Panthers one win away from bowl eligibility

Nick Arbuckle passed for 368 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, Glenn Smith rushed for a career-high 87 yards and the Georgia State defense turned in another strong performance as the Panthers defeated Troy 31-21 Friday afternoon at the Georgia Dome.

With the win, Georgia State improved to 5-6 overall, 4-3 in the Sun Belt to come within one win of bowl eligibility. The Panthers conclude the season next Saturday at Georgia Southern at 2 p.m. at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro. Coverage on Sky 96.3 begins at 1:30 PM