Georgia Southern Eagles
Late TD, FG in OT lifts Georgia Southern past South Alabama

Oct. 03, 2019 11:11 PM EDT
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Tyler Bass kicked a 37-yard field goal in the second overtime after the Georgia Southern forced a turnover and the Eagles rallied to defeat South...

Louisiana beats Georgia Southern in Sun Belt opener, 37-24

Sep. 28, 2019 09:34 PM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Elijah Mitchell and Trey Ragas each ran for two touchdowns and Louisiana-Lafayette beat Georgia Southern, 37-24, in the Sun Belt Conference...

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes under the pressure of Georgia Southern linebacker Lane Ecton (7) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Johnson lifts Minnesota late to beat Georgia Southern 35-32

By Dave Campbell Sep. 14, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) replaces his helmet after he lost it during a play against Louisiana Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger's 4 TD passes lead No. 10 Texas over Louisiana Tech

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 31, 2019 11:41 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws in the first quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Georgia Southern in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Burrow tied an LSU single-game record with five touchdown passes before halftime. (AP Photo/Michael Democker)
Burrow throws for 5 TDs, No. 6 LSU beats Ga. Southern 55-3

By Brett Martel Aug. 31, 2019 11:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, LSU safety Grant Delpit (9) prevents Auburn wide receiver Eli Stove (12) from scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La. Delpit was an AP All-American last season and starts this season as a preseason All-American selected by poll voters. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
No. 6 LSU to unleash new offense vs. Georgia Southern

By Brett Martel Aug. 30, 2019 11:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 6,2019, file photo, LSU coach Ed Orgeron, left, gives freshman cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) a pat on the head after talking with him briefly after Stingley fielded a punt during the NCAA college football team's spring scrimmage n Baton Rouge, La. Stingley was the nation’s No. 1 prospect in his class according to Rivals and was rated third according to the 247Sports Composite. Travis Spradling/The Advocate via AP, File)
No. 6 LSU opens against Georgia Southern

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron leads his team before an NCAA college football game against Southeastern Louisiana, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU travels to defending Sugar Bowl champion Texas to go along with a brutal SEC schedule that features a trip to Alabama and home games with Florida and Texas A&M. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Orgeron: No. 6 LSU focused on Georgia Southern triple-option

By Ted Lewis Aug. 26, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2016, file photo, then-North Carolina State offensive coordinator Eli Drinkwitz works with quarterbacks during an NCAA college football practice in Raleigh, N.C. If Appalachian State is to prolong a three-year reign atop the Sun Belt Conference, it'll have to do so with a new coach. It's the debut season for Eli Drinkwitz after his successor, Scott Satterfield, left for Louisville. By (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
New regime aims to keep Appalachian St. atop Sun Belt

By Brett Martel Aug. 15, 2019 03:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018 file photo, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Mike Bajakian, left, works with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Tampa, Fla. Bajakian was named Boston College offensive coordinator on Jan. 14. 2019.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/11/2018

Aug. 13, 2019 01:58 PM EDT

Georgia Southern agrees to raises for Lunsford, assistants

Jan. 17, 2019 04:11 PM EST
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Georgia Southern coach Chad Lunsford has reached an agreement on a contract extension through 2023. The agreement is pending...

North Dakota State quarterback Easton Stick (12) smiles as he scores the final touchdown of the game against Eastern Washington during the second half of the FCS championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. North Dakota State won 38-24. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
North Dakota St wins 7th FCS title 38-24 over E Washington

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 05, 2019 03:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2011, file photo, Eastern Washington players douse the coaching staff after defeating Delaware 20-19 winning the the FCS Championship NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas. Before North Dakota State made Fargo to Frisco an annual trip, Eastern Washington won the first FCS championship game played in North Texas. That was eight years ago. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
NDSU goes for 7th FCS title in Eastern Washington's return

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 04, 2019 06:11 PM EST

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) throws a pass during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Minnesota at Georgia Tech 12/26/2018

Dec. 26, 2018 06:23 PM EST

Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts (4) breaks free for a long gain against Eastern Michigan defensive back Justin Moody (13) during first-half NCAA college football action in the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Georgia Southern tops Eastern Michigan 23-21 on Bass' FG

By John Zenor Dec. 15, 2018 09:01 PM EST

Georgia Southern, Eastern Michigan meet in Camellia Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 14, 2018 12:29 PM EST
Camellia Bowl: Georgia Southern (9-3) vs. Eastern Michigan (7-5), Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: Georgia Southern by 2. Series...

Camellia Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 04:31 PM EST
Georgia Southern (9-3, Sun Belt) vs Eastern Michigan (7-5, MAC), Dec. 22, 5:30 p.m. ET LOCATION: Montgomery, Alabama TOP PLAYERS ...

Georgia Southern rolls over Georgia State, 35-14

Nov. 24, 2018 06:14 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Shai Werts threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third and Wesley Fields ran for 151 yards and a score as Georgia Southern beat Georgia State for...

Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield (13) dives past Georgia Tech defensive back Jaytlin Askew (33) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech at Georgia 11/24/2018

Nov. 24, 2018 01:57 PM EST

Fields powers Georgia Southern to 41-17 victory

Nov. 17, 2018 09:45 PM EST
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Wesley Fields ran for 148 yards and two third-quarter touchdowns to help Georgia Southern pull away for a 41-17 victory over Coastal Carolina on...