The UConn Huskies outlasted the Georgia State Panthers 34-27 on November 1, 2024, at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, in a competitive American Athletic Conference (AAC) matchup that featured 620 combined passing yards and a late touchdown drive sealed by Cam Edwards’ 46-yard run. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the contest, focusing on player stats, game summary, and head-to-head analysis, sourced from verified platforms including ESPN, NCAA.com, CBS Sports, FOX Sports, and official team websites. With an attendance of 22,028 and a game duration of 3 hours and 12 minutes, the win improved UConn’s record to 6-3 (6-1 home) and dropped Georgia State to 2-6 (0-4 away), keeping the Huskies in the hunt for an AAC bowl berth. Below, we explore the game, including individual performances, critical moments, and team context.

Game Highlights

Sport: Football
League: NCAAF (NCAA Football)
Matchup: Georgia State Football vs UConn Football Match Player Stats
Game Covered:
- Game 1: November 1, 2024
Series Result: Huskies won the matchup 1–0

Series Overview: Georgia State Panthers vs UConn Huskies, 2024 NCAAF Season

The UConn Huskies (6-3, 6-1 home) defeated the Georgia State Panthers (2-6, 0-4 away) 34-27 on November 1, 2024. UConn led 10-10 at halftime and pulled away with 24 second-half points, including two rushing TDs by Cam Edwards. Nick Evers completed 10-of-16 passes for 75 yards and 1 TD with no INTs, while Georgia State’s Zach Gibson went 28-of-40 for 257 yards and 1 TD with 1 INT. The Huskies outgained the Panthers 346-374 total yards (75 passing, 271 rushing vs. 265 passing, 109 rushing), converting 5-of-11 third downs (45.5%) to Georgia State’s 8-of-17 (47.1%). UConn’s 1-1 fourth-down efficiency and 0 fumbles lost contrasted with Georgia State’s 3-3 fourth downs and 0 fumbles lost, but the Panthers’ 2 INTs (0 return yards) and 9-95 penalties proved costly.

Game 1: UConn Huskies 34, Georgia State Panthers 27 (November 1, 2024)

Game Summary

The UConn Huskies grinded out a 34-27 victory over the Georgia State Panthers on November 1, 2024, at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, improving to 6-3 in a game defined by UConn’s ground dominance and opportunistic defense. Georgia State struck first with a touchdown drive, but UConn answered with a score of their own (7-7 after Q1). The Huskies pulled ahead in the second with two touchdowns, including a pick-six, while the Panthers added a TD and FG (21-10 at halftime). UConn extended the lead in the third with a field goal and another pick-six (31-13 after a Panthers two-point conversion). In the fourth, UConn added a field goal and a 46-yard rushing TD by Cam Edwards, while Georgia State scored a late TD but fell short. UConn’s 43 rushing attempts for 271 yards (6.3 yards per carry) overwhelmed Georgia State’s 28 attempts for 109 yards (3.9 yards per carry). The Huskies’ 1 turnover (1 fumble lost) and 0 INTs contrasted with the Panthers’ 2 INTs and 1 fumble recovered, leading to 14 points off turnovers for UConn.

Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring

First Quarter: GAST 0, CONN 10
Second Quarter: GAST 10, CONN 3 (Halftime: GAST 10, CONN 13)
Third Quarter: GAST 3, CONN 7 (GAST 13, CONN 20)
Fourth Quarter: GAST 14, CONN 14 (Final: GAST 27, CONN 34)

Key Player Stats: Georgia State Panthers

Passing:

Zach Gibson (QB #1): 28/40, 257 YDS, 6.4 AVG, 1 TD, 1 INT, 0 SACKS, 75.7 QBR. Gibson’s 45-yard TD to Ted Hurst was the Panthers’ lone passing score, but his INT returned 20 yards led to a UConn TD.
Christian Veilleux (#11): 1/2, 11 YDS, 5.5 AVG, 0 TD, 1 INT, 0 SACKS, 0.1 QBR.
Kyle Lowe (#14): 1/1, -3 YDS, -3.0 AVG, 0 TD, 0 INT, 0 SACKS, 15.8 QBR.
Team: 30/43, 265 YDS, 6.2 AVG, 1 TD, 2 INT, 0 SACKS.

Rushing:

Freddie Brock IV (#25): 10 CAR, 78 YDS, 7.8 AVG, 1 TD, 55 LONG. Brock’s 55-yard TD run tied it in the first.
Zach Gibson (#1): 7 CAR, 16 YDS, 2.3 AVG, 1 TD, 10 LONG.
Michel Dukes (#22): 5 CAR, 13 YDS, 2.6 AVG, 0 TD, 5 LONG.
Kyle Lowe (#14): 3 CAR, 6 YDS, 2.0 AVG, 0 TD, 6 LONG.
CJ Beasley (#4): 1 CAR, 2 YDS, 2.0 AVG, 0 TD, 2 LONG.
Team: 2 CAR, -6 YDS, -3.0 AVG, 0 TD, 0 LONG.
Team: 28 CAR, 109 YDS, 3.9 AVG, 2 TD, 55 LONG.

