2021 Georgia Southern Eagles football team

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2021 Georgia Southern Eagles football
Georgia Southern Eagles wordmark.svg
Conference Sun Belt Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record3–9 (2–6 Sun Belt)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorDoug Ruse (4th season)
Defensive coordinatorScot Sloan (4th season)
Home stadium Paulson Stadium
Seasons
  2020
2022  
2021 Sun Belt Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Appalachian State xy  7 1   10 4  
Georgia State  6 2   8 5  
Coastal Carolina  6 2   11 2  
Troy  3 5   5 7  
Georgia Southern  2 6   3 9  
West Division
No. 16 Louisiana xy$  8 0   13 1  
Texas State  3 5   4 8  
Louisiana–Monroe  2 6   4 8  
South Alabama  2 6   5 7  
Arkansas State  1 7   2 10  
Championship: Louisiana 24, Appalachian State 16
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2021 Georgia Southern Eagles football team represented Georgia Southern University during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Eagles played their home games at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia, and competed in the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Chad Lunsford until he was dismissed mid-season following his third consecutive loss within the first four games of the season. Cornerbacks coach Kevin Whitley was tapped to serve as interim coach until a new head coach was hired by the university. [1] Whitley was in his third year as cornerbacks coach and previously played for Georgia Southern as a four year starter from 1988 to 1991, helping to win two national titles for the Eagles. On November 2, 2021, Clay Helton, former head coach of the USC Trojans, was hired to become the next head coach for Georgia Southern, starting in the 2022 season. [2]

Contents

Previous season

The Eagles finished the 2020 season 8–5, 4–4 in Sun Belt play to finish in third place in the East Division and. Southern was then invited to play in the New Orleans Bowl, their fourth postseason FBS bowl game and their third consecutive appearance. They played Louisiana Tech, where they steamrolled the Bulldogs 38-3.

Preseason

Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
Derwin Burgess Jr.
WR
Riverdale, GA Riverdale HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)180 lb (82 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Chas Collins
OL
Statesboro, GA Bulloch Academy 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)270 lb (120 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Caleb Cook
OL
Brunswick, GA Brunswick HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)275 lb (125 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Tyrell Davis
DB
Harrisburg, NC Hickory Ridge HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Michael Edwards III
LB
Trussville, AL Hewitt-Trussville HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)210 lb (95 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
James Graham
QB
Fitzgerald, GA Fitzgerald HS
Georgia Tech
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Harrison Hamsley
TE
Valdosta, GA The Valwood 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)230 lb (100 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Seaburn Hines IV
OL
Helena, AL Helena HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)290 lb (130 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 2 stars.svg
Andrew Johnson Jr.
OLB
Tifton, GA Tift County HS
Oregon
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)230 lb (100 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Amare Jones
RB
Frisco, TX Heritage HS
Tulane
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)190 lb (86 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Evan Lester
TE
Dalton, GA Christian Heritage 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)220 lb (100 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Montae Maxwell
DB
Hartwell, GA Hart County HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)175 lb (79 kg)Aug 12, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jjay Mcafee
WR
Charleston, SC Ashley Ridge HS
Georgia Military
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)215 lb (98 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
LJ McCloud
DL
Pike Road, AL Pike Road HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)265 lb (120 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Nick Mercer
DL
Cordele, GA Crisp County HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)230 lb (100 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Justin Meyers
DB
Washington, GA Washington-Wilkes HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Cam'Ron Ransom
QB
Lakeland, FL Armwood HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Davion Rhodes
DL
Camilla, GA Pelham HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)235 lb (107 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Eldrick Robinson II
LB
Pensacola, FL Booker T. Washington HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)210 lb (95 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 2 stars.svg
Nathan Tillman
LS
Claxton, GA Claxton HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)220 lb (100 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 2 stars.svg
Josh Trice
DB
Waverly Hall, GA Harris County HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)170 lb (77 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Isaac Walker
LB
Greensboro, NC Hough HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)230 lb (100 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Britton Williams
PK
Richmond Hill, GA Richmond Hill HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)170 lb (77 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Myzel Williams
DB
DeLand, FL DeLand HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 lb (86 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Myles Winslow
DL
Kissimmee, FL Tohopekaliga HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)225 lb (102 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg

