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Panthers Down South Alabama 28-15 - Match Report

Tra Barnett ran for 128 yards as Georgia State handled South Alabama by a score of 28-15 on Saturday at Parker H. Petit Field at Georgia State Stadium.

Georgia State was a favorite by -9.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 56.5.

Tra Barnett rushed for 128 yards, while Destin Coates added 33 yards in the win. Roger Carter and Cornelius McCoy added 87 and 53 receiving yards respectively.

Tra Minter rushed for 70 yards for South Alabama, while Desmond Trotter added 37 yards. Desmond Trotter threw for 218 yards for the Jaguars, while receivers Jalen Tolbert and Kawaan Baker had 74 and 56 yards respectively.

South Alabama was outgained by Georgia State 384-326 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-14 by the Panthers.

South Alabama lost the time of possession battle 32:33-27:27, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.

Georgia State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Georgia Southern. South Alabama will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Arkansas State.