Photos: Georgia State earns first bowl victory

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Photos: Georgia State earns first bowl victory

Georgia State beat Western Kentucky 27-17 in the Cure Bowl on Saturday.

Georgia State head coach Sean Elliott hoists the championship trophy after winning the Cure Bowl, 27-17, against Western Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Georgia State head coach Sean Elliott and players celebrate as they watch a replay on the stadium television screen during the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 in Orlando, Fla. Georgia State won 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Georgia State head coach Sean Elliott watches play during the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 in Orlando, Fla. Georgia State won 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Legendary football coach and player Steve Spurrier smiles on the sidelines during the Cure Bowl as Georgia State takes on Western Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Georgia State won, 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Georgia State running back Demarcus Kirk (38) runs for a touchdown against Western Kentucky during the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Georgia State head coach Sean Elliott on the sidelines against Western Kentucky during the Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Georgia State won, 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Georgia State running back Demarcus Kirk (38) pulls away from Western Kentucky defensive back Drell Greene (9) as Kirk scores a touchdown during the Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Georgia State running back Demarcus Kirk (38) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Western Kentucky during the Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Fans cheer during the Cure Bowl as Georgia State takes on Western Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Georgia State won, 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Georgia State cheerleaders during the Cure Bowl against Western Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Georgia State won, 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Georgia State cornerback Jerome Smith (16) celebrates after an interception against Western Kentucky during the Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Georgia State won, 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Georgia State wide receiver Tamir Jones catches a pass against Western Kentucky during the Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Georgia State won, 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Georgia State head coach Sean Elliott yells at game officials during the Cure Bowl game against Western Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Georgia State won, 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Georgia State quarterback Conner Manning (7) scrambles against Western Kentucky during the Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Georgia State won, 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Georgia State quarterback Conner Manning throws against Western Kentucky during the Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Georgia State won, 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Georgia State tight end Roger Carter (45) catches a pass against Western Kentucky during the Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Georgia State won, 27-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

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Georgia State head coach Sean Elliott hoists the championship trophy after winning the Cure Bowl, 27-17, against Western Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

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