Georgia State fends off Charlotte behind Grainger's 3TDs in 41-25 win
— Darren Grainger threw for 461 yards and three touchdowns and Georgia State never trailed in a 41-25 win over Charlotte on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Georgia State Panthers
41
Charlotte 49ers
25
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAST | 7 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 41 |
| CLT | 0 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 25 |
Jerry Richardson Stadium · 14,410 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | L 20-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 32-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ James Madison Dukes | L 22-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Old Dominion Monarchs | W 42-10 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Northern Illinois Huskies | W 35-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 12:57 41-25
Robert Lewis 38 Yd pass from Darren Grainger (Liam Rickman Kick)
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Touchdown 1:30 34-25
Henry Rutledge 46 Yd Punt Return (Kyle Cunanan Kick)
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Touchdown 2:21 34-18
Jalon Jones 58 Yd Run (Jalon Jones Pass to Colin Weber for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 3:54 34-10
Marcus Carroll 1 Yd Run (Liam Rickman Kick)
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Touchdown 10:23 27-10
Tailique Williams 78 Yd pass from Darren Grainger (Liam Rickman Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 20-10
Liam Rickman 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:00 17-10
Jack Hestera 5 Yd pass from Trexler Ivey (Kyle Cunanan Kick)
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Field Goal 3:11 17-3
Kyle Cunanan 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:43 17-0
Robert Lewis 97 Yd pass from Darren Grainger (Liam Rickman Kick)
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Field Goal 14:56 10-0
Liam Rickman 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:44 7-0
Darren Grainger 8 Yd Run (Liam Rickman Kick)
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GAST
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:51 · End of Game
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CLT 0:51
6 plays, 19 yards, 1:39 · Downs
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GAST 2:30
8 plays, 36 yards, 5:23 · Punt
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CLT 7:53
9 plays, 15 yards, 5:04 · Punt
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GAST 12:57
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:57 41-25
Robert Lewis 38 Yd pass from Darren Grainger (Liam Rickman Kick)
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GAST 1:30
3 plays, -12 yards, 0:51 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:30 34-25
Henry Rutledge 46 Yd Punt Return (Kyle Cunanan Kick)
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CLT 2:21
3 plays, 88 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:21 34-18
Jalon Jones 58 Yd Run (Jalon Jones Pass to Colin Weber for Two-Point Conversion)
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GAST 3:54
8 plays, 80 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:54 34-10
Marcus Carroll 1 Yd Run (Liam Rickman Kick)
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CLT 7:24
4 plays, 25 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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GAST 10:23
3 plays, 93 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:23 27-10
Tailique Williams 78 Yd pass from Darren Grainger (Liam Rickman Kick)
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CLT 11:42
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:18 · Punt
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GAST
8 plays, 47 yards, 1:00 · Field Goal
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CLT 1:00
7 plays, 42 yards, 0:54 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 20-10
Liam Rickman 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:00 17-10
Jack Hestera 5 Yd pass from Trexler Ivey (Kyle Cunanan Kick)
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GAST 1:54
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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CLT 3:11
5 plays, 37 yards, 2:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:11 17-3
Kyle Cunanan 30 Yd Field Goal
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GAST 5:20
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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CLT 7:36
12 plays, 72 yards, 6:07 · Downs
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GAST 13:43
1 play, 97 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:43 17-0
Robert Lewis 97 Yd pass from Darren Grainger (Liam Rickman Kick)
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CLT 13:55
4 plays, 37 yards, 1:01 · Interception
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GAST 14:56
14 plays, 72 yards, 6:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:56 10-0
Liam Rickman 26 Yd Field Goal
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CLT 6:29
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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GAST 8:44
6 plays, 44 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:44 7-0
Darren Grainger 8 Yd Run (Liam Rickman Kick)
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CLT 11:12
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:29 · Downs
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GAST 12:41
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:19 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
GAST
CLT
23
1st Downs
18
9-15
3rd down efficiency
3-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-6
568
Total Yards
356
466
Passing
268
27/33
Comp/Att
23/35
14.1
Yards per pass
7.7
102
Rushing
88
39
Rushing Attempts
29
2.6
Yards per rush
3.0
11-80
Penalties
7-65
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:32
Possession
28:28
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