Deuce Bailey’s 3 touchdown passes power Coastal Carolina in 31-20 win over Georgia State

Deuce Bailey propelled Coastal Carolina to a 31-20 victory over Georgia State on Saturday. The quarterback compiled 297 passing yards and three touchdowns, leading his team to a dominant performance in the second and third quarters. Bailey's first touchdown pass to Clayton Coppock Jr. came early in the second quarter, while a 25-yard strike to Zach Courtney in the same quarter extended Coastal Carolina's lead to 17-6 at halftime.

A 53-yard field goal by Nico Cavanillas Alti further widened the margin. In the third quarter, Bailey connected with Coppock again for a 31-yard touchdown, pushing the score to 31-6. Jaden Allen-Hendrix added a 2-yard touchdown run, making it 31-10. Coppock finished with six receptions for 100 yards and two touchdowns, while Courtney contributed 89 yards and a score.

Coastal Carolina's defense held Georgia State scoreless in the first half. Georgia State answered with a late push, with quarterback Ayden Pereira connecting with Grant Hollier and DJ Riles for touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Pereira finished with 200 passing yards and two touchdowns. Qwantavius Wiggins led the Panthers' ground attack with 96 rushing yards.

Coastal Carolina finished with 302 passing yards, despite giving up 73 rushing yards. Coastal Carolina next hosts Old Dominion on Saturday, while Georgia State travels to App State the following Saturday.