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3 takeaways from Georgia State's 51-20 victory over Ball State in the Camellia Bowl

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — "History Happens Here" is the slogan for the Camellia Bowl.

History, indeed, happened on Christmas Day in Montgomery at the historic Cramton Bowl. Georgia State (8-5) made plenty of history in its 51-20 route over Ball State (6-7), the most lopsided result in the bowl's eight-year existence.

Here are three takeaways from the game:

Panthers' 3rd quarter surge lifts them to victory

Ball State scored first on a 56-yard touchdown pass from Drew Plitt to Jayshon Jackson. From there, Georgia State scored 17 unanswered points. At halftime, Georgia State led 20-13.

Then, the third quarter happened.