Thanks to season highs in both points and total yards, Georgia State was able to pick up its first win of the season, dominating FCS opponent Murray State, 37-21, Saturday night at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium.
The Panthers, who scored just 23 points combined over their first two games, racked up 37 points against the Racers, while also finishing with 454 yards of total offense.
Georgia State’s defense also was sharp, holding Murray State under 300 total yards with 282.
Ted Hurst had 10 catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Hurst caught his first touchdown in the first quarter and had another on a 16-yard reception in the third.
The two touchdowns were the most he’s had in a game. His 172 yards were the second most of his career.
Georgia State’s Cameran Brown took the reins at quarterback in the second half from TJ Finley, who threw a pair of interceptions and was 11 of 18 for 150 yards and a TD. Brown was 9 for 11 for 101 yards and three TDs.
Lucas Desjardins led Murray State with seven catches for 75 yards and a touchdown. Jim Ogle was 17 for 28 with 138 yards and a touchdown.
Georgia State (1-2), which has not begun its Sun Belt schedule, plays at Vanderbilt on Sept. 20.
The loss drops Murray State to 0-3, as the only team in the Missouri Valley Conference without a win.
Material from The Associated Press was used in this article.
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