2021 Georgia Southern Eagles football team

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]

2021 Georgia Southern Eagles football
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record3–9 (2–6 Sun Belt)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorDoug Ruse (4th season)
Defensive coordinatorScot Sloan (4th season)
Home stadiumPaulson Stadium
(capacity: 25,000)
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

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
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Derwin Burgess Jr.
WR		 Riverdale, GA Riverdale HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Chas Collins
OL		 Statesboro, GA Bulloch Academy 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 270 lb (120 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Caleb Cook
OL		 Brunswick, GA Brunswick HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 275 lb (125 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tyrell Davis
DB		 Harrisburg, NC Hickory Ridge HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Michael Edwards III
LB		 Trussville, AL Hewitt-Trussville HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
James Graham
QB		 Fitzgerald, GA Fitzgerald HS
Georgia Tech		 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Harrison Hamsley
TE		 Valdosta, GA The Valwood 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Seaburn Hines IV
OL		 Helena, AL Helena HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 290 lb (130 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:2/5 stars
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:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Amare Jones
RB		 Frisco, TX Heritage HS
Tulane		 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 190 lb (86 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Evan Lester
TE		 Dalton, GA Christian Heritage 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
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:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
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:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
LJ McCloud
DL		 Pike Road, AL Pike Road HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 265 lb (120 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Nick Mercer
DL		 Cordele, GA Crisp County HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Justin Meyers
DB		 Washington, GA Washington-Wilkes HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Cam'Ron Ransom
QB		 Lakeland, FL Armwood HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Davion Rhodes
DL		 Camilla, GA Pelham HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 235 lb (107 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
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:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:2/5 stars
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:2/5 stars
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:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Isaac Walker
LB		 Greensboro, NC Hough HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 230 lb (100 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Britton Williams
PK		 Richmond Hill, GA Richmond Hill HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Myzel Williams
DB		 DeLand, FL DeLand HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Myles Winslow
DL		 Kissimmee, FL Tohopekaliga HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg) –  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars

Source:[3]

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Preseason
Award Player Position Year