Source: [3]

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Preseason

AwardPlayerPositionYear

Sources:

Sun Belt coaches poll

The Sun Belt coaches poll was released on July 20, 2021. The Eagles were picked to finish fourth in the East Division. [4]

East Division
Predicted finishTeamVotes
T1Coastal Carolina44 (6)
T1Appalachian State44 (4)
3Georgia State24
4Georgia Southern20
5Troy18
West Division
Predicted finishTeamVotes
1Louisiana49 (9)
2Arkansas State38 (1)
3South Alabama27
4Texas State25
5Louisiana–Monroe11

Sun Belt Preseason All-Conference teams

Personnel

2021 Georgia Southern Eagles football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
RB 1J. D. KingSr
RB 2Logan Wright Redshirt.svg  Sr
RB 4Gerald Green Redshirt.svg  So
RB 5Amare JonesSr
WR 6 NaJee Thompson Sr
WR 7Khaleb HoodJr
WR 9Jjay McafeeJr
WR 10Darius Lewis Redshirt.svg  So
TE 11Beau Johnson Redshirt.svg  So
WR 12James Graham Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 13Connor Cigelske Redshirt.svg  Fr
QB 14Sam Kenerson Redshirt.svg  Fr
QB 16Quincy BonnerFr
QB 17Justin Tomlin Redshirt.svg  Jr
QB 18Will Lovett Jr. Redshirt.svg  Sr
QB 19Cam'Ron RansomFr
WR 20Justin Harris Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 21Derwin Burgess Jr.Fr
TE 22Sean PelkissonSo
RB 25 Jalen White So
WR 28Dexter Carter Jr.Sr
RB 29AJ Brown Redshirt.svg  So
WR 30Alex Bowen Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 31Andrew DouglasFr
RB 35Terron Dixon II Redshirt.svg  So
WR 36Justin Howell Redshirt.svg  So
WR 37Quincy Darnell Redshirt.svg  So
WR 38Myles Freeman Redshirt.svg  So
WR 39Bo White Redshirt.svg  So
RB 47Jordan Pearson Redshirt.svg  So
TE 48Harrison HamsleyFr
TE 49Javian Boykin Redshirt.svg  So
OL 50Caleb Kelly Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 51Aaron DowdellSr
OL 56Brian Miller Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 58Aaron Pyron Redshirt.svg  So
OL 59Dakota Anthony Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 60Rasheed Miller Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 61Liam Ryan Redshirt.svg  Sr
OL 63Teva Reynolds Redshirt.svg  So
OL 64Caelan Williams Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 65Trace Dorminy Redshirt.svg  So
OL 66Logan LangemeierSr
OL 67Seaburn Hines IVFr
OL 71Lawson Maxwell Redshirt.svg  So
OL 72Khalil Crowder Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 73Chas CollinsFr
OL 74Lawrence EdwardsSr
OL 75Verneal Henshaw Jr. Redshirt.svg  So
OL 77Griffin Carder Redshirt.svg  So
OL 78Caleb CookFr
OL 79Gabriel Howard Redshirt.svg  Sr
TE 80D. J. Butler Redshirt.svg  Sr
WR 81Jeremy Horton Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 82Drew Rutledge Redshirt.svg  So
TE 83Chase HancockJr
WR 84Jaden Jenkins Redshirt.svg  So
WR 85Emil Smith Redshirt.svg  So
WR 86Mason Babay Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 87Evan LesterFr
WR 88Jordan Bennett Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 89Jackson Wheeler Redshirt.svg  Fr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
ILB 1Todd Bradley-GlennSr
DE 2Justin Ellis Redshirt.svg  Sr
CB 4Tyler BrideSo
OLB 5Benz Josue Redshirt.svg  Sr
ILB 9Khadry JacksonJr
S 10Chalon Howard Redshirt.svg  Fr
ILB 11Kevon Glenn Redshirt.svg  So
S 12Anthony Wilson Redshirt.svg  So
CB 13Derrick Canteen Redshirt.svg  So
CB 14 Darrell Baker Jr. Sr
OLB 15Quin Williams Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 17Myzel WilliamsFr
S 18Justin BirdsongSr
CB 20Seth RobertsonSo
OLB 21Zyon McGee Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 23Montae MaxwellFr
CB 24Josh TriceFr
S 25Tyrell DavisFr
OLB 27Isaac WalkerFr
ILB 28Andrew Johnson Jr. Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 29Justin MeyersFr
CB 30Jack Ferguson Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 31Chase Dial-Watson Redshirt.svg  Fr
ILB 33Marques Watson-TrentSo
ILB 34Jon Ferguson Redshirt.svg  Jr
S 35Chandler Dial-Watson Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 36Justin Nelson Redshirt.svg  So
CB 38Deonta Bembry Redshirt.svg  Jr
OLB 39Reid Dedman Redshirt.svg  So
OLB 40Jalen JacksonSo
ILB 41Seth Hodges Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 42Dillon Springer Redshirt.svg  Sr
ILB 43Tre Allen Redshirt.svg  Sr
ILB 45Michael Edwards IIIFr
ILB 46Eldrick Robinson IIFr
OLB 47Randy Wade Jr.Sr
DE 48Nick MercerFr
DE 52Brandon WilsonSo
DL 53Trevon Locke Redshirt.svg  Fr
OLB 54Will Riggins Redshirt.svg  Fr
DL 57Gavin Adcock Redshirt.svg  Sr
DE 62Robb BozemanSr
DL 69Jeremy Smith Redshirt.svg  Sr
DL 76Cauldric Isles Redshirt.svg  So
DE 79Kaylen Wright Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 90Parker Devine Redshirt.svg  Jr
DE 91Davion RhodesFr
DE 92Jordan MitchellSo
DE 93AJ WatkinsJr
DL 94C. J. WrightSr
DL 95Amaru Herring Redshirt.svg  So
DL 96LJ McCloudFr
DE 97Myles WinslowFr
DL 99Kierron Smith Redshirt.svg  So
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 7Anthony Beck II Redshirt.svg  Jr
K 19Alex Raynor Redshirt.svg  So
LS 41Nathan TillmanFr
K 82Britton WilliamsFr
LS 95Mark Langston Redshirt.svg  So
K 97Bryce Christensen Redshirt.svg  Jr
P 99Walker BradberryFr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 4 July 2021

