Georgia State Panthers fell 33-26 to the Appalachian State Mountaineers in a close game that ended in heartbreaking fashion at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Despite the loss, head coach Dell McGee expressed pride in his team’s effort and resilience throughout the game. Michel Dukes led the Panthers’ ground attack with 81 yards and one touchdown, while Freddie Brock added 67 yards on the ground. Zach Gibson connected with Ted Hurst for 57 yards and a score.
Defensively, Anthony Blume and Gavin Pringle stood out with tackles and a recovered fumble. The Panthers won the turnover battle, forcing one turnover and turning it into three points. Georgia State’s defense held Appalachian State to 180 rushing yards, out-rushing them by 14 yards.
The game saw several lead changes, with both teams fighting hard until the end. Georgia State scored a late field goal to take a 26-25 lead in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t hold on as Appalachian State added eight more points to secure the win.
Game notes highlighted Georgia State’s turnovers, second-quarter scoring, and struggles on third down conversions. The Panthers now look to bounce back in a Friday night matchup against UConn on November 1st. With a strong performance on both sides of the ball, Georgia State aims to turn things around and get back to winning ways against UConn.
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