Photos: Georgia State defeats Rhode Island

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Photos: Georgia State defeats Rhode Island

AJC photos from Georgia State's game against Rhode Island on August 31, 2023. Georgia State won 42-35.

Georgia State players, including quarterback Darren Grainger (3), running back Marcus Carroll (23) and tight end Kris Byrd (84), celebrate their win at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35 against Rhode Island. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State running back Marcus Carroll (23) celebrates their win against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Carroll had a career-high 184 yards and three touchdowns. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State running back Marcus Carroll (23) celebrates their win with teammates at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Carroll had a career-high 184 yards and three touchdowns. Georgia State won 42-35 against Rhode Island. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott, center, celebrates their win with linebacker Jordan Jones (45) and wide receiver Tailique Williams (16) at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35 against Rhode Island. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott, center, celebrates their win with wide receiver Tailique Williams (16) at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35 against Rhode Island. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State defensive back Gavin Pringle (3, right) celebrates his interception returned 21 yards for a touchdown during the second half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State offensive tackle Travis Glover (52) celebrates a first down after Georgia State running back Marcus Carroll (not pictured) converted a 4th and 1 to secure their win during the second half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger (3) runs for yards against Rhode Island linebacker Mekhi Bethel (33) during the second half at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger (3) runs for a long gain with blocks from offensive tackle Travis Glover (52, left) and offensive lineman Jonathan Brown (76) during the second half at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State running back Marcus Carroll (23, center) celebrates his 12-yard touchdown run with quarterback Darren Grainger, left, and wide receiver Robert Lewis (1) during the second half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Carroll had a career-high 184 yards and three touchdowns. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State running back Marcus Carroll (23) breaks loose for a 63-yard run during the second half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Carroll had a career-high 184 yards and three touchdowns. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State running back Marcus Carroll (23) breaks loose for a 63-yard run during the second half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Carroll had a career-high 184 yards and three touchdowns. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State defensive back Gavin Pringle (3) celebrates the win against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State running back Marcus Carroll (23) celebrates the win against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Carroll had a career-high 184 yards and three touchdowns. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott celebrates with tight end Ahmon Green (85) after running back Marcus Carroll (not pictured) scored a 12-yard touchdown during the second half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State running back Marcus Carroll (23) scores a 12-yard touchdown during the second half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Carroll had a career-high 184 yards and three touchdowns. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State defensive back Gavin Pringle (3) returns an interception 21 yards for a touchdown during the second half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State defensive back Gavin Pringle (3) celebrates his interception he returned 21 yards for a touchdown during the second half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger (3) celebrates his first touchdown pass to wide receiver Robert Lewis (1) during the first half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State linebacker Kevin Swint (9) celebrates a sack of Rhode Island quarterback Kasim Hill (not pictured) during the first half at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger (3) attempts a pass during the first half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State safety Jalen Tate (22) tackles Rhode Island wide receiver Darius Savedge (4) after a catch by Savedge during the first half at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State linebacker Shamar McCollum (17) hits Rhode Island quarterback Kasim Hill (8) as he looses possession of the ball during the first half at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. The play was ruled an incomplete pass and not a turnover. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State wide receiver Robert Lewis (1) makes a touchdown catch during the first half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State running back Marcus Carroll (23) runs for a long gain during the first half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger (3) throws his first touchdown pass during the first half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State running back Marcus Carroll (23) runs for a long gain during the first half against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State football players run onto the field before their game against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott greets fans during the Panther Walk before their season opener against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State football players participate in the Panther Walk before their season opener against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger, second from right, walks with teammates during the Panther Walk before their season opener against Rhode Island at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia State players, including quarterback Darren Grainger (3), running back Marcus Carroll (23) and tight end Kris Byrd (84), celebrate their win at Center Parc Stadium, Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia State won 42-35 against Rhode Island. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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