Schedule

The 2021 schedule consists of 6 home and 6 away games in the regular season. The Eagles will travel to Sun Belt foes Troy, South Alabama, Texas State, and Appalachian State. Southern will play host to Sun Belt foes Louisiana, Arkansas State, Georgia State, and Coastal Carolina.

The Eagles will host two of the four non-conference opponents at Paulson Stadium, Gardner–Webb, from NCAA Division I FCS Big South Conference and BYU, a FBS Independent, and will travel to Florida Atlantic of the Conference USA and Arkansas of the Southeastern Conference.

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 46:00 p.m. Gardner–Webb * ESPN3 W 30–2515,089
September 113:30 p.m.at Florida Atlantic * Stadium L 6–3817,736
September 184:00 p.m.at No. 20 Arkansas * SECN L 10–4566,311
September 256:00 p.m. Louisiana
  • Paulson Stadium
  • Statesboro, GA
ESPN+ L 20–2817,522
October 24:00 p.m. Arkansas State
  • Paulson Stadium
  • Statesboro, GA
ESPN+W 59–3316,377
October 97:00 p.m.at Troy ESPN+L 24–2725,424
October 147:30 p.m.at South Alabama ESPNU L 14–4116,089
October 306:00 p.m. Georgia State Dagger-14-plain.png
ESPN+L 14–2117,843
November 66:00 p.m. Coastal Carolina
  • Paulson Stadium
  • Statesboro, GA
ESPN+L 8–2812,875
November 133:00 p.m.at Texas State ESPN+W 38–3015,896
November 204:00 p.m.No. 14 BYU *
  • Paulson Stadium
  • Statesboro, GA
ESPN+L 17–3420,862
November 272:30 p.m.at Appalachian State ESPN+L 3–2728,005

