KENNESAW, Ga. (Interstat) — Georgia State defeated Kennesaw State 31-17 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game at Fred Stillwell Stadium. The Panthers, playing as the visiting team, improved to 2-0. The Owls dropped to 1-1. Georgia State scored in every quarter and maintained its lead. Samer Layous made multiple field goals for the Panthers. Cameran Brown scored on an 18-yard run, L. McCrary Jr. added a 1-yard touchdown run, and D. Murray Jr. broke free for a 12-yard scoring run. Kennesaw State answered late in the third quarter when Rickie Collins rushed 12 yards for a touchdown. Collins later connected with Jamari Harrold on a 3-yard scoring pass in the fourth quarter. D. Kinney kicked a 29-yard field goal for the Owls. Kennesaw State scored its touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters. The Panthers next travel to UCF on Sept. 19. Kennesaw State visits Tennessee on Sept. 19.