Georgia State defeats North Carolina A&T 59-10 in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Georgia State opened its 2026 season with a 59-10 victory over North Carolina A&T on Friday night in Atlanta. Quarterback Cameran Brown threw two touchdown passes, while six different players scored on the ground for the Panthers. Georgia State compiled 563 yards of total offense, including 284 rushing yards. The win follows a 1-11 campaign in 2025 that led the program to integrate 37 transfers and 24 freshmen. North Carolina A&T struggled to move the ball, managing only 209 total yards and 10 first downs in the loss. Georgia State continues its season at Kennesaw State on September 12, while North Carolina A&T travels to face North Carolina Central the same day.
- •Georgia State scored 59 points in a home win against North Carolina A&T.
- •Cameran Brown completed 15 of 20 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns.
- •The Panthers generated 563 total yards of offense during the contest.
- •Georgia State next plays at Kennesaw State on September 12.
- •North Carolina A&T drops to 0-2 and plays at North Carolina Central on September 12.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Cameran Brown throws for 2 touchdowns, Georgia State adds 6 on the ground in 59-10 rout of NC A&T
"Cameran Brown threw two touchdown passes, six players scored rushing touchdowns, and revamped Georgia State rolled past FCS opponent North Carolina A&T 59-10 in the Panthers' season opener on Friday night. After a 1-11 season in 2025, Georgia State signed 37 transfers and 24 incoming freshmen. Brown, in his second season with the Panthers, also played at Texas Tech and West Georgia.
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