[5] [6]

Game summaries

Gardner–Webb

Gardner–Webb at Georgia Southern
1234Total
Runnin' Bulldogs6061325
Eagles31701030
  • Date: September 4, 2021
  • Location: Paulson Stadium
    Statesboro, GA
  • Game start: 6:05 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 39 minutes
  • Game attendance: 15,089
  • Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C) • Weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Jeremy Parker
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Matt Stewart (play-by-play) and Evan Waugh (analyst)
      
Pregame lineOver/under
GASO –27.548
StatisticsGardner–WebbGeorgia Southern
First downs2025
Total yards427500
Rushing yards62365
Passing yards365135
Turnovers00
Time of possession24:1135:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Gardner–WebbPassingBailey Fisher27/45, 315 yards, 3 TDs
RushingNarii Gaither7 carries, 33 yards
ReceivingT. J. Luther6 receptions, 164 yards, 1 TD
Georgia SouthernPassingCam Ransom8/13, 90 yards, 1 TD
RushingLogan Wright26 carries, 178 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKhaleb Hood3 receptions, 39 yards

At Florida Atlantic

Georgia Southern at Florida Atlantic
1234Total
Eagles60006
Owls01021738
  • Date: September 11, 2021
  • Location: FAU Stadium
    Boca Raton, FL
  • Game start: 3:36 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
  • Game attendance: 17,736
  • Game weather: Sunny • Wind: E 5 MPH
  • Referee: Ed Ardito
  • TV announcers (Stadium): Chris Hassel (play–by–play) and Sed Bonner (analyst)
   
Pregame lineOver/under
FAU –7.049
StatisticsGeorgia SouthernFlorida Atlantic
First downs1727
Total yards257528
Rushing yards139196
Passing yards118332
Turnovers20
Time of possession26:0433:38
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia SouthernPassingCam Ransom12/21, 98 yards
RushingCam Ransom9 carries, 41 yards
ReceivingGerald Green6 receptions, 55 yards
Florida AtlanticPassingN'Kosi Perry19/27, 332 yards, 4 TDs
RushingJohnny Ford15 carries, 71 yards
ReceivingLajohntay Wester7 receptions, 124 yards, 1 TD

At Arkansas

Georgia Southern at Arkansas
1234Total
Eagles0100010
No. 20 Razorbacks141014745
     
Pregame lineOver/under
ARK –23.053
StatisticsGeorgia SouthernArkansas
First downs1127
Total yards235633
Rushing yards154269
Passing yards81364
Turnovers00
Time of possession26:5433:06
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia SouthernPassingJustin Tomlin11/23, 65 yards
RushingJustin Tomlin10 carries, 67 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKhaleb Hood6 receptions, 42 yards
ArkansasPassingKJ Jefferson13/23, 366 yards, 3 TDs
RushingDominique Johnson5 carries, 72 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTreylon Burks3 receptions, 127 yards, 1 TD

Louisiana

Louisiana at Georgia Southern
1234Total
Ragin' Cajuns01414028
Eagles760720
  • Date: September 25, 2021
  • Location: Paulson Stadium
    Statesboro, GA
  • Game start: 6:03 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 29 minutes
  • Game attendance: 17,522
  • Game weather: 59 °F (15 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: NW 3 MPH
  • Referee: Kyle Olson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Matt Stewart (play–by–play) and Danny Waugh (analyst)
   
Pregame lineOver/under
LA –14.555
StatisticsLouisianaGeorgia Southern
First downs1823
Total yards378453
Rushing yards129278
Passing yards249175
Turnovers01
Time of possession27:1132:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LouisianaPassingLevi Lewis17/28, 249 yards, 3 TDs
RushingMontrell Johnson13 carries, 61 yards
ReceivingDontae Fleming4 receptions, 70 yards, 1 TD
Georgia SouthernPassingJustin Tomlin11/24, 175 yards, 1 INT
RushingGerald Green18 carries, 186 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingLogan Wright4 receptions, 85 yards

