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The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Aubry Payne post-TaxAct Camellia Bowl presser (12.25.21) — December 26, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Aubry Payne post-TaxAct Camellia Bowl presser (12.25.21)

Georgia State football player Aubry Payne scores touchdown in 2019 road contest against Texas State
Photo credit: Brendan Maloney

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football player Aubry Payne following the team’s 51-20 win over Ball State in the Camellia Bowl Dec. 25. The senior tight end caught a career-high eight passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Topics included the victory, his connection with quarterback Darren Grainger, concluding his career with the Panthers and preparing for his wedding next week.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Darren Grainger post-TaxAct Camellia Bowl presser (12.25.21) — December 25, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Darren Grainger post-TaxAct Camellia Bowl presser (12.25.21)

Georgia State football player Darren Grainger (Photo credit: Todd Drexler/SESportsmedia.com)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football player Darren Grainger following the team’s 51-20 win over Ball State in the Camellia Bowl Dec. 25. The sophomore quarterback was named the Bart Starr Most Valuable Player of the contest after accounting for four touchdowns, throwing for 203 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for a career-high 122 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown run. Topics included the victory, connecting with tight end Aubry Payne on several TD passes and his growth from starting the season as the backup to starter.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Shawn Elliott post-TaxAct Camillia Bowl presser (12.25.21) —

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Shawn Elliott post-TaxAct Camillia Bowl presser (12.25.21)

Georgia State football head coach Shawn Elliott
Photo credit: Georgia State Athletics

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football head coach Shawn Elliott following the team’s 51-20 win over Ball State in the Camellia Bowl Dec. 25. Topics included the victory, the play of quarterback Darren Grainger who was named the Bart Starr Most Valuable Player of the contest, the Panthers’ defense forcing multiple turnovers, taking control of the contest with 28 unanswered points in the third quarter and the impact the victory will have on the program.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Shamarious Gilmore pre-Ball State TaxAct Camellia Bowl presser (12.22.21) — December 22, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Shamarious Gilmore pre-Ball State TaxAct Camellia Bowl presser (12.22.21)

Georgia State football player Shamarious Gilmore (Photo credit: Georgia State Athletics)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football player Shamarious Gilmore Dec. 20 ahead of the team’s contest against Ball State in the TaxAct Camellia Bowl. Topics with the senior offensive lineman included bowl preparation, balancing celebrating the bowl appearance with preparing for a football contest, anticipation for his final game with the Panthers’ program, being selected to the All-Sun Belt team for the fifth time of his career and a health update heading into the Ball State game.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Chris Moore pre-Ball State TaxAct Camellia Bowl presser (12.20.21) — December 21, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Chris Moore pre-Ball State TaxAct Camellia Bowl presser (12.20.21)

Georgia State football player Chris Moore (Photo credit: Georgia State Athletics)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football player Chris Moore Dec. 20 ahead of the team’s contest against Ball State in the TaxAct Camellia Bowl. Topics with the senior safety included bowl preparation, balancing celebrating the bowl appearance with preparing for a football contest, anticipation for his final game with the Panthers’ program and a scouting report on Ball State.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Shawn Elliott pre-Ball State TaxAct Camellia Bowl presser (12.20.21) — December 20, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Shawn Elliott pre-Ball State TaxAct Camellia Bowl presser (12.20.21)

Georgia State football head coach Shawn Elliott
Photo credit: Georgia State Athletics

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football head coach Shawn Elliott Dec. 20 ahead of the team’s contest against Ball State in the TaxAct Camellia Bowl. Topics included bowl preparation, balancing celebrating the bowl appearance with preparing for a football contest and a scouting report on Ball State.