Photos: Georgia State defeats Utah State to win Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Sports

Photos: Georgia State defeats Utah State to win Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Freddie Brock rushed for a school-record 276 yards in the 45-22 victory.

Potato Bowl champions: Georgia State coach Shawn Elliott and quarterback Darren Grainger celebrate the team's win over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott celebrates with Spuddy Buddy after winning the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game over Utah State, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger (3) celebrates after receiving the MVP award from Danielle Brazil, executive director of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, in front of Jamey Higham, president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, after Georgia State defeated Utah State in the NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Georgia head coach Shawn Elliott and quarterback Darren Grainger (3) celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Utah in the first half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Georgia State running back Freddie Brock (25) stiff arms Utah State safety Ike Larsen (6) in the first half. Brock rushed for a school-record 276 yards in the 45-22 victory. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Georgia State running back Freddie Brock (25) cuts back against the tackle attempt by Utah State safety Simeon Harris (12) in the first half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Touchdown: Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger (3) jumps over the goal line for a touchdown against Utah State in the first half of the Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Georgia State place-kicker Liam Rickman (92) boots a 31-yard field goal against Utah State in the first half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Georgia State wide receiver Cadarrius Thompson, top, is tackled after a reception by Utah State safety Ike Larsen in the first half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Georgia State wide receiver Rykem Laney (6) fumbles while being tackled by Utah State cornerback Michael Anyanwu (22) after a catch in the first half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger (3) scrambles against the Utah State defense in the first half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Freddie Brock, a transfer from Maine, got his first career start at running back and rushed for 100-plus yards.

Freddie Brock breaks free for a 60-yard gain on his second carry of the game to set up Georgia State’s second touchdown.

Senior linebacker Jordan Veneziale tries to get the Georgia State fired up prior to the start of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Veneziale was one of GSU’s captains for the game.

1/14

Potato Bowl champions: Georgia State coach Shawn Elliott and quarterback Darren Grainger celebrate the team's win over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Today's Gallery Headlines

Atlanta United's home opener versus Real Salt Lake

PHOTOS: Atlanta United falls in home opener to Real Salt Lake

2h ago

meachern, wheeler

Photos: Wheeler defeats McEachern in semifinal to advance to 6A state championship

north paulding, campbell

PHOTOS: North Paulding defeats Campbell in Class 6A girls semifinals

Tri-Cities, Alexander

Photos: Alexander defeats defending champ Tri-Cities in semifinals

More Galleries

river ridge, creekview

Photos: Creekview defeats River Ridge to advance to state championship game

GHSA Class 5A Boy’s State Basketball semi finals

Photos: 3-pointer helps Woodward end Gainesville’s perfect season

Greening of Forsyth Park Fountain

PHOTOS: Greening of the Fountain

GHSA Class 5A Girl’s State Basketball semi finals

Milton girls basketball defeats Coffee, advances to state championship game