Georgia State beat App State 39-23, ending the Mountaineers’ 13-game winning streak in the series. App State’s passing game produced above its season average, but two interceptions and a second straight loss in the turnover battle helped derail the effort.

By the Numbers
  • Georgia State 39, App State 23.
  • App State’s passing offense totaled 297 yards on 35 attempts.
  • Chris Lofton caught 6 passes for a season-high 117 yards and threw a 56-yard touchdown pass.
  • App State recorded 3 sacks; Caleb Sandstrom had 1 and freshman Sawyer Arnold had 2.
Yes, But

App State moved the ball through the air, but Malachi Singleton’s 2 interceptions contributed to the team’s turnover disadvantage. The loss also ended a series run in which the Mountaineers had never lost to Georgia State.

Bottom Line

App State showed a passing-game spark, led by Lofton, but turnovers proved costly in a rare loss to Georgia State.