downstate

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   The southern region of certain US states, particularly Michigan, New York, and Illinois.
2. 2
   A period during sleep when somebody is not primed and not ready to learn.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of the southern section of a state.

Adverb

1. 1
   To the southern section of a state.