In front of a packed homecoming crowd at Centennial Bank Stadium, Arkansas State turned a tight contest into a decisive 38-32 win over Georgia State on Saturday night. Quarterback Trey Owens was the catalyst, delivering two touchdown passes and adding two rushing scores of his own.

Key moments

After a balanced first half, the Red Wolves seized momentum early in the third quarter. Owens connected with Nana Burris on a 54‑yard strike that resulted in a touchdown, then punched it in himself from the 1‑yard line. Running back Timothy Carter followed with a 2‑yard rushing score, giving Arkansas State a 35‑21 lead less than a minute into the fourth quarter.

Georgia State answered with a 27‑yard touchdown pass from Ayden Pereira to Rodshaun Dorsey, and a 33‑yard field goal by Samer Layous narrowed the gap to 38‑32. However, a timely interception by Arkansas State safety Makai Shahid halted the Panthers’ final drive, sealing the victory.

Statistical highlights

Owens completed 21 of 32 passes for 309 yards, showcasing both accuracy and big‑play ability. His top receiving target was Jaylen Bonelli, who posted a career‑high 150 receiving yards, while Burris added 114 yards and a touchdown of his own.

For Georgia State, running back Qwantavius Wiggins broke free for a 77‑yard touchdown run, finishing with 99 yards on eight carries. Quarterbacks Pereira and Cameran Brown combined for 228 passing yards, with Pereira accounting for 163 yards and Brown for 65.

Series context and upcoming games

With the win, Arkansas State improves to 4‑4 overall and 2‑2 in Sun Belt play, extending its series lead over Georgia State to 8‑2 overall and a perfect 5‑0 at home. The Red Wolves will look to build on this momentum when they host UL Monroe on Nov. 7.

Georgia State, now 4‑3 overall and 1‑2 in the conference, heads to a matchup against Coastal Carolina next Saturday, hoping to rebound from the homecoming loss.

Original reporting: KATV Little Rock (local) — read the source article.