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Panthers Host Coastal for Halloween Showdown

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GEORGIA STATE (4-3, 1-2 SBC) vs COASTAL CAROLINA (2-5, 1-2 SBC)

Saturday, Oct. 31 | 2:00 p.m. ET | Atlanta, Ga.

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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After a two-game road swing, Georgia State returns home to face Coastal Carolina in a Halloween matchup on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2:00p.m., the first game in Center Parc Credit Union since the first weekend in October.

The Panthers are 4-3 on the season, matching the best start in program history dating back to the 2023 when Georgia State went 4-0 to begin the season and continued to a 6-1 record through seven games.

In just seven 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 a 4-1 start in 2026, matching his previous two-year win total before the midway point of the season.

Georgia State is averaging 35.9 points and 449.3 yards of total offense per game through seven contests, including 205.3 rushing yards and 244.0 passing yards per game.

The Panthers continue to dominate on the ground, outrushing opponents 1,437-1,045, while holding a 14-13 advantage in rushing touchdowns. Georgia State is averaging 5.4 yards per carry, compared to 4.5 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. 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.

SERIES HISTORY

Georgia State and Coastal Carolina are meeting for the 10th time in program history and the fifth on home territory. The Panthers look for their first win at home against the Chanticleers.

PROTECTING THE PARC

Georgia State is a perfect 3-0 at home this season with wins over N.C. A&T, Northern Illinois and Old Dominion.

The Panthers have outscored those three opponents 136-34, an average margin of 34.0 points per game.

GSU has scored at least 35 points in all three home games while holding every home opponent to 14 points or fewer.

Georgia State is averaging 45.3 points per game at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium while allowing just 11.3 points per contest.

The Panthers have scored 18 touchdowns across their three home games, including eight in the season-opening 59-10 win over N.C. A&T.

LEADING THE SUN BELT

Georgia State’s offense leads the Sun Belt in 3rd down conversions (0.457) conversion percentage. They are also second in the Sun Belt in total offense, averaging 449.3 yards per game.

The offensive line leads the conference and are 13th in the nation in fewest sacks allowed (1.0 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 12th in the nation in team sacks (3.0 pg). They also lead the conference in fewest first downs allowed (127).

The Panthers’ special teams leads the conference and ranks seventh in the nation in blocked punts (1).

UP NEXT

Georgia State opens November action on the road in Boone, N.C., to face Appalachian State on Saturday, Nov. 7.

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North Carolina Central Claims Four MEAC Football Weekly Honors Behind Gino Addison’s 214 Yards

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The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced its football weekly honors, with North Carolina Central’s Gino Addison earning Offensive Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week honors. Eagles teammate Zarion Walters was named Defensive Player of the Week, while Victor Goree earned Offensive Lineman of the Week honors. Norfolk State’s Jason Wonodi was named Specialist of the Week.

Offensive Player / Rookie of the Week: Gino Addison | NCCU | RB | Starke, Fla.

Addison turned in a career performance, rushing 31 times for 214 yards and two touchdowns in North Carolina Central’s win over Delaware State. He has recorded back-to-back 100-yard rushing games.

Defensive Player of the Week: Zarion Walters | NCCU | DL | Richlands, N.C.

Walters recorded six tackles, including one sack and two tackles for loss in North Carolina Central’s win over Delaware State. Walters led an Eagles defense that held Delaware State to 1-of-8 on third-down conversions.

Offensive Lineman of the Week: Victor Goree | NCCU | OL | Rock Hill, S.C.

Goree recorded three pancake blocks and graded out at 93 percent in the Eagles’ win over Delaware State. North Carolina Central totaled 427 yards of offense, including 272 on the ground.

Specialist of the Week: Jason Wonodi | Norfolk State | WR | Brockton, Mass.

Wonodi returned a punt 47 yards for a touchdown, accounting for Norfolk State’s only points against South Carolina State.

Other Notable Performances

Ben Chandler IV (Howard) — Chandler IV recorded the game-winning pick-six in overtime in Howard’s win at Morgan State.

Mason Pickett-Hicks (South Carolina State) — Pickett-Hicks rushed for 52 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries in the Bulldogs’ 22-7 victory over Norfolk State. The Rock Hill, South Carolina, native averaged 5.8 yards per carry, including a game-long 21-yard run, as SC State totaled 321 yards of offense to open MEAC play with a win.

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