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 finish Team Votes
T1Coastal Carolina44 (6)
T1Appalachian State44 (4)
3Georgia State24
4Georgia Southern20
5Troy18
West Division
Predicted finish Team Votes
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
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
RB 1 J. D. King Sr
RB 2 Logan Wright  Sr
RB 4 Gerald Green  So
RB 5 Amare Jones Sr
WR 6 NaJee Thompson Sr
WR 7 Khaleb Hood Jr
WR 9 Jjay Mcafee Jr
WR 10 Darius Lewis  So
TE 11 Beau Johnson  So
WR 12 James Graham  Jr
QB 13 Connor Cigelske  Fr
QB 14 Sam Kenerson  Fr
QB 16 Quincy Bonner Fr
QB 17 Justin Tomlin  Jr
QB 18 Will Lovett Jr.  Sr
QB 19 Cam'Ron Ransom Fr
WR 20 Justin Harris  Fr
WR 21 Derwin Burgess Jr. Fr
TE 22 Sean Pelkisson So
RB 25 Jalen White So
WR 28 Dexter Carter Jr. Sr
RB 29 AJ Brown  So
WR 30 Alex Bowen  Fr
WR 31 Andrew Douglas Fr
RB 35 Terron Dixon II  So
WR 36 Justin Howell  So
WR 37 Quincy Darnell  So
WR 38 Myles Freeman  So
WR 39 Bo White  So
RB 47 Jordan Pearson  So
TE 48 Harrison Hamsley Fr
TE 49 Javian Boykin  So
OL 50 Caleb Kelly  Sr
OL 51 Aaron Dowdell Sr
OL 56 Brian Miller  Sr
OL 58 Aaron Pyron  So
OL 59 Dakota Anthony  Fr
OL 60 Rasheed Miller  Fr
OL 61 Liam Ryan  Sr
OL 63 Teva Reynolds  So
OL 64 Caelan Williams  Fr
OL 65 Trace Dorminy  So
OL 66 Logan Langemeier Sr
OL 67 Seaburn Hines IV Fr
OL 71 Lawson Maxwell  So
OL 72 Khalil Crowder  Jr
OL 73 Chas Collins Fr
OL 74 Lawrence Edwards Sr
OL 75 Verneal Henshaw Jr.  So
OL 77 Griffin Carder  So
OL 78 Caleb Cook Fr
OL 79 Gabriel Howard  Sr
TE 80 D. J. Butler  Sr
WR 81 Jeremy Horton  Jr
WR 82 Drew Rutledge  So
TE 83 Chase Hancock Jr
WR 84 Jaden Jenkins  So
WR 85 Emil Smith  So
WR 86 Mason Babay  Fr
TE 87 Evan Lester Fr
WR 88 Jordan Bennett  Fr
TE 89 Jackson Wheeler  Fr
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
ILB 1 Todd Bradley-Glenn Sr
DE 2 Justin Ellis  Sr
CB 4 Tyler Bride So
OLB 5 Benz Josue  Sr
ILB 9 Khadry Jackson Jr
S 10 Chalon Howard  Fr
ILB 11 Kevon Glenn  So
S 12 Anthony Wilson  So
CB 13 Derrick Canteen  So
CB 14 Darrell Baker Jr. Sr
OLB 15 Quin Williams  Jr
S 17 Myzel Williams Fr
S 18 Justin Birdsong Sr
CB 20 Seth Robertson So
OLB 21 Zyon McGee  Jr
S 23 Montae Maxwell Fr
CB 24 Josh Trice Fr
S 25 Tyrell Davis Fr
OLB 27 Isaac Walker Fr
ILB 28 Andrew Johnson Jr.  Jr
S 29 Justin Meyers Fr
CB 30 Jack Ferguson  Fr
S 31 Chase Dial-Watson  Fr
ILB 33 Marques Watson-Trent So
ILB 34 Jon Ferguson  Jr
S 35 Chandler Dial-Watson  Fr
CB 36 Justin Nelson  So
CB 38 Deonta Bembry  Jr
OLB 39 Reid Dedman  So
OLB 40 Jalen Jackson So
ILB 41 Seth Hodges  Fr
DE 42 Dillon Springer  Sr
ILB 43 Tre Allen  Sr
ILB 45 Michael Edwards III Fr
ILB 46 Eldrick Robinson II Fr
OLB 47 Randy Wade Jr. Sr
DE 48 Nick Mercer Fr
DE 52 Brandon Wilson So
DL 53 Trevon Locke  Fr
OLB 54 Will Riggins  Fr
DL 57 Gavin Adcock  Sr
DE 62 Robb Bozeman Sr
DL 69 Jeremy Smith  Sr
DL 76 Cauldric Isles  So
DE 79 Kaylen Wright  Jr
DL 90 Parker Devine  Jr
DE 91 Davion Rhodes Fr
DE 92 Jordan Mitchell So
DE 93 AJ Watkins Jr
DL 94 C. J. Wright Sr
DL 95 Amaru Herring  So
DL 96 LJ McCloud Fr
DE 97 Myles Winslow Fr
DL 99 Kierron Smith  So
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 7 Anthony Beck II  Jr
K 19 Alex Raynor  So
LS 41 Nathan Tillman Fr
K 82 Britton Williams Fr
LS 95 Mark Langston  So
K 97 Bryce Christensen  Jr
P 99 Walker Bradberry Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt 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*
ESPN3W 30–2515,089
September 113:30 p.m.at Florida Atlantic*
StadiumL 6–3817,736
September 184:00 p.m.at No. 20 Arkansas*
SECNL 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
ESPNUL 14–4116,089
October 306:00 p.m.Georgia Statedagger
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
1 234Total
Runnin' Bulldogs 6 0613 25
• Eagles 3 17010 30
  • 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)
      
