{
  "id": 20081602,
  "title": "Georgia Southern keeps Georgia State out of end zone in the 2nd half for 34-17 win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/georgia-southern-keeps-georgia-state-out-of-end-zone-in-the-2nd-half",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T00:22:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/11/14/georgia-southern-keeps-georgia-state-out-of-end-zone-in-the-2nd-half-for-34-17-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Georgia Southern defeated Georgia State 34-17 in second half",
    "Max Johnson threw two touchdowns, including game-winning 13-yard pass",
    "Georgia State rushed for 146 yards, with Lanear McCrary Jr. leading"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Shutting down the Panthers' offense in the second half secures a crucial divisional lead for the Eagles as they fight to maintain their position atop the Sun Belt East.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}