ORLANDO – A late rally fell short and Georgia State fell to San Jose State 27-16 in the inaugural AutoNation Cure Bowl on Saturday night. In just their sixth year of existence, the Panthers were making their first bowl appearance in school history.
Sun Belt Player of the Year Nick Arbuckle was held to just 14-of-29 passing for 208 yards and two touchdowns, finishing the season with more than 4,000 yards passing.
Georgia State (6-7) saw its four-game winning streak snapped, while San Jose State improved to 6-7.
With Georgia State trailing 13-7, Wil Lutz uncorked a 70-yard punt that rolled inside the SJSU 5, and the Panther defense forced a three-and-out.