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UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III will miss Georgia State after a hamstring injury late in the Pittsburgh game. Scott Frost has not publicly named the replacement or a snap split among Keyone Jenkins, Kaleb Annett and freshman Rocco Marriott. The article confirms Barnett's absence but does not establish a two-quarterback plan or identify a starter.
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Georgia State quarterback Cameran Brown is 31-of-43 for 443 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, plus 77 rushing yards and a score. The offense averages 523 yards and 45 points after facing North Carolina A&T and Kennesaw State. Radio voice Dave Cohen credits Brown's mobility, accuracy and protection, while treating UCF as a substantial step up in competition.
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Georgia State's rebuilt offensive line has allowed no sacks in 141 plays and supports 257 rushing yards per game. Lanear McCrary Jr. leads with 176 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries; DJ Murray adds rushing and receiving production. The Panthers rushed for 230 yards and held the ball for 37:47 at Kennesaw State, showing a ball-control path rather than proof they can repeat it against UCF.
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Georgia State is spreading targets after Ted Hurst's departure: Rodshaun Dorsey and Derrick Avery Jr. share the lead with seven catches, while tight end Grant Hollier has 65 yards on two receptions. Kyle Washington and DJ Riles are additional options. Cohen describes several usable reads for Brown rather than a confirmed one-for-one replacement for Hurst.
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Georgia State has allowed 270.5 yards and 78 rushing yards per game, with opponents 6-of-23 on third down. Transfer linebacker Xavier Esqillion has 3.5 tackles for loss and two sacks; end Jabriel Rhodes-Nelson has three tackles for loss and two sacks. Safeties Tre Mittman and Eric Lee have contributed a blocked punt and interception. Those results came against North Carolina A&T and Kennesaw State.