Receiving:

Ted Hurst (#16): 4 REC, 91 YDS, 13.0 AVG, 1 TD, 45 LONG. Hurst’s 45-yard TD catch was Georgia State’s only passing score.
Michel Dukes (#22): 4 REC, 46 YDS, 11.5 AVG, 0 TD, 26 LONG.
Petey Tucker (#17): 5 REC, 43 YDS, 8.6 AVG, 0 TD, 14 LONG.
Ja’Cyais Credle (#8): 4 REC, 39 YDS, 9.8 AVG, 0 TD, 11 LONG.
Brandon Brock IV (#25): 4 REC, 24 YDS, 6.0 AVG, 0 TD, 9 LONG.
Dorian Fleming (#82): 4 REC, 18 YDS, 4.5 AVG, 0 TD, 9 LONG.
Rykem Laney (#6): 1 REC, 7 YDS, 1.0 AVG, 0 TD, 7 LONG.
Dennis Murray Jr. (#23): 1 REC, -3 YDS, -3.0 AVG, 0 TD, -3 LONG.
Team: 30 REC, 265 YDS, 8.8 AVG, 1 TD, 45 LONG.

Fumbles:

Team: 1 FUM, 0 LOST, 0 REC.
Henry Bryant (#10): 0 FUM, 0 LOST, 1 REC.
Team: 1 FUM, 0 LOST, 1 REC.

Defense:

Josiah Robinson (#25): 12 TOT, 5 SOLO, 0 SACKS, 1 TFL, 0 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.
Damaine Wilson (#45): 8 TOT, 2 SOLO, 0 SACKS, 0 TFL, 0 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.
Kevin Swint (#9): 7 TOT, 7 SOLO, 0 SACKS, 1 TFL, 0 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.
Jy Gilmore (#5): 5 TOT, 1 SOLO, 0 SACKS, 0 TFL, 0 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.
Kenyatta Watson II (#1): 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 0 SACKS, 0 TFL, 0 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.
Team: 61 TOT, 33 SOLO, 1 SACKS, 4 TFL, 1 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.

Interceptions:

No Interceptions: Georgia State’s defense forced no INTs.
Team: 0 INT, 0 YDS, 0 TD.

Kick Returns:

DJ Riles (#10): 3 NO, 65 YDS, 21.7 AVG, 27 LONG, 0 TD.
Lane Wadle (#88): 1 NO, 10 YDS, 10.0 AVG, 10 LONG, 0 TD.
Team: 4 NO, 75 YDS, 18.8 AVG, 27 LONG, 0 TD.

Punt Returns:

DJ Riles (#10): 1 NO, 4 YDS, 4.0 AVG, 4 LONG, 0 TD.
Team: 1 NO, 4 YDS, 4.0 AVG, 4 LONG, 0 TD.

Kicking:

Liam Rickman (#92): 2/2 FG (100.0%), 30 LONG, 3/3 XP, 9 PTS. Rickman’s field goals kept Georgia State close.
Team: 2/2 FG, 100.0%, 30 LONG, 3/3 XP, 9 PTS.

Punting:

James Allen (#98): 3 NO, 139 YDS, 46.3 AVG, 0 TB, 1 In 20, 48 LONG.
Team: 3 NO, 139 YDS, 46.3 AVG, 0 TB, 1 In 20, 48 LONG.

Inactives: No major inactives reported; full lineup active.

Team Stats: 21 1st Downs (8 passing, 3 rushing, 10 penalty), 8-17 3rd Down (47.1%), 3-3 4th Down (100.0%), 374 Total Yards, 265 Passing, 30/43 Comp/Att, 6.2 Yards per pass, 2 INT, 109 Rushing, 28 Att, 3.9 Yards per rush, 9-95 Penalties, 2 Turnovers, 32:36 Possession. Georgia State averaged 6.6 yards per play, 3-4 Red Zone (Made-Att), 0 Defensive/Special Teams TDs.

Key Player Stats: UConn Huskies

Passing:

Nick Evers (QB #3): 10/16, 75 YDS, 4.7 AVG, 1 TD, 0 INT, 0 SACKS, 49.3 QBR. Evers’ 15-yard TD to Louis Hansen was UConn’s only passing score.
Team: 10/16, 75 YDS, 4.7 AVG, 1 TD, 0 INT, 0 SACKS.

Rushing:

Mel Brown (#7): 14 CAR, 138 YDS, 9.9 AVG, 1 TD, 52 LONG. Brown’s 52-yard run set up a score.
Cam Edwards (#0): 13 CAR, 88 YDS, 6.8 AVG, 0 TD, 46 LONG.
Nick Evers (#3): 9 CAR, 25 YDS, 2.8 AVG, 1 TD, 8 LONG.
Durell Robinson (#11): 6 CAR, 21 YDS, 3.5 AVG, 1 TD, 11 LONG.
Team: 1 CAR, -1 YDS, -1.0 AVG, 0 TD, 0 LONG.
Team: 43 CAR, 271 YDS, 6.3 AVG, 3 TD, 52 LONG.

