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Grainger named Sun Belt offensive player of the week

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger (shown here in the Panthers' Aug. 31 victory over Rhode Island) was named Sun Belt offensive player of the week Monday, Sept. 18 - two days after the team's record-setting win over Charlotte.

Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger (shown here in the Panthers' Aug. 31 victory over Rhode Island) was named Sun Belt offensive player of the week Monday, Sept. 18 - two days after the team's record-setting win over Charlotte.
By AJC Sports
Sept 18, 2023

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger was recognized by the Sun Belt Monday as the conference’s player of the week following last weekend’s games.

Grainger completed 27 of 33 passes for 466 yards and three touchdowns and ran 20 times for 23 yards and one touchdown. Grainger came within five yards of the GSU single-game passing record (471 yards by Nick Arbuckle in 2015).

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