Arkansas State

Arkansas State at Georgia Southern
1234Total
Red Wolves31601433
Eagles1021141459
  • Date: October 2, 2021
  • Location: Paulson Stadium
    Statesboro, GA
  • Game start: 4:05 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 29 minutes
  • Game attendance: 16,377
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Wayne Winkler
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Danny Waugh (play–by–play) and Amy Zimmer (analyst)
           
Pregame lineOver/under
GASO –2.067
StatisticsArkansas StateGeorgia Southern
First downs3420
Total yards524540
Rushing yards81503
Passing yards44337
Turnovers40
Time of possession31:0428:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Arkansas StatePassingJames Blackman28/43, 292 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs
RushingLincoln Pare7 carries, 54 yards
ReceivingJeff Foreman6 receptions, 83 yards
Georgia SouthernPassingCam Ransom2/5, 29 yards
RushingLogan Wright10 carries, 214 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingKhaleb Hood2 receptions, 19 yards

At Troy

Georgia Southern at Troy
1234Total
Eagles0315624
Trojans1077327
  • Date: October 9, 2021
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium
    Troy, AL
  • Game start: 7:05 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 23 minutes
  • Game attendance: 25,424
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: S 4 MPH
  • Referee: Trennis Livingston
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Will Kollmeyer (play–by–play) and Ben Stanfield (analyst)
      
Pregame lineOver/under
TROY –5.551
StatisticsGeorgia SouthernTroy
First downs1718
Total yards301409
Rushing yards82139
Passing yards219270
Turnovers31
Time of possession33:1926:41
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia SouthernPassingJustin Tomlin15/22, 210 yards, 3 INTs
RushingGerald Green5 carries, 33 yards
ReceivingDerwin Burgess Jr.2 receptions, 76 yards
TroyPassing Gunnar Watson 24/36, 270 yards, 2 TDs
RushingJamontez Woods9 carries, 98 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingReggie Todd4 receptions, 71 yards, 1 TD

At South Alabama

Georgia Southern at South Alabama
1234Total
Eagles083314
Jaguars10217341
      
Pregame lineOver/under
USA –2.550
StatisticsGeorgia SouthernSouth Alabama
First downs1020
Total yards233545
Rushing yards121140
Passing yards112405
Turnovers10
Time of possession30:0229:58
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia SouthernPassingCam Ransom2/12, 63 yards
RushingLogan Wright14 carries, 60 yards
ReceivingAmare Jones4 receptions, 90 yards
South AlabamaPassingJake Bentley24/31, 389 yards, 3 TDs
RushingBryan Hill8 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingJalen Tolbert11 receptions, 174 yards, 1 TD

Georgia State

Georgia State at Georgia Southern
1234Total
Panthers0071421
Eagles070714
  • Date: October 30, 2021
  • Location: Paulson Stadium
    Statesboro, GA
  • Game start: 6:05 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 7 minutes
  • Game attendance: 17,843
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Wayne Winkler
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Matt Stewart (play–by–play) and Danny Waugh (analyst)
  
Pregame lineOver/under
GSU –6.055
StatisticsGeorgia StateGeorgia Southern
First downs2224
Total yards378486
Rushing yards237207
Passing yards141279
Turnovers02
Time of possession25:0734:53
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia StatePassing Darren Grainger 16/27, 141 yards
RushingJaymest Williams12 carries, 97 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingRoger Carter2 receptions, 59 yards
Georgia SouthernPassingJustin Tomlin18/27, 279 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
RushingLogan Wright20 carries, 113 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKhaleb Hood6 receptions, 107 yards

