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Georgia Southern hosts UAB Saturday in Paulson.

In his first year of eligibility for enshrinement, Johnson will become Georgia Southern's third College Football Hall of Fame inductee, joining quarterback Tracy Ham (2007) and running back Adrian Peterson (2017). In five seasons at Georgia Southern, he led the Eagles to a gaudy 62-10 overall record, two NCAA Division I-AA national championships (1999 and 2000) and five-straight Southern Conference titles.

Team Impact matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience. Josiah has spina bifida, and it is his dream to be part of a team.

Georgia Southern football team shut out The Citadel 34-0 to open its 2023 campaign on Saturday evening in Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

The Eagles had two running backs, two kickers, and three defensive back make NFL rosters.

Effingham County posted a narrow 24-19 win over Statesboro at Effingham County High on Sept. 1 in Georgia football action. Effingham County darted in front of Statesboro 3-0 to begin the second quarter.

Click on the story for everything you need to know about Saturday's season opener. Go Eagles!

Kyle Vantrease, last year's standout quarterback for the Georgia Southern football team, will be a new member of the Georgia Southern Sports Network radio team.

As the Official Sweet Onion, Shuman Farms will provide a range of promotional activities and engagement opportunities for students, alumni, and fans at Georgia Southern. Additionally, sweet onion-centric recipes will be featured during events on campus, adding a sweet twist to the gameday experience.

The Eagles will have 13 non-conference games and one exhibition match.