The Georgia Southern Eagles are ready to continue their non-conference campaign this Saturday as they welcome South Carolina State to Allen E. Paulson Stadium at Evans Family Field. The match-up is set for 6:05 p.m. and will be available for streaming on ESPN+ and the ESPN app, with radio coverage provided by the Georgia Southern Sports Network.
Georgia Southern, with a record of 1-1, will look to build momentum after a recent season opener setback against Boise State. The Eagles have a storied history against South Carolina State, holding an impressive 8-0 record in their previous encounters dating back to 1985. Their last meeting in 2018 saw Georgia Southern secure a decisive 37-6 victory, led by standout quarterback Shai Werts who rushed for 163 yards and three touchdowns.
The Eagles’ dominance over the Bulldogs has been particularly strong in Statesboro, where they have won all five of their previous match-ups. Georgia Southern has shown resilience in their home non-conference games, boasting a 32-2 record in their last 34 such contests, with their only losses coming against Boise State and No. 14 BYU.
As Georgia Southern prepares for this game, they bring notable stats into the match-up. The Eagles’ kickoff defense ranks seventh in the FBS, allowing an average of just 5 yards per return, while their punt defense stands at fifth in the FBS, allowing negative 2.5 yards per return. Additionally, the team is currently first in the nation with a perfect 100% success rate in the red zone, having converted all eight of their opportunities this season.
With a solid performance at home and a perfect record against current MEAC members, the Eagles are poised to extend their winning streak and maintain their strong standing in the non-conference slate. Fans can look forward to an exciting game as Georgia Southern aims to continue their dominant performance at Paulson Stadium.
