Photos: Georgia State edges Kennesaw State in season-openers

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Photos: Georgia State edges Kennesaw State in season-openers

Georgia State and Kennesaw State played on August 30, 2018.

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Diondre Champaigne (82) celebrates their victory during Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Christian Owens (85) reacts after he scored a touchdown in the first half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - General view as the sun sets in the first half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - General view as the sun sets in the first half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State running back Jake McKenzie (4) is taken down by Georgia State nose tackle Dontae Wilson (52) in the first half during the 2018 season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Devin Gentry (14) misses the football as he is hit by Kennesaw State linebacker Demetrius Pettway (23) in the first half during the 2018 season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State running back Darnell Holland (33) eludes a tackle by Georgia State linebacker Victor Heyward (37) in the first half during the 2018 season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State quarterback Chandler Burks (3) tosses the football to Kennesaw State running back Darnell Holland (33) in the first half during the 2018 season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State quarterback Chandler Burks (3) runs with the ball in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State running back Seth Paige (28) gets tackled by Kennesaw State linebacker Anthony Gore Jr. (41) and Kennesaw State offensive lineman Austin Byrd (44) in the first half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott instructs Georgia State wide receiver Penny Hart (18) in the first half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State safety DeAndre Applin (24) intercepts a pass in the first half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State quarterback Donovan Taitt (9) gets tackled by Georgia State safety Remy Lazarus (21) in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State running back TJ Reed (6) eludes a tackle by Georgia State safety DeAndre Applin (24) in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State place kicker Justin Thompson (86) kicks for extra points in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State quarterback Donovan Taitt (9) breaks away for a long first down run in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State dance team performs in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State quarterback Dan Ellington (13) makes a handoff to Georgia State running back Destin Coates (17) in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State running back Destin Coates (17) makes a move in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State quarterback Dan Ellington (13) looks to pass in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Kennesaw State quarterback Chandler Burks (3) instructs in the second half of Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State guard Shamarious Gilmore (75) is comforted by Georgia State linebacker Ed Curney as Gilmore gets emotional for their victory during Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Diondre Champaigne (82) makes a game winning catch at the end of fourth quarter during Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Diondre Champaigne (82) makes a game winning catch at the end of fourth quarter during Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Diondre Champaigne (82) is congratulated by teammates after he made a game winning catch at the end of fourth quarter during Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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August 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia State wide receiver Diondre Champaigne (82) celebrates their victory during Georgia State season opening game against the Kennesaw State at Georgia State Stadium on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Georgia State won 24-20 over the Kennesaw State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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