Dorsey, McCrary power Georgia State over Northern Illinois 35-14
Rodshaun Dorsey caught two touchdown passes and Lanear McCrary Jr. ran for 111 yards as the Panthers used turnovers and special teams to pull away.
- On Saturday, Georgia State defeated Northern Illinois 35-14, with Rodshaun Dorsey catching two touchdown passes and Lanear McCrary rushing for a score.
- NIU dropped to 0-4 after Elijah Porter fumbled the opening kickoff, setting Georgia State up at the 4-yard line. The Panthers capitalized immediately for a 7-0 lead.
- Despite the loss, The Huskies outgained Georgia State 432-342. Quarterback Taron Dickens threw for 320 yards, and DeAree Rogers caught nine passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.
- Special teams miscues hampered The Huskies, including JJ Schlenhardt's missed 37-yard field goal and Isaiah Stone's 100-yard kickoff return touchdown that gave The Panthers a lead for good.
- Georgia State hosts Old Dominion next Saturday. Following the bye week, NIU plays their first Mountain West game against Air Force on October 10.
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NIU Loses Road Battle at Georgia State
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Northern Illinois University football team had over 400 yards of total offense against the Georgia State Panthers on Saturday afternoon at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium, but the hosts scored 21 unanswered points to come away with a 35-14 win. “I thought we bounced back really well, especially on offense,” said head coach Rob Harley. “We were moving the ball early and capitalized on some big plays. We sputtered in the second…
NIU Loses Road Battle at Georgia State - NIU Athletics
ATLANTA, Ga. - The Northern Illinois University football team had over 400 yards of total offense against the Georgia State Panthers on Saturday afternoon at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium, but the hosts scored 21 unanswered points to come away with a 35-14 win.
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