Scoring summary
104:20GASOBritton Williams 49-yard field goal
(14 plays, 52 yards, 6:16)		GASO 7–0
00:51GWUT. J. Luther 41-yard pass from Bailey Fisher (two-point conversion pass attempt failed)
(7 plays, 75 yards, 3:29)		GASO 7–6
213:11GASOGerald Green 1-yard rush (Britton Williams kick)
(8 plays, 68 yards, 2:34)		GASO 10–6
04:00GASOChase Hancock 17-yard pass from Cam Ransom (Britton Williams kick)
(15 plays, 75 yards, 7:33)		GASO 17–6
00:03GASOBritton Williams 25-yard field goal
(11 plays, 66 yards, 1:54)		GASO 20–6
305:54GWUJustin Jordan 50-yard pass from Justin Franklin (Austin McKay PAT failed)
(3 plays, 90 yards, 0:52)		GASO 20–12
414:55GASOBritton Williams 23-yard field goal
(13 plays, 73 yards, 5:52)		GASO 23–12
09:32GWUDeland Thomas 6-yard pass from Bailey Fisher (two-point conversion attempt failed)
(6 plays, 74 yards, 2:29)		GASO 23–18
06:32GASOLogan Wright 8-yard rush (Britton Williams kick)
(6 plays, 57 yards, 2:51)		GASO 30–18
02:59GWUJustin Franklin 7-yard pass from Bailey Fisher (Austin McKay kick)
(11 plays, 75 yards, 3:27)		GASO 30–25
See also: 2021 Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football team
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
1 234Total
Eagles 6 000 6
• Owls 0 10217 38
  • 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)
   
Scoring summary
103:19GASOLogan Wright 22-yard rush (Britton Williams PAT failed)
(14 plays, 95 yards, 5:42)		GASO 6–0
201:45FAUJohn Mitchell 19-yard pass from N'Kosi Perry (Aaronm Shahriari kick)
(10 plays, 48 yards, 3:25)		FAU 7–6
00:00FAUAaron Shahriari 27-yard field goal
(7 plays, 60 yards, 1:06)		FAU 10–6
311:28FAUJe'Quan Burton 50-yard pass from N'Kosi Perry (Aaron Shahriari kick)
(5 plays, 75 yards, 1:50)		FAU 17–6
04:34FAUJohn Mitchell 22-yard pass from N'Kosi Perry (Aaron Shahriari kick)
(12 plays, 87 yards, 4:24)		FAU 24–6
01:50FAULajohntay Wester 31-yard pass from N'Kosi Perry (Aaron Shahriari kick)
(6 plays, 50 yards, 1:56)		FAU 31–6
401:17FAUNick Tronti 3-yard rush (Aaron Shahriari kick)
(8 plays, 35 yards, 2:13)		FAU 38–6
See also: 2021 Florida Atlantic Owls football team
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
1 234Total
Eagles 0 1000 10
• No. 20 Razorbacks 14 10147 45
     
Scoring summary
112:07ARKTrelon Smith 13-yard rush (Cam Little kick)
(4 plays, 73 yards, 1:12)		ARK 7–0
03:31ARKDominique Johnson 11-yard rush (Cam Little kick)
(15 plays, 94 yards, 6:30}		ARK 14–0
208:42ARKTyson Morris 14-yard pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little kick)
(7 plays, 99 yards, 1:56)		ARK 21–0
07:22GASOJustin Tomlin 76-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(3 plays, 75 yards, 1:20)		ARK 21–7
02:23ARKCam Little 25-yard field goal
(7 plays, 73 yards, 2:48)		ARK 24–7
00:00GASOAlex Raynor 32-yard field goal
(12 plays, 60 yards, 2:23)		ARK 24–10
313:26ARKWarren Thompson 60-yard pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little kick)
(4 plays, 80 yards, 1:34)		ARK 31–10
11:18ARKTreylon Burks 91-yard pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little kick)
(1 play, 91 yards, 0:14)		ARK 38–10
408:22ARKMalik Hornsby 6-yard rush (Cam Little kick)
(12 plays, 66 yards, 7:01)		ARK 45–10
See also: 2021 Arkansas Razorbacks football team
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
1 234Total
• Ragin' Cajuns 0 14140 28
Eagles 7 607 20
  • 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)
   
