ATLANTA - Senior Glenn Smith was named this week's GSU Student-Athlete of the Week, powered by the U.S. Marines, after his performance in GSU's road win at Coastal Carolina Saturday.
Smith returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown to send the Panthers on their way to a 27-21 victory at Coastal Carolina in Georgia State's Sun Belt Conference opener. The win was GSU's second straight road victory.
The senior running back-receiver also had a 24-yard return and was the Panthers' leading rusher with 74 yards on 23 carries. He added three receptions for 13 yards to total a career-high 201 all-purpose yards.