 110 yards and two scores.
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HC Dell McGee's Press Conference Previewing South Alabama
Georgia State head coach Dell McGee framed Thursday’s home clash with South Alabama as a defining test of discipline and growth for a developing Panthers team. McGee admitted the season’s struggles have been frustrating. “We’re still finding our identity,” McGee said. “The effort and commitment have been there, but our execution in critical moments has to improve. We have to finish drives and get off the field on third down. That’s what’s separating us right now from being a good football team.”
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Panthers Fall to Georgia Southern 41-24 Despite Fourth-Quarter Lead
Georgia State fell 41-24 Saturday at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. QB Cameran Brown led Georgia State's passing attack with 280 yards through the air, tossing one touchdown without throwing an interception. He also added a career-high 120 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Rashad Amos added to the Panthers' rushing attack by picking up 29 yards and one touchdown in the game. Brown's most prolific target in the ballgame was Javon Robinson, who caught seven passes for 71 yards.
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App State Doubles Up Georgia State 41-20
Georgia State fell 41-20 to Appalachian State at home Saturday. The Mountaineers improved to 4-2 on the year and 1-1 in Sun Belt Conference play, while the Panthers fell to 1-5 overall and 0-2 in conference matchups. Cameran Brown led Georgia State's passing attack with a career-high 212 yards through the air, tossing two touchdowns without throwing an interception. The signal caller also added 30 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Brown totaled 30 yards to lead the Panthers' ground attack.
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Panthers Host App State for Homecoming
After starting conference play last week, the Panthers remain at home to host App State for Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Georgia State is looking for its first win against App State. The starting QB position is still up for grabs between TJ Finley and Cameran Brown. Previously this season, Finely has had the start, with Brown coming in throughout. Receiver Ted Hurst leads the Panthers through another season, totaling 406 yards on 28 receptions and two touchdowns.
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Panthers Drop Close Contest to JMU
Georgia State fell 14-7 to the Dukes in a hard-fought battle Saturday afternoon. "It was a very disappointing loss," Head Coach Dell McGee said. "I thought our defense played well." Rashad Amos paced the Panthers rushing attack by accumulating 30 yards over the course of the game. Cameran Brown also added 13 yards on the ground, averaging 13 yards per carry. Camden Overton-Howard hauled in seven catches for 65 yards and one score. Ted Hurst made his presence felt in the passing game, recording three receptions for 60 yards.
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Panthers Stomped In Road Contest at Vanderbilt
Georgia State fell 70-21 to Vanderbilt on the road Saturday night. The Panthers and Commodores are now 1-1 on the series. Tj Finley led Georgia State's passing attack with 176 yards through the air, tossing two touchdowns without throwing an interception. Rashad Amos led all Panthers rushers with 25 yards in the contest, picking up 5 yards per carry. Jordon Simmons also added 21 yards on the ground, averaging 5.2 yards per carry, as well as one receiving touchdown. Ted Hurst caught seven passes for 71 yards.
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Hurst Leads Panthers to 37-21 Victory over Murray State
Georgia State scored first and never trailed on the way to a 37-21 victory against Murray State Saturday at home at Center Parc Stadium. "Wins are hard to come by, and we're gonna celebrate them when we do have them," HC Dell McGee said. "We have some things that we need to work on in all three phases, but really proud of our guys' effort." The triumph improved Georgia State to 1-2 on the season while the Racers fell to 0-3. Branson Robinson paced the Panthers rushing attack by accumulating 65 yards.
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Kennesaw State Football to Play Home-and-Home Series with Georgia State in 2026, 2028
Separated by less than 25 miles on Interstate 75, Kennesaw State football and Georgia State will play each other in a home-and-home series beginning in 2026, the schools announced Thursday. The Owls will kick off the in-state series by hosting the Panthers on Sept. 12, 2026 at Fifth Third Stadium before traveling to downtown Atlanta to face GSU at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium on Sept. 23, 2028. The two teams have faced off just once before in 2018.
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Friday, September 4
vs North Carolina A&T Aggies
7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
Center Parc Stadium,
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, September 12
@ Kennesaw State Owls
7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw, GA
Saturday, September 19
@ Central Florida Knights
7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
Acrisure Bounce House,
Orlando, FL
Saturday, September 26
vs Northern Illinois Huskies
TBA
Center Parc Stadium,
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, October 3
vs Old Dominion Monarchs (Sun Belt)
TBA
Center Parc Stadium,
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, October 17
@ James Madison Dukes
(Sun Belt)
TBA
Bridgeforth Stadium/
Zane Showker Field
Harrisonburg, VA
Saturday, October 24
@ Arkansas State
Red Wolves (Sun Belt)
TBA
Centennial Bank Stadium,
Fayetteville, AR
Saturday, October 31
vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (Sun Belt)
TBA
Brooks Stadium,
Conway, SC
Saturday, November 7
@ Appalachian State Mountaineers (Sun Belt)
TBA
Kidd Brewer Stadium,
Boone, NC
Saturday, November 14
vs Georgia Southern
Eagles
(Sun Belt)
TBA
Center Parc Stadium,
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, November 21
@ Marshall
Thundering Herd (Sun Belt)
TBA
Joan C. Edwards Stadium,
Huntington, West VA
Saturday, November 28
vs Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (Sun Belt)
TBA
Center Parc Stadium,
Atlanta, GA
Georgia State Panthers 2025 Football Schedule /Results
Saturday, August 30
Season Opener
@ Ole Miss Rebels
Lost 63-7
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium/ Hollingsworth Field
Oxford, MS
Saturday, September 6
Home Opener
vs Memphis Tigers
Lost 38-16
Center Parc Stadium,
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, September 13
vs Murray State Racers
Won 37-21
Center Parc Stadium,
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, September 20
@ Vanderbilt Commodores
Lost 70-21
FirstBank Stadium,
Nashville, TN
Saturday, October 4
Conference Opener
vs James Madison Dukes
(Sun Belt)
Lost 14-7
Center Parc Stadium,
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, October 11
vs Appalachian State Mountaineers
(Sun Belt)
3:30 p.m.
(ESPN+)
Center Parc Stadium,
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, October 18
Conference Road Opener
@ Georgia Southern Eagles (Sun Belt)
Lost 41-24
Allen E. Paulson Stadium,
Statesboro, GA
Thursday, October 23
vs South Alabama Jaguars (Sun Belt)
Lost 38-31
Center Parc Stadium,
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, November 8
@ Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
(Sun Belt)
Lost 40-27
Brooks Stadium,
Conway, SC
Saturday, November 15
vs Marshall
Thundering Herd
(Sun Belt)
Lost 30-18
Center Parc Stadium,
Atlanta, GA
Saturday, November 22
@ Troy Trojans
(Sun Belt)
Lost 31-19
Veterans Memorial Stadium,
Troy, AL
Saturday, November 29
@ Old Dominion Monarchs
(Sun Belt)
Lost 27-10
Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium,
Norfolk, VA
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