Coastal Carolina University
Georgia State
10/30/2026 12:00:00 PM | Football
CONWAY, S.C. - Coastal Carolina returns to action following an open week, traveling to Atlanta to face Georgia State in Sun Belt Conference play on Saturday, Oct. 31. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium, with the game streaming on ESPN+.
The Chanticleers enter the game at 2-5 overall and 1-2 in conference play following a 35-32 loss to App State on Oct. 16. Georgia State stands at 4-3 overall and 1-2 in the Sun Belt after a 38-32 setback at Arkansas State. Coastal will look to earn its second consecutive conference road victory, while the Panthers seek to snap a two-game losing streak.
How To Follow
| Television / Stream | ESPN+ |
| Radio | Chanticleer Sports Network |
| Live Stats | StatBroadcast |
| Game Notes | Coastal Carolina | Georgia State |
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| X | @CoastalFootball |
| YouTube | Coastal Carolina Athletics |
Matchup Comparison
| Category | Coastal Carolina | Georgia State |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Record | 2-5 | 4-3 |
| Sun Belt Record | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Head Coach | Ryan Beard | Dell McGee |
| Career Record | 21-21 | 9-23 |
| Record at School | 2-5 | 8-23 |
| Scoring Offense | 26.1 | 35.9 |
| Scoring Defense | 25.9 | 26.0 |
| Rushing Offense | 147.6 | 205.3 |
| Passing Offense | 234.9 | 244.0 |
| Total Offense | 382.4 | 449.3 |
| Total Defense | 419.4 | 356.1 |
| First Downs | 141 | 158 |
| Time of Possession | 29:01 | 31:59 |
Statistics are from the 2026 season. Offense and defense figures are per game unless otherwise noted.
Streaks, Storylines, Sidebars
THE SERIES: Coastal Carolina and Georgia State will meet for the 10th time, with the Chanticleers holding a 5-4 advantage in the all-time series. Coastal has won the last two meetings, including a 40-27 victory at Brooks Stadium last season.
ROAD SWEET ROAD: Coastal is 4-0 all-time against Georgia State in Atlanta and has scored at least 37 points in each of those victories. The Chanticleers won 48-27 in their most recent trip to Center Parc Stadium in 2024.
HALLOWEEN HISTORY: Saturday marks Coastal's second Halloween matchup at Georgia State. The Chanticleers earned a 51-0 road victory on Oct. 31, 2020, the largest margin of victory by either team in series history.
DOWN TO THE WIRE: Five of Coastal's seven games have been decided by eight points or fewer, including each of its last three contests. Four of the Chanticleers' five losses have come by one possession.
KEEP ON RUNNING: Coastal is 2-0 when rushing for at least 150 yards this season and 0-5 when held below that mark. The Chanticleers have averaged 243.0 rushing yards in their victories, compared with 109.4 in their losses.
SECOND-QUARTER SURGE: Coastal has outscored opponents 79-39 in the second quarter, its largest scoring advantage in any period. The Chanticleers scored 17 unanswered second-quarter points against App State in their most recent game.
QB1: Deuce Bailey ranks second in the Sun Belt with 266.9 yards of total offense per game and third with 234.0 passing yards per contest. Bailey has thrown for 1,638 yards and 16 touchdowns against four interceptions while adding 230 rushing yards.
THE SPANISH CANNON: Nico Cavanillas Alti is one of seven FBS kickers with at least three field goals of 50 yards or longer this season. His program-record 58-yarder against App State is the longest field goal in the Sun Belt this year.
LEADING THE PACK: Marcellius Pulliam leads the Sun Belt with 9.7 tackles per game, totaling 68 stops through seven contests. He has recorded at least seven tackles in every game this season.
SCOUTING THE PANTHERS: Georgia State ranks second in the Sun Belt with 449.3 yards of total offense per game and leads the league with a 45.7 percent third-down conversion rate. Quarterback Cameran Brown has thrown for 1,356 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Xavier Esqillion leads the defense with seven sacks.
TOUGH PLACE TO PLAY: Georgia State is 3-0 at home and has outscored its opponents 136-34 at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium. The Panthers are averaging 45.3 points at home while allowing 11.3 per game.
Up Next
Coastal Carolina returns to Brooks Stadium to host Old Dominion for Homecoming on Saturday, Nov. 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, with the game streaming on ESPN+.
