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Appalachian State defensive backs Ronald Clarke (27) and Madison Cone (12) take down Georgia Southern running back Amare Jones for a loss in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Georgia Southern at Appalachian State 11/27/2021

Dec. 02, 2021 05:03 PM EST

Appalachian State wins 10th game, tops Georgia Southern 27-3

Nov. 27, 2021 07:19 PM EST
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Chase Brice threw two touchdown passes and Jalen Virgil returned a kick 97 yards for a touchdown as Appalachian State closed out its regular...

BYU running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Hall, Robinson, Allgeier spark No. 14 BYU past Ga. Southern

By George Henry Nov. 20, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates with offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) and wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (81) after a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Charleston Southern at Georgia 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:51 PM EST

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates a turnover with his players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
No. 14 BYU hopes to avoid letdown versus Georgia Southern

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 07:44 PM EST

No. 14 BYU looks to avoid letdown against Georgia Southern

Nov. 18, 2021 01:14 PM EST
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Coach Kalani Sitake made sure No. 14 BYU got in some time to rest during last week’s bye. The Cougars also practiced a couple of times...

White's 2 TDs helps Georgia Southern beat Texas State 38-30

Nov. 13, 2021 07:52 PM EST
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Jalen White ran for two touchdowns and Georgia Southern snapped a four-game losing streak with a 38-30 victory over Texas State on...

Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett (1) avoids a tackle against Georgia Southern safety Justin Birdsong (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 21 Coastal Carolina remains in hunt for Sun Belt title

Nov. 06, 2021 09:38 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina tight end Isaiah Likely (4) catches the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Coastal Carolina at Georgia Southern 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina quarterback Bryce Carpenter (12) is tackled by an Arkansas State defender after a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Jonesboro, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Coastal Carolina QB McCall won't play vs. Georgia Southern

Nov. 06, 2021 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Former USC coach Clay Helton hired to helm Georgia Southern

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 02, 2021 02:16 PM EDT

Georgia State scores in final minute to top Georgia Southern

Oct. 30, 2021 10:00 PM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Jamyest Williams scored on a 23-yard run with 26 seconds remaining to lift Georgia State to a 21-14 victory over Georgia Southern on...

Bentley sets mark as S. Alabama tops Georgia Southern 41-14

Oct. 14, 2021 11:17 PM EDT
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jake Bentley became the first player in South Alabama history to account for five touchdowns in a game, rushing for two and passing for...

Buce's late FG lifts Troy over Georgia Southern 27-24

Oct. 09, 2021 10:47 PM EDT
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Brooks Buce kicked a 24-yard field goal with 1:46 remaining to lift Troy to a 27-24 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday night. ...

Barriere, Limu-Jones help E. Washington beat Montana 34-28

Oct. 03, 2021 02:23 AM EDT
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Talolo Limu-Jones had career highs with 11 receptions for 231 yards before leaving with an apparent ankle injury, Eric Barriere threw for...

Georgia Southern runs for 7 TDs, beats Arkansas State 59-33

Oct. 02, 2021 08:27 PM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Logan Wright and Jalen White each had two of Georgia Southern's seven rushing TDs and the Eagles beat Arkansas State 59-33 on Saturday,...

Georgia Southern coach Chad Lunsford watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Georgia Southern fires coach Chad Lunsford after 1-3 start

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 26, 2021 08:25 PM EDT

Ragin' Cajuns open Sun Belt play with 28-20 victory

Sep. 25, 2021 09:37 PM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Levi Lewis threw for three touchdowns and Louisiana-Lafayette held off Georgia Southern 28-20 on Saturday night in a Sun Belt Conference...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 03:34 PM EDT
Sept. 24 1930 — The Portsmouth Spartans beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 12-0 in the first NFL game played under floodlights. More than 6,000 fans...

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman leads his team onto the field to play Georgia Southern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 20 Arkansas smashes Georgia Southern, 45-10

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 18, 2021 07:32 PM EDT