Georgia Southern Eagles

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Georgia Southern Eagles is 6-6 on the season, 5-7 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -7.2. Georgia Southern Eagles carries one of the heaviest travel loads in the FBS, ranked 27th with 9,194 miles travelled this season — a meaningful fatigue factor for away games; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Sun Belt Conference
Stadium: Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, GA
Power Rating: -7.2
HFA Rating:3.0 pts
Record: 6-6
ATS: 5-7
O/U: 7-4-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
at
L
Over
vs
Maine
L
Push

2025 Season Travel Profile

9,194 miles — ranked 27th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0416 mi416 mi
Week 1Fresno State2,171 mi2,587 mi
Week 2USC2,106 mi4,693 mi
Week 3Jacksonville StateHome (0 mi)4,693 mi
Week 4MaineHome (0 mi)4,693 mi
Week 5James Madison446 mi5,140 mi
Week 6Bye
Week 7Southern MissHome (0 mi)5,140 mi
Week 8Georgia StateHome (0 mi)5,140 mi
Week 9Arkansas State561 mi5,701 mi
Week 10Bye
Week 11App State262 mi5,963 mi
Week 12Coastal CarolinaHome (0 mi)5,963 mi
Week 13Old DominionHome (0 mi)5,963 mi
Week 14Marshall416 mi6,379 mi

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Bowl Eligibility Achieved

Georgia Southern improved to 6-6 (4-4 Sun Belt) and became bowl eligible for the fourth straight season under coach Clay Helton, though they are 0-3 in bowl games.

Dominant Offensive Performance

The Eagles amassed 528 total yards, with QB JC French IV throwing for 313 yards and 2 TDs, and WR Camden Brown catching 9 passes for 157 yards and 2 scores. They converted 10 of 17 third downs and 2 of 3 fourth downs.

Time of Possession Control

Georgia Southern held the ball for 41:38 compared to Marshall's 18:22, allowing them to control the game tempo and limit the Thundering Herd's opportunities.

Defensive Resilience

Despite allowing 160 receiving yards to Marshall's Adrian Norton and a late touchdown, the Eagles' defense held the Herd to 19 points and forced key stops, including limiting Marshall to just 18:22 of possession.

Bowl Game History

Georgia Southern is 0-3 in bowl games under Helton, which could be a psychological factor heading into their upcoming bowl matchup.

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Schedule & Results

Georgia Southern Eagles — 6-6 overall, 5-7 ATS, power rating -7.2.