Scoring summary
106:39GASOGerald Green 8-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(16 plays, 83 yards, 6:12)		GASO 7–0
214:52LAMichael Jefferson 48-yard pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares kick)
(6 plays, 85 yards, 2:07)		TIE 7–7
08:01LAEmani Bailey 3-yard rush (Kenneth Almendares kick)
(10 plays, 59 yards, 5:21)		LA 14–7
03:21GASOGerald Green 3-yard rush (Alex Raynor PAT blocked)
(4 plays, 45 yards, 1:19)		LA 14–13
311:01LAJohnny Lumpkin 22-yard pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares kick)
(5 plays, 68 yards, 1:32)		LA 21–13
06:52LADontae Fleming 46-yard pass from Levi Lewis (Kenneth Almendares kick)
(5 plays, 92 yards, 1:50)		LA 28–13
413:26GASOGerald Green 76-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(3 plays, 85 yards, 1:26)		LA 28–20
See also: 2021 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team
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
1 234Total
Red Wolves 3 16014 33
• Eagles 10 211414 59
  • 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)
           
Scoring summary
106:32GASOLogan Wright 59-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(8 plays, 80 yards, 3:56)		GASO 7–0
03:25ARSTBlake Grupe 31-yard field goal
(6 plays, 51 yards, 3:07)		GASO 7–3
01:03GASOAlex Raynor 25-yard field goal
(6 plays, 67 yards, 2:22)		GASO 10–3
213:21ARSTCorey Rucker 2-yard pass from James Blackman (Blake Grupe kick)
(9 plays, 75 yards, 2:42)		TIE 10–10
09:41GASOGerald Green 23-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(9 plays, 74 yards, 3:32)		GASO 17–10
06:41ARSTTeam Safety
(3 plays, -11 yards, 0:48)		GASO 17–12
04:38ARSTCorey Rucker 19-yard pass from James Blackman (Blake Grupe kick)
(5 plays, 53 yards, 1:56)		ARST 19–17
03:32GASOLogan Wright 41-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(4 plays, 75 yards, 1:06)		GASO 24–19
02:00GASOJ. D. King 5-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(3 plays, 32 yards, 1:01)		GASO 31–19
310:54GASOJustin Tomlin 6-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(9 plays, 65 yards, 4:06)		GASO 38–19
05:08GASOQuin Williams 22-yard interception returned (Alex Raynor kick)
(4 plays, 8 yards, 1:37)		GASO 45–19
414:47GASOJalen White 59-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(2 plays, 63 yards, 0:30)		GASO 52–19
11:59ARSTDahu Green 16-yard pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe kick)
(7 plays, 75 yards, 2:48)		GASO 52–26
09:13ARSTLincoln Pare 13-yard pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe kick)
(4 plays, 69 yards, 1:03)		GASO 52–33
09:03GASOJalen White 47-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(1 play, 47 yards, 0:09)		GASO 59–33
See also: 2021 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team
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
1 234Total
Eagles 0 3156 24
• Trojans 10 773 27
  • 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)
      
Scoring summary
110:43TROYBrooks Buce 29-yard field goal
(10 plays, 66 yards, 4:17)		TROY 3–0
00:37TROYJabre Barber 15-yard pass from Gunnar Watson (Brooks Buce kick)
(5 plays, 91 yards, 1:56)		TROY 10–0
212:15GASOAlex Raynor 27-yard field goal
(6 plays, 51 yards, 3:20)		TROY 10–3
04:27TROYJamontez Woods 34-yard rush (Brooks Buce kick)
(4 plays, 57 yards, 1:38)		TROY 17–3
310:55TROYReggie Todd 26-yard pass from Gunnar Watson (Brooks Buce kick)
(4 plays, 62 yards, 1:39)		TROY 24–3
07:57GASOLogan Wright 1-yard rush (Justin Tomlin two-point conversion rush)
(6 plays, 75 yards, 2:58)		TROY 24–11
06:45GASOKhaleb Hood 23-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(3 plays, 35 yards, 1:01)		TROY 24–18
412:53GASOAlex Raynor 42-yard field goal
(6 plays, 31 yards, 1:54)		TROY 24–21
06:08GASOAlex Raynor 38-yard field goal
(9 plays, 41 yards, 5:52)		TIE 24–24
01:46TROYBrooks Buce 24-yard field goal
(6 plays, 40 yards, 2:23)		TROY 24–27
See also: 2021 Troy Trojans football team
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
TroyPassingGunnar Watson24/36, 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
1 234Total
Eagles 0 833 14
• Jaguars 10 2173 41
      
