LSU football vs. Georgia State: Three players to know from the Panthers

Game day has finally arrived, and LSU football vs. Georgia State is officially less than 12 hours away. Ahead of the rapidly approaching matchup, Jontrey Hunter, Marcus Carroll and Gavin Pringle are three players to know on the Panther roster.

LSU football vs. Georgia State: Three Panthers to know

Senior LB Jontrey Hunter

A “who to know” list for the Georgia State football team wouldn’t be complete without do-it-all senior linebacker Jontrey Hunter. The 6-foot-2, 240-pound defender is a fantastic all-around player who can rush the passer or drop back to guard wide receivers downfield.

Notably, he’s in his sixth season with the program, showing an almost shocking amount of experience.

Throughout his career, he’s recorded 215 tackles, seven passes defended, 5.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and three interceptions. While those numbers are, without a doubt, impressive, he’s in the midst of by far his best season yet.

The 6th-year senior is a name to look out for as coach Brian Kelly and the Tiger offense continue its momentum to the end of the season.

This is just an absurd play from Jontrey Hunter — longest INT return in Georgia State history! 😤 pic.twitter.com/3Gug5ccSn7

— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) September 23, 2022

Senior RB Marcus Carroll

The Panther offense goes through running back Marcus Carroll. The star senior is in his fourth season with Georgia State and is having a career year, having carried the ball 244 times for 1,206 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2023.

A large portion of the offensive game plan for coach Shawn Elliott is to get the running game going to make room for some play-action passing.

If the Tigers hope to slow them down, it all starts with Maason Smith, Jordan Jefferson and the other big men up front. Keep an eye on No. 23 as they inevitably look to feed him the rock all evening.

Marcus Carroll with a 8-yard TD rush and Georgia State is on top now 27-10. pic.twitter.com/RWp7S4r7ZY

— James (@mountaineerjdub) September 22, 2023

Senior CB Gavin Pringle

If anyone on the Georgia State defense can potentially slow down LSU football quarterback Jayden Daniels and the potent Tiger offense, it’s cornerback Gavin Pringle.

Yet another impact senior, Pringle is in the midst of his first season with the program but wasted no time making an impact. Through 10 games, the 5-foot-11, 167-pound Maryland native has recorded 34 tackles, three passes defended, three interceptions and 1.5 sacks.

Pringle has plenty of big-play capability, so the Tiger wide receivers could have their hands full trying to get space on him. Keep an eye out for him, as he likely looks to catch coach Brian Kelly and the LSU football team by surprise.

𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 ♟️#LightItBlue | #StateNotSouthern pic.twitter.com/pf9mExVcfC

— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) October 23, 2023

LSU football vs. Georgia State will take place this evening at 7:00 p.m. CST in Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA. Fans can watch the game live from home on ESPN2.

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