Watch the highlights, with commentary from head coach
Shawn Elliott, as
Tra Barnett set Georgia State records for rushing yards in a game, season and career and led the Panthers to their fourth straight game and bowl eligibility for the third time in five years with a 52-33 victory over Troy at Georgia State Stadium.
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GSU piled up a then school-record 390 yards rushing as a team, breaking the school record for the third time in four games. (Georgia State would go on to break the record one more time with 414 yards at ULM).
Barnett's 242 yards shattered the school record of 201 yards by Russell vs. Rhode Island in 2012. He broke the record with a 41-yard touchdown run on 4th-and-1 with one minute to play to seal the victory.
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In doing so, the senior from Elberton, Ga., became Georgia State's career rushing leader with 1,631 yards, passing Travis Evans (1,500, 2010-13). His two touchdowns gave him sole possession of the GSU career record for rushing touchdowns with 15.
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Barnett also broke the Georgia State single-season record previously held by Russell (747 in 2012).Â
Quarterback
Dan Ellington accounted for four touchdowns, going 18-of-25 for 189 yards passing, including touchdown tosses to tight ends
Aubry Payne and
Roger Carter, while rushing 11 times for 32 yards and two scores.