Scoring summary
110:16USAJake Bentley 12-yard rush (Diego Guajardo kick)
(10 plays, 84 yards, 4:44)		USA 7–0
02:03USADiego Guajardo 42-yard field goal
(11 plays, 61 yards, 3:58)		USA 10–0
214:00USAJake Bentley 6-yard rush (Diego Guajardo kick)
(7 plays, 55 yards, 2:12)		USA 17–0
12:29USAJalen Tolbert 40-yard pass from Jake Bentley (Diego Guajardo kick)
(1 play, 40 yards, 0:08)		USA 24–0
09:08USAJalen Wayne 5-yard pass from Jake Bentley (Diego Guajardo kick)
(3 plays, 70 yards, 1:27)		USA 31–0
02:00GASOJ. D. King 2-yard rush (Justin Tomlin two-point conversion pass to Amare Jones)
(15 plays, 75 yards, 7:08)		USA 31–8
310:22GASOAlex Raynor 44-yard field goal
(10 plays, 48 yards, 4:38)		USA 31–11
03:41USALincoln Sefcik 5-yard pass from Jake Bentley (Diego Guajardo kick)
(5 plays, 82 yards, 2:37)		USA 38–11
414:50GASOAlex Raynor 34-yard field goal
(10 plays, 58 yards, 3:51)		USA 38–14
04:55USADiego Guajardo 31-yard field goal
(7 plays, 49 yards, 3:49)		USA 41–14
See also: 2021 South Alabama Jaguars football team
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
1 234Total
• Panthers 0 0714 21
Eagles 0 707 14
  • 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)
  
Scoring summary
205:23GASOBeau Johnson 17-yard pass from Justin Tomlin (Alex Raynor kick)
(9 plays, 92 yards, 4:44)		GASO 7–0
308:06GSUTucker Gregg 2-yard rush (Noel Ruiz kick)
(9 plays, 69 yards, 3:02)		TIE 7–7
411:19GSUTucker Gregg 3-yard rush (Noel Ruiz kick)
(8 plays, 83 yards, 3:05)		GSU 14–7
01:39GASOLogan Wright 9-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(5 plays, 42 yards, 1:25)		TIE 14–14
00:26GSUJaymest Williams 23-yard rush (Noel Ruiz kick)
(7 plays, 73 yards, 1:06)		GSU 21–14
See also: 2021 Georgia State Panthers football team and Modern Day Hate
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 StatePassingDarren Grainger16/27, 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
1 234Total
• Chanticleers 0 2170 28
Eagles 0 008 8
  • 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)
  
Scoring summary
208:54CCUKameron Brown 12 yard pass from Bryce Carpenter (Massimo Biscardi kick)
(3 plays, 36 yards, 1:28)		CCU 7–0
03:23CCUBryce Carpenter 23-yard rush (Massimo Biscardi kick)
(3 plays, 40 yards, 1:12)		CCU 14–0
00:00CCUMason Shelton 33-yard blocked punt returned (Massimo Biscardi kick)
(8 plays, 19 yards, 3:16)		CCU 21–0
305:17CCUShermari Jones 7-yard rush (Massimo Biscardi kick)
(12 plays, 92 yards, 6:49)		CCU 28–0
410:56GASOBeau Johnson 6-yard pass from Cam Ransom (Cam Ransom two-point pass conversion to Derwin Burgess)
(5 plays, 45 yards, 2:22)		CCU 28–8
See also: 2021 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team
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
1 234Total
• Eagles 3 14147 38
Bobcats 0 1776 30
  • 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)
        