Receiving:

Louis Hansen (#81): 5 REC, 22 YDS, 4.4 AVG, 1 TD, 8 LONG. Hansen’s 8-yard TD catch was UConn’s lone passing score.
Skyler Bell (#1): 2 REC, 20 YDS, 10.0 AVG, 0 TD, 12 LONG.
Mel Brown (#7): 2 REC, 18 YDS, 9.0 AVG, 0 TD, 11 LONG.
Shamar Porter (#5): 1 REC, 15 YDS, 15.0 AVG, 0 TD, 15 LONG.
Team: 10 REC, 75 YDS, 7.5 AVG, 1 TD, 15 LONG.

Fumbles:

Durell Robinson (#11): 1 FUM, 1 LOST, 0 REC. Robinson’s fumble in the fourth led to a field goal.
Team: 1 FUM, 1 LOST, 0 REC.

Defense:

Tui Faumuina-Brown (#15): 12 TOT, 8 SOLO, 0 SACKS, 0 TFL, 1 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.
Jayden McDonald (#10): 6 TOT, 2 SOLO, 0 SACKS, 0 TFL, 0 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.
Malachi McLean (#7): 5 TOT, 4 SOLO, 0 SACKS, 0 TFL, 0 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.
Cam Chadwick (#13): 5 TOT, 3 SOLO, 0 SACKS, 0 TFL, 0 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.
Jordan Wright (#0): 4 TOT, 4 SOLO, 0 SACKS, 0 TFL, 1 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.
Team: 63 TOT, 39 SOLO, 1 SACKS, 5 TFL, 4 PD, 0 QB HTS, 0 TD.

Interceptions:

D’Mon Brinson (#3): 1 INT, 20 YDS, 0 TD. Brinson’s INT returned 20 yards led to a FG.
Malik Dixon-Williams (#1): 1 INT, 15 YDS, 0 TD.
Team: 2 INT, 35 YDS, 0 TD.

Kick Returns:

No Returns: UConn had no kick returns.
Team: 0 NO, 0 YDS, 0.0 AVG.

Punt Returns:

TJ Sheffield (#8): 1 NO, 3 YDS, 3.0 AVG, 3 LONG, 0 TD.
Team: 1 NO, 3 YDS, 3.0 AVG, 3 LONG, 0 TD.

Kicking:

Chris Freeman (#28): 2/2 FG (100.0%), 42 LONG, 4/4 XP, 10 PTS. Freeman’s 42-yard FG in the third was his longest.
Team: 2/2 FG, 100.0%, 42 LONG, 4/4 XP, 10 PTS.

Punting:

Connor Stutz (#17): 3 NO, 147 YDS, 49.0 AVG, 0 TB, 2 In 20, 69 LONG.
Team: 3 NO, 147 YDS, 49.0 AVG, 0 TB, 2 In 20, 69 LONG.

Inactives: No major inactives reported; full lineup active.

Team Stats: 19 1st Downs (6 passing, 5 rushing, 3 penalty), 5-11 3rd Down (45.5%), 1-1 4th Down (100.0%), 346 Total Yards, 75 Passing, 10/16 Comp/Att, 4.7 Yards per pass, 0 INT, 271 Rushing, 43 Att, 6.3 Yards per rush, 7-68 Penalties, 1 Turnover, 27:24 Possession. UConn averaged 6.6 yards per play, 2-4 Red Zone (Made-Att), 0 Defensive/Special Teams TDs.

Critical Moments

First Quarter (GAST 0, CONN 10): UConn’s 10-play drive ended with a TD.
Second Quarter (GAST 10, CONN 3): Georgia State TD and FG; UConn pick-six.
Third Quarter (GAST 3, CONN 7): UConn FG and pick-six; Georgia State two-point conversion.
Fourth Quarter (GAST 14, CONN 14): UConn FG and Burton TD; Georgia State late TD.

Head-to-Head Analysis

UConn’s 34-27 victory marked their 3rd win in 6 all-time meetings with Georgia State, improving their head-to-head record to 3-3 since 2013. UConn’s 346 total yards (75 passing, 271 rushing) were outgained by Georgia State’s 374 (265 passing, 109 rushing), but the Huskies’ 6.3 yards per rush and 1-1 fourth-down efficiency outshone the Panthers’ 3.9 yards per rush and 3-3 fourth downs. UConn’s 5-11 third downs (45.5%) edged Georgia State’s 8-17 (47.1%), while the Huskies’ 0 INTs and 1 fumble lost contrasted with Georgia State’s 2 INTs (0 return yards), leading to 14 points off turnovers for UConn. UConn’s 7-68 penalties were less costly than Georgia State’s 9-95, and their 27:24 possession time allowed for 43 rushing attempts.

Game Standouts