ncaaf Game Recap
Panthers Down WKU 39-21 - Match Report
Destin Coates tore up the turf for 117 rushing yards on Saturday to lead the Panthers to a 39-21 win over the Hilltoppers at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Panthers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 49.0.
Destin Coates rushed for 117 yards, while Jamyest Williams added 45 yards in the win. Cornelius McCoy and Sam Pinckney added 88 and 62 receiving yards respectively.
C.J. Jones rushed for 57 yards for WKU, while Gaej Walker added 31 yards. Tyrrell Pigrome threw for 180 yards for the Hilltoppers, while receivers Joshua Simon and Gaej Walker had 84 and 30 yards respectively.
Georgia State outgained WKU 478-284 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 27-14 by the Panthers.
The time of possession battle favored Georgia State as their offense was on the field for 35:02, longer than the 24:58 of their opponents.