ATLANTA – Georgia State used another prolific offensive performance including a school-record 390 yards on the ground to win its fourth straight game and earn bowl eligibility for the third time in five years with its 52-33 victory over Troy Saturday night at Georgia State Stadium.
Tra Barnett rushed for a career-high and school-record 242 yards to become Georgia State's career rushing leader with 1,631 yards, passing Travis Evans (1,500, 2010-13).
With 928 yards on the season, Barnett also broke the Georgia State single-season record previously held by Donald Russell (747 in 2012). He also took sole possession of the GSU career record with his 15th career rushing touchdown.