Coastal Carolina

Coastal Carolina at Georgia Southern
1234Total
Chanticleers0217028
Eagles00088
  • Date: November 6, 2021
  • Location: Paulson Stadium
    Statesboro, GA
  • Game start: 6:05 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours
  • Game attendance: 12,875
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Kyle Olson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Matt Stewart (play–by–play) and Danny Waugh (analyst)
  
Pregame lineOver/under
CCU –16.056
StatisticsCoastal CarolinaGeorgia Southern
First downs1715
Total yards305233
Rushing yards22086
Passing yards85147
Turnovers14
Time of possession31:3728:23
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Coastal CarolinaPassingBryce Carpenter13/20, 85 yards, 1 TD
RushingShermari Jones20 carries, 96 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKameron Brown3 receptions, 30 yards, 1 TD
Georgia SouthernPassingJustin Tomlin6/13, 83 yards, 1 INT
RushingJustin Tomlin10 carries, 39 yards
ReceivingKhaleb Hood5 receptions, 66 yards

At Texas State

Georgia Southern at Texas State
1234Total
Eagles31414738
Bobcats0177630
  • Date: November 13, 2021
  • Location: Bobcat Stadium
    San Marcos, TX
  • Game start: 3:05 p.m. EST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 57 minutes
  • Game attendance: 15,896
  • Game weather: 70 °F (21 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: S 3 MPH
  • Referee: Marshall Lewis
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Brant Freeman (play–by–play), Keith Moreland (analyst), and Koral Riggs (sideline reporter)
        
Pregame lineOver/under
TXST –2.052
StatisticsGeorgia SouthernTexas State
First downs1926
Total yards395341
Rushing yards16278
Passing yards233263
Turnovers12
Time of possession28:0831:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia SouthernPassingCam Ransom7/12, 125 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Jalen White 10 carries, 82 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingDerwin Burgess, Jr.5 receptions, 134 yards, 1 TD
Texas StatePassingTyler Vitt29/46, 263 yards, 1 INT
RushingCalvin Hill19 carries, 43 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMarcell Barbee4 receptions, 63 yards

BYU

Brigham Young at Georgia Southern
1234Total
No. 14 Cougars'7137734
Eagles3140017
  • Date: November 20, 2021
  • Location: Paulson Stadium
    Statesboro, GA
  • Game start: 4:05 p.m. EST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 5 minutes
  • Game attendance: 20,862
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Referee: William Bonnet
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Danny Waugh (play–by–play) and Amy Zimmer (analyst)
     
Pregame lineOver/under
BYU –2057
StatisticsBYUGeorgia Southern
First downs2519
Total yards507268
Rushing yards195146
Passing yards312122
Turnovers02
Time of possession31:0928:51
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BYUPassingJaren Hall17/29, 312 yards, 2 TDs
RushingTyler Allgeier25 carries, 136 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingGunner Romney5 receptions, 87 yards
Georgia SouthernPassingConnor Cigelske11/14, 122 yards, 1 INT
RushingLogan Wright14 carries, 50 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingLogan Wright5 receptions, 43 yards

At Appalachian State

Georgia Southern at Appalachian State
1234Total
Eagles00303
Mountaineers70101027
  • Date: November 27, 2021
  • Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium
    Boone, NC
  • Game start: 2:35 p.m. EST
  • Elapsed time: 2 hours and 55 minutes
  • Game attendance: 28,005
  • Game weather: 48 °F (9 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: W 9 MPH
  • Referee: Kyle Olson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): David Jackson (play–by–play) and Avery Hall (analyst)
   
Pregame lineOver/under
APP –24.555
StatisticsGeorgia SouthernAppalachian State
First downs1512
Total yards194329
Rushing yards8794
Passing yards107235
Turnovers11
Time of possession34:3525:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia SouthernPassingConnor Cigelske11/24, 107 yards
RushingJalen White8 carries, 38 yards
ReceivingAmare Jones5 receptions, 56 yards
Appalachian StatePassing Chase Brice 12/24, 235 yards, 2 TDs
RushingAnderson Castle6 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingThomas Hennigan3 receptions, 111 yards, 1 TD

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