GEORGIA STATE (5-4, 2-3 SBC) at GEORGIA SOUTHERN (5-4, 4-1 SBC)
Saturday, Nov. 14 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Atlanta, Ga.
TV: ESPN+
RADIO: Georgia State Radio Network in Atlanta on WRAS-FM 88.5, in Gainesville on WGTJ-FM 97.5, GSU Athletics mobile app, www.LowCountryRadio.com
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ATLANTA-- After opening November action with a road win at App State, Georgia State returns to Atlanta to host in-state rivals Georgia Southern for the third-annual Georgia Grown Bowl on Saturday, November 14 at 3:30p.m.
With both teams holding five wins on the season, the Panthers and Eagles are on the hunt for bowl eligibility in the rivalry game.
Georgia State made program history on Nov. 7 when the Panthers defeated Appalachian State for the first time in school history with a 39-23 win on the road at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
The Panthers are 5-4 (2-3 SBC) on the season, surpassing head coach Dell McGee's win total from his first two seasons combined at Georgia State. With its third conference win this season, Georgia State has also surpassed McGee's conference win total from the first two seasons.
Georgia State is averaging 34.4 points and 431.7 yards of total offense per game through nine contests, including 206.9 rushing yards and 224.8 passing yards per game.
The Panthers continue to hold an advantage on the ground, outrushing opponents 1,862-1,167 through nine games. Georgia State has recorded 14 rushing touchdowns and is averaging 5.3 yards per carry, compared to 14 rushing touchdowns and 4.0 yards per attempt by its opponents.
Georgia State has outscored opponents 310-236 through nine games, holding a 74-point scoring advantage. The Panthers have been especially productive in the second and third quarters, outscoring opponents 192-136 during the middle two periods.
Georgia State opened the season with a 59-10 win over North Carolina A&T on Sept. 4, setting the program record for most points scored in a game, largest margin of victory and second fewest points allowed in program history.
THE GEORGIA GROWN BOWL
State vs. Southern is back for the third-annual Georgia Grown Bowl. The Panthers look to take the cup for the first time since the inauguration of the bowl game in 2024. Georgia State and Georgia Southern solidified a partnership deal with Georgia Grown to present the Georgia Grown Bowl to begin during the 2024 season.
Georgia Grown is proud to partner with Georgia State and Georgia Southern to support each institution, highlight one of our state's best, new rivalry games, and showcase Georgia's No.1 industry – agriculture.
After the game, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper will present the winner of the Panthers vs. Eagles matchup with the Commissioner's Cup – a symbol of Georgia's excellence in agriculture, education and athletics.
PANTHERS VS. THE SUN BELT
Georgia State is 2-3 in conference play after defeating Old Dominion (Oct. 3) and Appalachian State (Nov. 7).
The Panthers made program history after defeating Appalachian State for the first time in school history with a 39-23 victory at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Nov. 7. GSU secured the historic road win behind a dominant defensive performance, three touchdown passes from quarterback Ayden Pereira and four field goals from Samer Layous.
Georgia State opened conference play with a 42-10 Homecoming win over Old Dominion, highlighted by Cameran Brown's program-record six touchdown passes and a defensive effort that held the Monarchs to a program-low 146 yards of total offense.
The Panthers also tied the program record with seven sacks, while Xavier Esqillion matched the individual single-game record with three sacks.
PROTECTING THE PARC
Georgia State is 3-1 at home this season with wins over N.C. A&T, Northern Illinois and Old Dominion.
The Panthers have outscored opponents 156-65 in four home games, an average scoring margin of 22.8 points per contest.
GSU scored at least 35 points in each of its first three home games while holding those opponents to 14 points or fewer. The Panthers scored 20 points in their most recent home contest against Coastal Carolina.
Georgia State is averaging 39.0 points per game at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium while allowing 16.3 points per contest.
The Panthers have scored 20 touchdowns across their four home games, including eight in the season-opening 59-10 win over N.C. A&T.
SERIES HISTORY
Georgia State and Georgia Southern are meeting for the 13th time in program history and the seventh on home territory. The Panthers and Eagles are tied in the series with six wins apiece.
UP NEXT
Georgia State goes on its last road trip of the season to Huntington, W.Va., to face Marshall on Saturday, Nov. 21.
