Samford vs. Georgia State

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Samford vs. Georgia State

Georgia State University opens its season against Samford in the Georgia Dome on Friday, August 30, 2013.

Georgia State University's quarterback Ronnie Bell (18) gives instructions to his wide receiver before snapping the ball during the Georgia State University season opening game against Samford in the Georgia Dome on Friday, August 30, 2013 . JOHNNY CRAWFORD / JCRAWFORD@AJC.COM

Samford's Kelsey Pope (11) jumps above Georgia State's Demarius Matthews (5) as he reaches for the football in the Georgia Dome on Friday, August 30, 2013. He did not catch the ball. JOHNNY CRAWFORD / JCRAWFORD@AJC.COM

Georgia State University's Tarris Batiste (3) and Kail Singleton (24) sack Samford quarterback Andy Summerlin in the second quarter during the Georgia State University season opening game in the Georgia Dome on Friday, August 30, 2013 . JOHNNY CRAWFORD / JCRAWFORD@AJC.COM

Samford's defense stops Georgia State University's Robert Davis (19) after a short gain during the season opening game in the Georgia Dome on Friday, August 30, 2013 . JOHNNY CRAWFORD / JCRAWFORD@AJC.COM

Samford's Brandon Nettles (26) tackles Georgia State University's Robert Davis (19) after a short gain during the season opening game in the Georgia Dome on Friday, August 30, 2013 . JOHNNY CRAWFORD / JCRAWFORD@AJC.COM

Georgia State University's Kelton Hill (4) tries to keep his balance as he runs away from Samford's Jerry Mathis (92) and Bobby Wilson (31).

Georgia State University Head coach Trent Miles talks to his coaches in the booth during the season opener against Samford.

Kelton Hill (4) runs through a large hole produced by his offensive line during the Georgia State University season opening game against Samford.

GSU's Kelton Hill (4) fumbles the ball in the first quarter after being hit by Samford's Bobby Wilson.

GSU's Kelton Hill (4) scores a touchdown against Samford's Justin Shade (5) in the Georgia Dome on Friday, August 30, 2013.

GSU's Brent McClendon (9) makes an ankle tackle on Samford's Emmanuel Obajimi (84) in the first quarter of their season opening game in the Georgia Dome on Friday, August 30, 2013.

Georgia State University Head coach Trent Miles talks to his coaches in the booth during the Georgia State University season opening game against Samford in the Georgia Dome.

Georgia State quarterback Ronnie Bell (18) scrambles against Samford in the Georgia Dome.

Georgia State University defense celebrates after sacking Samford quarterback Andy Summerlin (8) on fourth and goal in the second quarter.

Samford's Chris Cephus tries to stop his fall after he missed the catch during the Georgia State University season opening game in the Georgia Dome on Friday, August 30, 2013.

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Georgia State University's quarterback Ronnie Bell (18) gives instructions to his wide receiver before snapping the ball during the Georgia State University season opening game against Samford in the Georgia Dome on Friday, August 30, 2013 . JOHNNY CRAWFORD / JCRAWFORD@AJC.COM

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