Scoring summary
105:09GASOAlex Raynor 24-yard field goal
(11 plays, 78 yards, 4:54)		GASO 3–0
212:04TXSTCalvin Hill 13-yard rush (Seth Keller kick)
(8 plays, 69 yards, 2:38)		TXST 7–3
07:59GASOJalen White 19-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(10 plays, 75 yards, 4:05)		GASO 10–7
05:55GASODerwin Burgess Jr. 48-yard pass from Cam Ransom (Alex Raynor kick)
(3 plays, 63 yards, 1:16)		GASO 17–7
01:17TXSTSeth Keller 45-yard field goal
(4 plays, 5 yards, 1:25)		GASO 17–10
00:02TXSTKenny Haynes 0-yard punt returned (Seth Keller kick)
(5 plays, 13 yards, 1:15)		TXST 17–17
311:16GASOTyrell Davis 20-yard punt returned (Alex Raynor kick)
(3 plays, 2 yards, 0:44)		GASO 24–17
05:44TXSTJahmyl Jeter 1-yard rush (Seth Keller kick)
(6 plays, 45 yards, 2:02)		TIE 24–24
01:53GASOBeau Johnson 25-yard pass from Justin Tomlin (Alex Raynor kick)
(2 plays, 25 yards, 0:10)		GASO 31–24
409:15TXSTSeth Keller 33-yard field goal
(8 plays, 36 yards, 2:59)		GASO 31–27
05:30GASOJalen White 5-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(8 plays, 75 yards, 3:38)		GASO 38–27
01:10TXSTSeth Keller 34-yard field goal
(10 plays, 56 yards, 2:21)		GASO 38–30
See also: 2021 Texas State Bobcats football team
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
RushingJalen White10 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
1 234Total
• No. 14 Cougars' 7 1377 34
Eagles 3 1400 17
  • 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)
     
Scoring summary
107:14GASOAlex Raynor 38-yard field goal
(13 plays, 54 yards, 7:46)		GASO 3–0
03:15BYULopini Katoa 5-yard rush (Jake Oldroyd kick)
(12 plays, 84 yards, 3:58)		BYU 7–3
214:56BYUPuka Nacua 5-yard pass from Jaren Hall (Jake Oldroyd kick)
(4 plays, 75 yards, 1:26)		BYU 14–3
10:17GASOLogan Wright 3-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(8 plays, 72 yards, 4:34)		BYU 14–10
06:25GASOLogan Wright 11-yard rush (Alex Raynor kick)
(4 plays, 57 yards, 2:07)		GASO 17–14
04:56BYUJake Oldroyd 39-yard field goal
(5 plays, 53 yards, 1:29)		TIE 17–17
00:46BYUJake Oldroyd 38-yard field goal
(5 plays, 43 yards, 1:54)		BYU 20–17
310:03BYUTyler Allgeier 1-yard rush (Jake Oldroyd kick)
(10 plays, 78 yards, 4:39)		BYU 27–17
410:38BYUPuka Nacua 29-yard pass from Jaren Hall (Jake Oldroyd kick)
(6 plays, 75 yards, 3:01)		BYU 34–17
See also: 2021 BYU Cougars football team
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
1 234Total
Eagles 0 030 3
• Mountaineers 7 01010 27
  • 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)
   
Scoring summary
102:18APPMalik Williams 36-yard pass from Chase Brice (Chandler Staton kick)
(8 plays, 80 yards, 3:06)		APP 7–0
305:19APPChandler Staton 40-yard field goal
(4 plays, 0 yards, 1:12)		APP 10–0
00:53GASOBritton Williams 38-yard field goal
(11 plays, 69 yards, 4:20)		APP 10–3
00:40APPJalen Virgil 97-yard kickoff returned (Chandler Staton kick)
(3 plays, -4 yards, 1:40)		APP 17–3
413:50APPThomas Hennigan 68-yard pass from Chase Brice (Chandler Staton kick)
(1 play, 68 yards, 0:10)		APP 24–3
06:27APPChandler Staton 36-yard field goal
(6 plays, 22 yards, 2:26)		APP 27–3
See also: 2021 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team and Appalachian State–Georgia Southern football rivalry
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 StatePassingChase Brice12/24, 235 yards, 2 TDs
RushingAnderson Castle6 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingThomas Hennigan3 receptions, 111 yards, 1 TD

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