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Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier directs his team from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Louisiana-Lafayette won 31-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Louisiana-Lafayette not overlooking Georgia State

By George Henry Sep. 17, 2020 10:31 AM EDT

Georgia State quarterback cleared to play, no virus issues

Sep. 10, 2020 04:09 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — After initially being ruled out for the season with a coronavirus-related heart condition, Georgia State freshman quarterback Mikele Colasurdo...

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Georgia State quarterback Dan Ellington (13) is shown in the first half during the Arizona Bowl college football game against Wyoming in Tucson, Ariz. Former Georgia State quarterback Dan Ellington, the team’s starter the last two years, is joining coach Shawn Elliott’s staff as an assistant coach. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Georgia State QB Ellington joining coaching staff

May. 15, 2020 11:15 AM EDT

Wyoming quarterback Tyler Vander Waal drops back to pass against Air Force in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wyoming to face Georgia State in Arizona Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 05:51 PM EST

Ellington leads Georgia State past South Alabama 28-15

Nov. 23, 2019 05:50 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Ellington threw two touchdown passes and Tra Barnett ran for 128 yards and a score as Georgia State cruised to a 28-15 victory over South...

Ellington, Barnett lead Georgia State past Troy 52-33

Oct. 26, 2019 10:43 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Ellington threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more as Georgia State beat Troy 52-33 on Saturday night. Ellington...

Ellington passes for 3 TDs in Georgia State's win over Army

By George Henry Oct. 19, 2019 11:36 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia State quarterback Dan Ellington isn't surprised his team is playing so well even if others can't believe it. "Before we even...

Army visits Georgia State looking to end 2-game skid

By John Kekis Oct. 18, 2019 12:15 PM EDT
Army coach Jeff Monken is facing an unexpected crossroads of sorts midway through the season after two straight losses. In dropping the last two games,...

Ellington, Georgia State run over Coastal Carolina, 31-21

Oct. 12, 2019 09:05 PM EDT
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Dan Ellington threw for 122 yards and a touchdown and added 128 yards rushing while two other Georgia State runners gained more than 100 as the...

Coates leads strong run game, Georgia State rolls 52-38

Oct. 05, 2019 08:42 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Destin Coates ran for two late touchdowns, all Georgia State running backs scored at least once and the Panthers pounded out a 52-38 victory over...

Rowland's kick lifts Texas State to 37-34 triple OT win

Sep. 21, 2019 11:15 PM EDT
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Joshua Rowland kicked a 35-yard field goal and Texas State clipped Georgia State 37-34 in a triple-overtime thriller to open Sun Belt...

Ellington's 5 TD passes rally Georgia State past Furman

Sep. 07, 2019 11:40 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Ellington threw five touchdown passes and Georgia State rallied from a 17-point second-quarter deficit to defeat FCS-member Furman 48-42 on...

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at side judge Eduardo Balbis in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee aiming to continue BYU's turnover troubles

By Steve Megargee Sep. 05, 2019 01:22 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt watches from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Pruitt: Vols need to 'look in the mirror' to get better

By Steve Megargee Sep. 02, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier (19) rolls out to pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2019 10:55 PM EDT

Georgia State rallies in 4th quarter to stun Tennessee 38-30

By Steve Megargee Aug. 31, 2019 08:50 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dan Ellington threw two touchdown passes and ran for a third score as 26-point underdog Georgia State upset Tennessee 38-30 on Saturday in...

Georgia State cornerback Bryquice Brown (5) celebrates with fans after a win over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Georgia State rallies in 4th quarter to stun Tennessee 38-30

By Steve Megargee Aug. 31, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2019, file photo, Tennessee offensive coordinator Jim Chaney walks on the field during practice in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is about to get an early indication of whether its offense has improved as much as the Volunteers believe it has under new coordinator Jim Chaney. The Vols are paying the former Georgia offensive coordinator $1.5 million this season to boost an attack that ranked last in the Southeastern Conference in yards per game each of the last two years. That offense will try to show more firepower Saturday when Tennessee opens the season by hosting Georgia State. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)
Chaney's offense gets early test as Vols host Georgia State

By Steve Megargee Aug. 30, 2019 12:15 PM EDT

Georgia Southern rolls over Georgia State, 35-14

Nov. 24, 2018 06:14 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Shai Werts threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third and Wesley Fields ran for 151 yards and a score as Georgia Southern beat Georgia State for...

App State beats Georgia State, sets up showdown with Troy

Nov. 17, 2018 06:52 PM EST
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Zac Thomas was 20 of 24 for 282 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions to help Appalachian State beat Georgia State 45-17 on Saturday. ...