Georgia State Panthers at Georgia Southern Eagles
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Georgia State scores in final minute to top Georgia Southern
Williams' decisive touchdown came barely one minute after Georgia Southern's Logan Wright had tied the score on a 9-yard run with 1:39 left in the fourth.
In a game in which the teams would combine for more than 850 yards total offense, the score was tied at 7 entering the fourth quarter. With 11:19 remaining, Georgia State's Tucker Gregg scored on a 3-yard run to give the Panthers a 14-7 lead that stood up until the final two minutes.
For Georgia State (4-4, 3-1 Sun Belt), Darren Grainger completed 16 of 27 passes for 141 yards. Williams had 97 yards rushing on 12 carries and Gregg gained 87 yards on 16 carries.
For Georgia Southern (2-6, 1-4), Justin Tomlin completed 18 of 27 passes for 279 yards and a touchdown. He had two interceptions, the only turnovers in the game. Wright had 20 carries for 113 of the Eagles' 207 yards rushing.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 2nd Period 5:23 | Beau Johnson 17 Yd pass from Justin Tomlin (Alex Raynor Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:06 | Tucker Gregg 2 Yd Run (Noel Ruiz Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:19 | Tucker Gregg 3 Yd Run (Noel Ruiz Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:39 | Logan Wright 9 Yd Run (Alex Raynor Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:26 | Jamyest Williams 23 Yd Run (Noel Ruiz Kick) |
Statistics
 GAST |
 GASO |
|
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 24 |
| 4-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-13 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 378 | Total Yards | 486 |
| 141 | Passing | 279 |
| 16/27 | Comp/Att | 18/27 |
| 5.2 | Yards per pass | 10.3 |
| 237 | Rushing | 207 |
| 40 | Rushing Attempts | 47 |
| 5.9 | Yards per rush | 4.4 |
| 2-25 | Penalties | 4-30 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 25:07 | Possession | 34:53 |
Game Information
Location: Statesboro, GA
Attendance: 17,843 · Capacity:
Sun Belt - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 12-2 | 8-0 |
| Old Dominion | 10-3 | 6-2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 6-7 | 5-3 |
| Georgia Southern | 7-6 | 4-4 |
| Marshall | 5-7 | 3-5 |
| App State | 5-8 | 2-6 |
| Georgia State | 1-11 | 0-8 |
Sun Belt - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 8-6 | 6-2 |
| Southern Miss | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Louisiana | 6-7 | 5-3 |
| Arkansas State | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Texas State | 7-6 | 3-5 |
| South Alabama | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| UL Monroe | 3-9 | 1-7 |
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