GEORGIA STATE (4-4, 1-3 SBC) at APPALACHIAN STATE (5-3, 2-2 SBC)
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 2:30 p.m. ET | Bone, N.C.
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 closing out October action at home, Georgia State hots the road to Boone, N.C., to face Appalachian State on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Kidd Brewer Stadium. 

The Panthers are 4-4 on the season, marking their best start through eight games since 2023, when Georgia State opened the year 6-2.

In eight games this season, head coach Dell McGee has already matched his win total from his first two seasons combined at Georgia State. After recording four victories across the 2024 and 2025 campaigns, McGee has guided the Panthers to four wins in 2026.

Georgia State is averaging 33.9 points and 438.1 yards of total offense per game through eight contests, including 199.6 rushing yards and 238.5 passing yards per game.

The Panthers continue to hold an advantage on the ground, outrushing opponents 1,597-1,118 through eight games. Georgia State has recorded 14 rushing touchdowns and is averaging 5.3 yards per carry, compared to 14 rushing touchdowns and 4.2 yards per attempt by its opponents.

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.

Georgia State has outscored opponents 271-213 through eight games, holding a 58-point scoring advantage. The Panthers have been especially productive in the second and third quarters, outscoring opponents 176-126 during the middle two periods. 

The Panthers also tied the program record with seven sacks, while Xavier Esqillion matched the individual single-game record with three sacks. 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. 

LEADING THE SUN BELT

Georgia State's offense leads the Sun Belt in 3rd down conversions (0.439) conversion percentage. They are second in the Sun Belt in total offense, averaging 438.1 yards per game. The offensive line is third in the conference and top 25 in the nation in fewest sacks allowed (1.25 pg). They are second in the conference in fewest tackles for loss allowed (4.0 pg)

Georgia State's defense leads the SBC and ranks 15th in the nation in team sacks (2.88 pg). They are third in the conference in fewest first downs allowed (177). 

The Panthers' special teams is second the conference and ranks 11th in the nation in blocked punts (1). 

MOVING THE CHAINS

Georgia State enters its ninth game averaging 438.1 yards of total offense per game, including 238.5 through the air and 199.6 on the ground. The Panthers average 5.3 yards per rush and 7.8 yards per pass attempt.

The Panthers have converted 47-of-107 third downs this season (43.9%), compared to 29.0 percent by their opponents.

Georgia State also owns a 57.1-percent success rate on fourth down (8-of-14), compared to 58.3 percent for its opponents.

The Panthers have recorded 177 first downs this season, compared to 149 by their opponents, while averaging 6.4 yards per offensive play.

SCOUTING THE MOUNTAINEERS

App State is 5-3 on the season and 2-2 in Sun Belt action after falling 19-3 to Georgia Southern on the road on Oct. 31.

Quarterback Malachi Singleton leads the Mountaineers through the air with 1,915 yards on 154 completions and nine passing touchdowns, primarily targeting Sam Pickett III (484 yards on 31 catches) and Nate Branch (364 yards on 34 catches). 

On the ground, Jaquari Lewis leads App State with 441 yards on 86 carries and eight touchdowns.  

Defensively, Colton Phares leads the Mountaineers with 63 tackles (31 solo) and 5.0 TFL of 25 yards, 1.5 sacks and two interceptions. 

UP NEXT

Georgia State returns home to host in-state rivals Georgia Southern for the third-annual Georgia Grown Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium.