American college football season
| Field | Value |
|---|
| year | 2011 |
| team | Georgia State Panthers |
| sport | football |
| image | GSU wordmark.png |
| image_size | 200 |
| conference | Independent |
| record | 3–8 |
| head_coach | Bill Curry |
| hc_year | 2nd |
| off_coach | John Bond |
| oc_year | 2nd |
| off_scheme | Spread option |
| def_coach | John Thompson |
| dc_year | 2nd |
| def_scheme | [3–4](3-4-defense) |
| stadium | Georgia Dome |
The 2011 Georgia State Panthers football team represented Georgia State University in the 2011 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Panthers were led by second year head coach Bill Curry and played their home games at the Georgia Dome. Although Georgia State was a full member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), the Panthers played as an FCS independent. This was their second season in program history and last as an independent. They became a football member of the CAA in 2012. They finished the season with a record of 3–8.
The season was marred by quarterback issues both on and off the field. Drew Little, who was the Panthers' starting quarterback for the 2010 season, was suspended for the first four games of the season and his backup, Kelton Hill, was arrested prior to the season opener. This left punter Bo Schlecter as the Panthers' starting quarterback.
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Game summaries
Clark Atlanta
| Statistics | Clark Atlanta Panthers | color=white}}" | CLK | Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}" | GAST |
|---|
| First downs | 12 | 19 |
| Total yards | 247 | 342 |
| Rushing yards | 140 | 146 |
| Passing yards | 107 | 196 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 33:14 | 26:46 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Clark Atlanta Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Clark Atlanta** | Passing | Bryan Mann | 6/10, 72 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Bryan Mann | 17 rushes, 88 yards | |
| Receiving | Terrence Milton | 3 receptions, 47 yards, TD | |
| Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Georgia State** | Passing | Bo Schlechter | 13/18, 196 yards, 3 TD |
| Rushing | Donald Russell | 9 rushes, 56 yards | |
| Receiving | Albert Wilson | 3 receptions, 85 yards, 2 TD | |
Old Dominion
| Statistics | Old Dominion Monarchs}}" | ODU | Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}" | GAST |
|---|
| First downs | 16 | 16 |
| Total yards | 408 | 291 |
| Rushing yards | 282 | 85 |
| Passing yards | 126 | 206 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 31:22 | 28:38 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Old Dominion Monarchs}}; text-align:center;" | **Old Dominion** | Passing | Thomas DeMarco | 13/21, 126 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Colby Goodwyn | 24 rushes, 184 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Larry Pinkard | 2 receptions, 34 yards | |
| Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Georgia State** | Passing | Bo Schlechter | 9/27, 147 yards, INT |
| Rushing | Travis Evans | 15 rushes, 62 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Jordan Giles | 3 receptions, 58 yards | |
At No. 17 Jacksonville State
| Statistics | Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}" | GAST | Jacksonville State Gamecocks | color=white}}" | JVST |
|---|
| First downs | 15 | 21 |
| Total yards | 325 | 401 |
| Rushing yards | 116 | 246 |
| Passing yards | 209 | 155 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 24:05 | 35:55 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Georgia State** | Passing | Bo Schlechter | 15/26, 145 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Donald Russell | 13 rushes, 47 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Albert Wilson | 6 receptions, 146 yards | |
| Jacksonville State Gamecocks | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Jacksonville State** | Passing | Coty Blanchard | 9/11, 155 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Calvin Middleton | 20 rushes, 89 yards | |
| Receiving | Kevyn Cooper | 3 receptions, 75 yards, TD | |
At Houston
| Statistics | Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}" | GAST | Houston Cougars}}" | HOU |
|---|
| First downs | 11 | 34 |
| Total yards | 241 | 732 |
| Rushing yards | 108 | 171 |
| Passing yards | 133 | 561 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 31:31 | 28:29 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Georgia State** | Passing | Drew Little | 11/24, 117 yards, INT |
| Rushing | Travis Evans | 14 rushes, 70 yards | |
| Receiving | Danny Williams | 4 receptions, 70 yards | |
| Houston Cougars}}; text-align:center;" | **Houston** | Passing | Case Keenum | 29/34, 415 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Bryce Beall | 7 rushes, 64 yards, 2 TD | |
| Receiving | Tyron Carrier | 5 receptions, 90 yards | |
Murray State
| Statistics | Murray State Racers}}" | MURR | Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}" | GAST |
|---|
| First downs | 25 | 22 |
| Total yards | 459 | 367 |
| Rushing yards | 138 | 86 |
| Passing yards | 321 | 281 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 29:06 | 30:54 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Murray State Racers}}; text-align:center;" | **Murray State** | Passing | Casey Brockman | 35/46, 321 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT |
| Rushing | Tyler Lavea | 12 rushes, 85 yards | |
| Receiving | Duane Brady | 7 receptions, 91 yards, TD | |
| Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Georgia State** | Passing | Drew Little | 17/38, 228 yards, 2 INT |
| Rushing | Donald Russell | 17 rushes, 64 yards, 2 TD | |
| Receiving | Danny Williams | 9 receptions, 151 yards, TD | |
At South Carolina State
| Statistics | Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}" | GAST | South Carolina State Bulldogs | color=white}}" | SCST |
|---|
| First downs | 15 | 17 |
| Total yards | 320 | 368 |
| Rushing yards | 244 | 155 |
| Passing yards | 76 | 213 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 31:58 | 28:02 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Georgia State** | Passing | Bo Schlechter | 4/11, 52 yards, 2 INT |
| Rushing | Kelton Hill | 16 rushes, 94 yards | |
| Receiving | Albert Wilson | 2 receptions, 42 yards | |
| South Carolina State Bulldogs | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **South Carolina State** | Passing | Richard Cue | 16/30, 213 yards |
| Rushing | Asheton Jordon | 21 rushes, 74 yards | |
| Receiving | Caleb Davis | 3 receptions, 73 yards | |
South Alabama
| Statistics | South Alabama Jaguars | color=white}}" | USA | Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}" | GAST |
|---|
| First downs | 24 | 17 |
| Total yards | 323 | 429 |
| Rushing yards | 178 | 220 |
| Passing yards | 145 | 209 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 31:05 | 28:55 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| South Alabama Jaguars | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **South Alabama** | Passing | C. J. Bennett | 14/29, 145 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT |
| Rushing | Kendall Houston | 17 rushes, 83 yards | |
| Receiving | Corey Waldon | 3 receptions, 35 yards, TD | |
| Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Georgia State** | Passing | Kelton Hill | 12/15, 209 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Donald Russell | 20 rushes, 136 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Albert Wilson | 5 receptions, 175 yards, 2 TD | |
At UTSA
| Statistics | Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}" | GAST | UTSA Roadrunners | color=white}}" | UTSA |
|---|
| First downs | 16 | 16 |
| Total yards | 255 | 297 |
| Rushing yards | 164 | 108 |
| Passing yards | 91 | 189 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 31:19 | 28:41 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Georgia State** | Passing | Kelton Hill | 6/15, 91 yards, TD |
| Rushing | Donald Russell | 21 rushes, 87 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Albert Wilson | 1 reception, 54 yards, TD | |
| UTSA Roadrunners | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **UTSA** | Passing | Eric Soza | 17/34, 189 yards, INT |
| Rushing | Chris Johnson | 9 rushes, 33 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Kam Jones | 6 receptions, 52 yards | |
St. Francis (IL)
| Statistics | St. Francis Fighting Saints}}" | SFIL | Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}" | GAST |
|---|
| First downs | 25 | 14 |
| Total yards | 475 | 355 |
| Rushing yards | 258 | 158 |
| Passing yards | 217 | 197 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 33:23 | 26:37 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| St. Francis Fighting Saints}}; text-align:center;" | **St. Francis** | Passing | E. J. White | 21/32, 217 yards, 2 TD, INT |
| Rushing | Anthony Hubert | 19 rushes, 160 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Desmond Page | 8 receptions, 112 yards, TD | |
| Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Georgia State** | Passing | Kelton Hill | 14/24, 197 yards, 2 TD, INT |
| Rushing | Kelton Hill | 12 rushes, 98 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Albert Wilson | 7 receptions, 89 yards | |
At West Alabama
| Statistics | Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}" | GAST | West Alabama Tigers | color=white}}" | UWA |
|---|
| First downs | 21 | 24 |
| Total yards | 448 | 412 |
| Rushing yards | 220 | 246 |
| Passing yards | 228 | 166 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 26:14 | 33:46 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Georgia State** | Passing | Kelton Hill | 19/36, 228 yards, TD, 2 INT |
| Rushing | Kelton Hill | 19 rushes, 152 yards, 2 TD | |
| Receiving | Albert Wilson | 8 receptions, 120 yards, TD | |
| West Alabama Tigers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **West Alabama** | Passing | Kyle Caldwell | 15/20, 166 yards, TD, 2 INT |
| Rushing | Matthew Willis | 35 rushes, 192 yards, 2 TD | |
| Receiving | Gerald Worsham | 8 receptions, 67 yards | |
Campbell
| Statistics | Campbell Fighting Camels}}" | CAMP | Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}" | GAST |
|---|
| First downs | 20 | 27 |
| Total yards | 338 | 514 |
| Rushing yards | 88 | 301 |
| Passing yards | 250 | 213 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 25:56 | 34:04 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Campbell Fighting Camels}}; text-align:center;" | **Campbell** | Passing | Braden Smith | 21/32, 250 yards, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Braden Smith | 10 rushes, 44 yards, TD | |
| Receiving | Preston Dodson | 5 receptions, 81 yards, TD | |
| Georgia State Panthers | color=white}}; text-align:center;" | **Georgia State** | Passing | Kelton Hill | 13/22, 213 yards, 4 TD, INT |
| Rushing | Donald Russell | 19 rushes, 146 yards | |
| Receiving | Danny Williams | 4 receptions, 92 yards, TD | |