2021 Georgia State Panthers football team explained

Year:2021
Team:Georgia State Panthers
Sport:football
Conference:Sun Belt Conference
Division:East Division
Short Conf:Sun Belt
Record:8–5
Conf Record:6–2
Head Coach:Shawn Elliott
Hc Year:5th
Off Coach:Brad Glenn
Oc Year:3rd
Def Coach:Nate Fuqua
Dc Year:5th
Stadium:Center Parc Stadium
Bowl:Camellia Bowl
Bowl Result:W 51–20 vs. Ball State
Champion:Camellia Bowl champion

The 2021 Georgia State Panthers football team represented Georgia State University (GSU) during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Panthers were led by fifth-year head coach Shawn Elliott. This was the Panthers' ninth season in the Sun Belt Conference, fourth within the East Division, and 12th since the inception of the program. They played their home games at Center Parc Stadium.

Preseason

Recruiting class

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Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Preseason

Doak Walker AwardDestin CoatesRBSR
Biletnikoff AwardSam PinckneyWRRS-JR
Mackey AwardRoger CarterTESR
Outland TrophyShamarious GilmoreOLSR
Manning AwardCornelious Brown IVQBRS-SO
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Sun Belt coaches poll

The Sun Belt coaches poll was released on July 20, 2021. The Panthers were picked to finish third in the East Division.[8]

East Division
T1 Coastal Carolina 44 (6)
T1 Appalachian State 44 (4)
3 Georgia State 24
4 Georgia Southern 20
5 Troy 18
West Division
1Louisiana 49 (9)
2 Arkansas State 38 (1)
3 South Alabama 27
4 Texas State 25
5 Louisiana–Monroe 11

Sun Belt Preseason All-Conference teams

Offense

1st team

2nd team

Defense

2nd team

Special teams

1st team

Schedule

The 2021 schedule consists of 6 home and 6 away games in the regular season. The Panthers will travel to Sun Belt foes Louisiana–Monroe, Georgia Southern, Louisiana, and Coastal Carolina. Georgia State will play host to Sun Belt foes Appalachian State, Texas State, Arkansas State, and Troy.

The Panthers will host two of the three non-conference opponents at Center Parc Stadium, Army, a FBS Independent and Charlotte of the Conference USA, and will travel to North Carolina of the Atlantic Coast Conference and Auburn of the Southeastern Conference.

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Game summaries

Army West Point

See also: 2021 Army West Point Black Knights football team.

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GSU –2.5 50
Statistics Army West PointGeorgia State
First downs 20 14
Total yards 356 177
Rushing yards 258 48
Passing yards 98 129
Turnovers 0 2
Time of possession 42:07 17:53
Team Category Player Statistics
Army West Point Passing Christian Anderson 1/2, 40 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Christian Anderson 15 carries, 55 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Tyrell Robinson 1 reception, 40 yards, 1 TD
Georgia State Passing Cornelious Brown IV 12/20, 129 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Destin Coates 13 carries, 48 yards, 1 TD
Receiving 7 receptions, 87 yards

At North Carolina

See also: 2021 North Carolina Tar Heels football team.

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UNC –26.0 66
Statistics Georgia StateNorth Carolina
First downs 16 28
Total yards 271 607
Rushing yards 181 201
Passing yards 90 406
Turnovers 1 1
Time of possession 30:17 29:43
Team Category Player Statistics
Georgia State Passing Cornelious Brown IV 12/26, 68 yards, 1 INT
Rushing 5 carries, 56 yards
Receiving Jamari Thrash 2 receptions, 18 yards
North Carolina Passing 21/29, 352 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Sam Howell 11 carries, 104 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving 3 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD

Charlotte

See also: 2021 Charlotte 49ers football team.

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GSU –4.5 63
Statistics CharlotteGeorgia State
First downs 17 20
Total yards 276 437
Rushing yards 118 298
Passing yards 158 139
Turnovers 1 2
Time of possession 33:21 26:39
Team Category Player Statistics
Charlotte Passing 13/28, 158 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Calvin Camp 14 carries, 53 yards
Receiving 5 receptions, 45 yards
Georgia State Passing Darren Grainger 6/12, 139 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Destin Coates 4 carries, 83 yards
Receiving Jamari Thrash 2 receptions, 62 yards, 1 TD

At Auburn

See also: 2021 Auburn Tigers football team.

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AUB –27.5 58
Statistics Georgia StateAuburn
First downs 20 21
Total yards 384 419
Rushing yards 267 166
Passing yards 117 253
Turnovers 1 1
Time of possession 40:41 19:19
Team Category Player Statistics
Georgia State Passing Darren Grainger 12/24, 117 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Tucker Gregg 12 carries, 150 yards, 1 TD
Receiving 4 receptions, 51 yards, 1 TD
Auburn Passing 13/27, 156 yards
Rushing 10 carries, 62 yards
Receiving Kobe Hudson 5 receptions, 76 yards

Appalachian State

See also: 2021 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team.

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APP –10.0 55
Statistics Appalachian StateGeorgia State
First downs 23 21
Total yards 502 381
Rushing yards 163 135
Passing yards 339 246
Turnovers 1 3
Time of possession 31:32 28:28
Team Category Player Statistics
Appalachian State Passing 20/28, 326 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Nate Noel 12 carries, 74 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Corey Sutton 4 receptions, 106 yards, 1 TD
Georgia State Passing Cornelious Brown IV 16/31, 171 yards, 2 INTs
Rushing Marcus Carroll 9 carries, 46 yards
Receiving Tailique Williams 1 reception, 66 yards, 1 TD

At Louisiana–Monroe

See also: 2021 Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football team.

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GSU –16.0 50
Statistics Georgia StateLouisiana–Monroe
First downs 39 21
Total yards 572 359
Rushing yards 326 122
Passing yards 246 237
Turnovers 0 2
Time of possession 35:08 24:52
Team Category Player Statistics
Georgia State Passing Darren Grainger 18/25, 230 yards, 4 TDs
Rushing Darren Grainger 12 carries, 84 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Ja'Cyais Credle 7 receptions, 130 yards, 2 TDs
Louisiana–Monroe Passing 15/23, 208 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Chandler Rogers 14 carries, 72 yards
Receiving Boogie Knight 5 receptions, 78 yards

Texas State

See also: 2021 Texas State Bobcats football team.

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GSU –10.5 59
Statistics Texas StateGeorgia State
First downs 26 26
Total yards 378 483
Rushing yards 123 283
Passing yards 255 200
Turnovers 2 1
Time of possession 32:23 27:37
Team Category Player Statistics
Texas State Passing Brady McBride 27/47, 255 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Brady McBride 17 carries, 46 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Ashtyn Hawkins 6 receptions, 108 yards
Georgia State Passing Darren Grainger 16/25, 200 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Tucker Gregg 21 carries, 115 yards
Receiving Jamari Thrash 4 receptions, 74 yards, 1 TD

At Georgia Southern

See also: 2021 Georgia Southern Eagles football team and Modern Day Hate.

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GSU –6.0 55
Statistics Georgia StateGeorgia Southern
First downs 22 24
Total yards 378 486
Rushing yards 237 207
Passing yards 141 279
Turnovers 0 2
Time of possession 25:07 34:53
Team Category Player Statistics
Georgia State Passing Darren Grainger 16/27, 141 yards
Rushing Jaymest Williams 12 carries, 97 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Roger Carter 2 receptions, 59 yards
Georgia Southern Passing Justin Tomlin 18/27, 279 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
Rushing Logan Wright 20 carries, 113 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Khaleb Hood 6 receptions, 107 yards

At Louisiana

See also: 2021 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team.

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LA –13.5 54
Statistics Georgia StateLouisiana
First downs 20 21
Total yards 307 430
Rushing yards 209 143
Passing yards 98 287
Turnovers 0 1
Time of possession 28:46 31:14
Team Category Player Statistics
Georgia State Passing Darren Grainger 8/19, 98 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Tucker Gregg 23 carries, 99 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Roger Carter 3 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD
Louisiana Passing 19/34, 287 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing 17 carries, 98 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving Peter LeBlanc 9 receptions, 118 yards, 1 TD

At Coastal Carolina

See also: 2021 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team.

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CCU –12.5 53.5
Statistics Georgia StateCoastal Carolina
First downs 18 26
Total yards 373 442
Rushing yards 175 209
Passing yards 198 233
Turnovers 0 2
Time of possession 25:11 34:49
Team Category Player Statistics
Georgia State Passing Darren Grainger 18/24, 198 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Jamyest Williams 11 carries, 82 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Roger Carter 3 receptions, 70 yards
Coastal Carolina Passing Bryce Carpenter 17/29, 233 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Braydon Bennett 10 carries, 128 yards, 1 TD
Receiving 7 receptions, 101 yards, 1 TD

Arkansas State

See also: 2021 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team.

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GSU –15.5 66
Statistics Arkansas StateGeorgia State
First downs 16 21
Total yards 270 434
Rushing yards -3 282
Passing yards 273 152
Turnovers 2 3
Time of possession 30:52 29:08
Team Category Player Statistics
Arkansas State Passing 28/48, 273 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
Rushing Lincoln Pare 13 carries, 33 yards
Receiving Lincoln Pare 6 receptions, 118 yards, 1 TD
Georgia State Passing Darren Grainger 10/21, 152 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Jaymest Williams 16 carries, 125 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving Jamari Thrash 4 receptions, 103 yards

Troy

See also: 2021 Troy Trojans football team.

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GSU –6.5 49.5
Statistics TroyGeorgia State
First downs 18 21
Total yards 344 387
Rushing yards 57 247
Passing yards 287 140
Turnovers 4 2
Time of possession 32:56 27:04
Team Category Player Statistics
Troy Passing 21/38, 287 yards, 2 INTs
Rushing B. J. Smith 13 carries, 35 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Deshon Stoudemire 4 receptions, 80 yards
Georgia State Passing Darren Grainger 11/22, 140 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Jaymest Williams 15 carries, 108 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Sam Pinckney 3 receptions, 51 yards, 1 TD

Vs. Ball State (Camellia Bowl)

See also: 2021 Ball State Cardinals football team and 2021 Camellia Bowl.

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GSU –4.5 50.0
Statistics Ball StateGeorgia State
First downs 21 22
Total yards 464 367
Rushing yards 259 74
Passing yards 205 293
Turnovers 0 2
Time of possession 26:46 33:14
Team Category Player Statistics
Ball State Passing 27/46, 293 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing 15 carries, 62 yards
Receiving Jayshon Jackson 12 receptions, 146 yards, 1 TD
Georgia State Passing Darren Grainger 15/19, 203 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Darren Grainger 11 carries, 122 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Aubry Payne 8 receptions, 109 yards, 2 TDs

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Football Inks Strong Class with Emphasis on Defense . Georgia State University . 5 July 2021 . en.
  2. Web site: Panthers Add Local Standout to Bring Signing Class to 18 . Georgia State University . 5 July 2021 . en.
  3. Web site: Coates Tabbed to Doak Walker Watch List . Georgia State University . 27 July 2021 . en.
  4. Web site: Pinckney Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List . Georgia State University . 27 July 2021 . en.
  5. Web site: TE Roger Carter Featured on John Mackey Award Watch List . Georgia State University . 27 July 2021 . en.
  6. Web site: Gilmore Named to Outland Trophy Watch List for Second Straight Year . Georgia State University . 6 August 2021 . en.
  7. Web site: Quad Brown Named to Manning Award Watch List . Georgia State University . 7 August 2021 . en.
  8. Web site: Sun Belt Announces Football Preseason Awards & Poll . sunbeltsports.org . 26 July 2021 . en.
  9. Web site: 2021 Georgia State Panthers Football Schedule. 4 July 2021.
  10. Web site: Georgia State Panthers . ESPN . 4 July 2021.

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