Atlanta, GA
Sep 14, 2024
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The Georgia State Panthers secured a dramatic 36-32 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores, highlighted by a game-winning 25-yard touchdown pass from Christian Veilleux to Ted Hurst with just 15 seconds remaining. The game was a rollercoaster of momentum shifts, pivotal plays, and thrilling moments that kept fans riveted at Center Parc Stadium.
Georgia State's defense, led by Kevin Swint's standout performance with two sacks and a forced fumble, limited Vanderbilt's rushing attack to 110 yards. Despite a late surge from the Commodores, including a go-ahead score with just over a minute left, Veilleux orchestrated a seven-play, 75-yard drive to snatch the victory. The win marked Georgia State's first triumph over an SEC opponent since defeating Tennessee in 2019, improving their record to 2-1 on the season while dropping Vanderbilt to 2-1.
Liam Rickman (Georgia State)
Liam Rickman kicked a 24-yard field goal to give the Panthers an early 3-0 lead following a fumble recovery at the Vanderbilt 20-yard line.
Ted Hurst (Georgia State)
Ted Hurst caught a 33-yard pass from Christian Veilleux, putting Georgia State ahead 10-3. A roughing the passer penalty extended the drive prior to the touchdown.
Steven Sannieniola (Georgia State)
Steven Sannieniola recovered his own muffed kickoff and took a knee just outside the end zone, resulting in a safety after review, pushing Georgia State's lead to 12-3.
Junior Sherrill (Vanderbilt)
Diego Pavia connected with Junior Sherrill on an 8-yard touchdown pass, cutting Georgia State's lead to 12-10 just before halftime.
Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt)
Eli Stowers caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from Diego Pavia on a third-and-16, making it a one-possession game at 22-17.
Christian Veilleux (Georgia State)
Christian Veilleux extended Georgia State's lead to 29-17 with an 18-yard touchdown run, capitalizing on a targeting penalty that ejected Vanderbilt's CJ Taylor.
AJ Newberry (Vanderbilt)
AJ Newberry's 3-yard rushing touchdown narrowed the gap to 29-24 after a quick drive by Vanderbilt, setting up an exciting finish.
Ted Hurst (Georgia State)
Ted Hurst caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Christian Veilleux with just 15 seconds left, securing Georgia State's 36-32 victory in a thrilling finish.
Sedrick Alexander (Vanderbilt)
Sedrick Alexander scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown, giving Vanderbilt a temporary 32-29 lead with a successful two-point conversion.
Christian Veilleux (Georgia State, QB)
Veilleux orchestrated a game-winning drive, threw for 269 yards and 3 touchdowns, and also rushed for an 18-yard touchdown.
Ted Hurst (Georgia State, WR)
Hurst was Veilleux's primary target, totaling 128 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, including the 25-yard game-winner.
Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt, QB)
Pavia demonstrated his dual-threat abilities, passing for 270 yards, 2 touchdowns, and adding 40 yards on the ground while leading a near-comeback.
Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt, TE)
Stowers led the Commodores with 110 receiving yards and caught a crucial 18-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.
Kevin Swint (Georgia State, LB)
Swint was a defensive force with 8 tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 sacks, 2 pass breakups, and a forced fumble, anchoring the Panthers' defense.
Vanderbilt Commodores
0
10
0
22
32
Georgia State Panthers
3
9
10
14
36
