Panthers Are Going Bowling

Earning a bowl berth in just its sixth year of existence, the Georgia State football team will play in the inaugural AutoNation Cure Bowl presented by Florida Hospital, Dec. 19 in Orlando, Fla. GSU will take on Mountain West Conference foe San Jose State in the 7 p.m. kickoff at Orlando Citrus Stadium, televised on CBS Sports Network.

In a remarkable turnaround orchestrated by third-year head coach Trent Miles, the Panthers (6-6 overall, 5-3 Sun Belt/4th place) enter bowl season as one of the nation’s hottest teams after winning four straight games and five on their last seven. During the current four-game streak, Georgia State is averaging 32.5 points and 511.2 yards of offense while allowing 14.25 points and 328 yards per game on defense.

The Panthers earned bowl eligibility with Saturday’s 34-7 thrashing of in-state rival Georgia Southern, handing the Eagles their worst home loss ever.

The Panthers’ bowl appearance will cap a remarkable year for Georgia State athletics, following the magical run by coach Ron Hunter’s basketball team in the 2015 NCAA Tournament, including the second-round victory over Baylor on R.J. Hunter’s buzzer-beating shot.

For tickets, visit GeorgiaStateSports.com or call the Georgia State Ticket Office, which is open this Sunday fromnoon-5 p.m. Fans can also click on Bowl Central for bowl game information.