Georgia Southern keeps Georgia State out of end zone in the 2nd half for 34-17 win
Max Johnson led Georgia Southern to a 34-17 victory over Georgia State on Saturday, as the Eagles stifled the Panthers' efforts to score in the second half. Johnson connected for two touchdown passes in the game, with a 52-yard strike to River Helms early in the second quarter tying the score at 14-all. His 13-yard touchdown pass to Josh Dallas with 25 seconds remaining put Georgia Southern ahead 24-14 at halftime.
Alex Taylor contributed 92 yards on six receptions for the Eagles, while Helms added 75 yards receiving on four catches. Weston Bryan scored on a 54-yard touchdown run with 4:11 remaining in the contest. Lanear McCrary Jr. and Qwantavius Wiggins each scored rushing touchdowns for Georgia State, who amassed a total of 146 yards on the ground.
McCrary Jr. contributed 86 of the Panthers' rushing yards. The win places Georgia Southern (6-4, 5-1) a half-game ahead of James Madison (8-3, 5-2) atop the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference.
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