Ga. State plays first football game

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Ga. State plays first football game

Georgia State played Shorter at the Georgia Dome.

GSU players including Olufemi Opanubi (41, right) and Austen Wiley (45, center) celebrate with fans after their 41-7 win over Shorter College for their first ever win in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU Athletic Director Cheryl Levick, center, celebrates with linebacker Olufemi Opanubi (41) and quarterback Drew Little (11) in the closing minutes of their 41-7 win over Shorter College for their first ever win in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

Georgia State University center Ben Jacoby (62, right) leads the team in the fight son as they sing with the marching band after their 41-7 win over Shorter College for their first ever win in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

Georgia State University cornerback Brent McClendon (9) and Demarius Matthews (5) race onto the field moments after their 41-7 win over Shorter College for their first ever win in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

Georgia State University coach Bill Curry lays on the ground after getting doused with water by players including Olufemi Opahubi (41) as they celebrate their 41-7 win over Shorter College for their first ever win in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010. Curry lay on the ground for a while until he was helped up by assistant coaches.

After getting doused with water Georgia State University coach Bill Curry gets a hug from assistant coach Jason French as they celebrated their 41-7 win over Shorter College for their first ever win in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU inside linebacker Olufemi Opanubi (41, left) and safety Brandon Jones (20) celebrate GSU's fumble recover against Shorter College in the first half of GSU's inaugural game in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

Georgia State University freshman Ruby Wesby, of Augusta, wears a large blue wig as she shows her school spirit as fellow freshman Jessical Loyd, of Atlanta, left, takes her photograph in preparation for GSU's inaugural game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

Georgia State University juniors from left to right; Jake Murray, of Atlanta, Chris Mylenbusch, of Marietta, and Logan McElroy, of Lawrenceville, enjoy themselves in the Panther Zone as they play a game of corn hole in preparation for GSU's inaugural game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

The Georgia State University marching band practices on the field before their football teams inaugural game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

Georgia State University cheerleaders get the GSU alumni fired up in the GSU alumni section of the orange lot in front of the Georgia Dome in preparation for GSU's inaugural game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU quarterback Drew Little (11) throws a 16-yard touchdown pass during their 41-7 win over Shorter College for their first ever win in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU running back Parris Lee (7) runs a 10-yard touchdown, his second of the night, past Shorter College defenders Collyn Copeland (22), and Spencer Bragg (4, right) in the third quarter during their 41-7 win over Shorter College for their first ever win in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU quarterback Drew Little (11) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown pass with wide receiver Jordan Giles (8), Little's second touchdown pass of the night during their 41-7 win over Shorter College for their first ever win in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU running back Parris Lee (7) fights for extra yardage as he is brought down by Shorter defender Mason Strickland (28) after a long run in the second quarter of their game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU's Albert Wilson (15) runs GSU's first ever play from the line of scrimmage in the first quarter of their game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010. The play however would be called back because of a penalty.

GSU coach Bill Curry has a word with running back Parris Lee (7) before their game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU running back Parris Lee (7) celebrates his touchdown and GSU's first ever touchdown on a 4-yard run in the first quarter of their game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU running back Parris Lee (7) scores GSU's first ever touchdown on a 4-yard run in the first quarter of their game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU coach Bill Curry, left, stands with his son Bill Curry Jr. and grandson Elliot Curry, 11, as Elliot shows his enthusiasm before their inaugural game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU players Jocquez Fears (14), Deron Jordan (98) and Ramell Davis (70) run onto the field for the first time before their inaugural game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

GSU fans cheer on their team as they approach the end zone before going into the locker room for the last time before the start of their inaugural game against Shorter College in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

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GSU players including Olufemi Opanubi (41, right) and Austen Wiley (45, center) celebrate with fans after their 41-7 win over Shorter College for their first ever win in the Georgia Dome Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 2010.

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