Zach Gibson News, Rumors, Updates - Florida Atlantic Owls

Katin Houser leads East Carolina with four total touchdowns in 42-3 win over Florida Atlantic

Katin Houser accounted for four touchdowns in East Carolina’s 42-3 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday afternoon, in a season finale for both teams

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

McGhee's fumble return for 95-yard TD highlights FAU's big 1st half in 40-21 win over Tulsa

Caden Veltkamp throws three touchdown passes as Florida Atlantic beats Tulsa 40-21 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Throws two touchdowns in relief Gibson was nine of 14 passing for 82 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-32 loss against Navy.

Impact Gibson came in during the fourth quarter of Saturday's loss, throwing his first two touchdown passes of the season. That Georgia State transfer had been sidelined for three weeks for undisclosed reasons and made the most of his opportunity back on the field.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Active Week 9 Gibson (undisclosed) will be available during Saturday's game against Navy.

Impact Gibson, who has been sidelined for three-straight weeks due to undisclosed reasons, will be active for the Owls in Week 9. The 6-foot-2 senior quarterback, who has thrown for 86 yards (8-for-16) and two interceptions across three appearances this fall, will look to back up Caden Veltkamp in the contest.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. South Florida Gibson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at South Florida.

Impact Gibson is the backup under center, but he won't be able to suit up in this contest. This means Jordan Magwood and Carson Cruver would battle for the No. 2 role behind Caden Veltkamp.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. South Florida Gibson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at South Florida.

Impact Gibson is the backup under center, but he won't be able to suit up in this contest. This means Jordan Magwood and Carson Cruver would battle for the No. 2 role behind Caden Veltkamp.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Two interceptions in opener Gibson was 6-for-13 passing for 49 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 39-7 loss against Maryland.

Impact Entering his sixth season of college football at his fourth school, Gibson had a tough time in his first game as an Owl. His two interceptions matched his six game total from last season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Chooses Florida Atlantic Gibson will transfer to Florida Atlantic, per Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com.

Impact Gibson played in just six games for Georgia State last fall, tossing for 1,004 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions while completing 68 percent of his passes. In somewhat limited action, Gibson played pretty well, and he's earned himself a shot at the Owls' starting quarterback job. This fall should be Gibson's final season of eligibility.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hits portal as grad transfer Gibson (undisclosed) will enter the transfer portal, per On3.com.

Impact Gibson missed the final two games of the season for Georgia State with an undisclosed injury, and has now elected to seek a new program for what should be his final season of eligibility. This move comes soon before Panthers were slated to begin spring practice. Gibson has thrown for 4,064 yards and 22 touchdowns to four interceptions in his career with Akron, Georgia Tech and GSU.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for CCU game Gibson (undisclosed) did not play during Georgia State's 48-27 loss Saturday against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Gibson finished his 2024 season with 102 completions for 1,004 yards and a 7-2 TD-INT ratio. It was the second time since 2021 in which he surpassed 1,000 passing yards. The quarterback also logged 43 carries for 53 yards and one touchdown, his lone rushing TD.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Texas State Gibson (undisclosed) isn't starting against Texas State, Brady Weiler of 247Sports reports.

Impact Georgia State has instead gone with Christian Veilleux in the wake of Gibson's injury. The quarterback's final chance to play this season will come against Coastal Carolina on Nov. 30.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wallace, Cross run for three TDs to lead Arkansas State's run past Georgia State, 27-20

Zak Wallace ran for two touchdowns and Ja’Quez Cross’ TD run from 15 yards out proved to be the difference as Arkansas State ran past Georgia State 27-20

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Exits game Saturday Gibson was observed leaving the game with an apparent injury, Brady Weiler of 247Sports reports.

Impact Gibson was sacked and observed holding his leg in pain after the play. The senior quarterback had completed nine fo 14 passes for 101 yards, one touchdown and one interception prior to his exit. Christian Veilleux has stepped in during his absence.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Middling in loss Gibson completed 24 of 37 passes for 213 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-7 loss to James Madison. He also had nine rushes for negative six yards.

Impact Georgia State's seven points weren't indicative of the team's offensive performance, as the Panthers missed a 35-yard field goal and turned the ball over on downs in JMU territory three times. Individually, Gibson was solid, topping 200 passing yards for a second straight game while throwing a touchdown pass for a fifth straight contest.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett throws for 2 TDs, Knight scores twice, James Madison tops Georgia State 38-7

Alonza Barnett III threw three touchdown passes, Wayne Knight had the first two touchdowns of his career and James Madison coasted to a 38-7 win over Georgia State

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Mel Brown, Nick Evers guide UConn to 34-27 victory over Georgia State

Mel Brown rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown, Nick Evers threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, and Connecticut held off Georgia State 34-27

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Moderate output in start Gibson was 16-for-22 passing for 192 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-26 loss to Appalachian State. He also had 12 rushes for 13 yards.

Impact Gibson beat out Christian Veillieux for the starting job in Week 9 and finished the contest with an okay stat line. He was efficient, completing 72.7 percent of his passes without turning the ball over. However, he didn't have enough volume or touchdowns to make a splash in fantasy. He'll likely remain under center in Week 10 against UConn.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Aguilar throws for 299 yards and 3 TDs, and App State beats Georgia State to snap a 3-game skid

Joey Aguilar threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Ahmani Marshall rushed for 115 yards and another score, and Appalachian State beat Georgia State 33-26 on Saturday to snap a...

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Dominates QB timeshare Gibson completed 19 of 32 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 35-20 loss against Marshall. He also had 10 rushes for 35 yards.

Impact Gibson was slated to split work with Christian Veilleux in Week 8, but Gibson didn't leave the game after entering on the Panthers' third drive. The pair of signal callers have been competing for the starting role, and Gibson's performance against Marshall could be enough to land him the job. However, Georgia State hasn't named a starter for their Week 9 matchup with Appalachian State.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Turner accounts for 4 TDs to help Marshall beat Georgia State 35-20

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Spliting snaps with Veilleux Gibson will split snaps with Christian Veilleux against Marshall, Ben Moore of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Gibson has yet to start a game this season, but he is coming off a performance in which he went 6-for-6 through the air for 49 yards and a touchdown against Old Dominion. It seems unlikely that he would get the start, but either way, he'll continue to see playing time this week.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be starting quarterback Gibson or Christian Veilleux will be the Panthers' starting quarterback for their game Thursday at Marshall, Luke Creasy of The Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Gibson replaced Veilleux during the Panthers' game Saturday against Old Dominion. The former completed all six of his passes for 49 yards and one touchdown then.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Colton Joseph's 239 yards of offense lead Old Dominion's 21-14 win over Georgia State

Colton Joseph accounted for 239 yards of offense and his 9-yard touchdown pass to Demariyon Houston to start the fourth quarter was enough to lift Old Dominion to a 21-14 win over...

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Not starting vs. Georgia Tech Gibson is expected to handle backup duties during Saturday's matchup against the Yellow Jackets, Brady Weiler of PantherTalk.com reports.

Impact Gibson had been previously listed as a co-starter with Christian Veilleux but has been observed warming up with the second team, setting the expectation that Veilleux will start under center. There is a possibility that both quarterbacks get playing time, however, no further indications have been provided.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Co-starter with Veilleux Gibson and Christian Veilleux are listed as co-starters for the Panthers' game Saturday at Georgia Tech, Brady Weiler of 247Sports reports.

Impact Both were competing to be Georgia State's starting quarterback, but it appears there has been an impasse in the decision-making process. As a result, they are listed as co-starters, likely giving each QB an in-game opportunity to prove themselves.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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