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Clemson endured a nearly two-hour lightning delay before a late home kickoff, pulling out a 22-7 win over Georgia Southern as Dabo Swinney praised the crowd’s loyalty. The Tigers (1-1) head into a noon ACC opener against North Carolina at Memorial Stadium, while UNC sits at 2-0 after wins over TCU and ETSU.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said the Tigers will flush the 41-point loss to No. 11 LSU and still have a great 2026 season, acknowledging LSU was the better and better-coached team. LSU outgained Clemson 644-145 and had 38 first downs to Clemson's 8, marking Clemson's worst loss of Swinney's tenure and the Tigers' fourth straight season-opening defeat. Clemson will try to rebound at home against Georgia Southern on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on ACC Network.
The Myrtle Beach Bowl kicks off the college football bowl season with a matchup between Georgia Southern and Ohio. Georgia Southern enters the game with a 6-6 record, while Ohio had a more successful season with a 9-3 record. Ohio will be without their starting quarterback, Kurtis Rourke, who entered the NCAA transfer portal, and backup CJ Harris due to a medical emergency. Georgia Southern is favored to win by 3.5 points, taking into account Ohio's attrition.
Georgia Southern is favored by three points in the Myrtle Beach Bowl against Ohio. Georgia Southern started the season strong but has struggled recently, while Ohio's offense has been hit hard by departures. The article predicts that Ohio's defense will be key in shutting down Georgia Southern's struggling offense, and recommends betting on Ohio to win outright as underdogs. The article also suggests a same-game parlay with Ohio winning, Georgia Southern scoring under 23.5 points, and Davis Brin throwing at least one interception. The spread is -3.5 in favor of Georgia Southern, and the total is set at 48.5 points.
Ohio and Georgia Southern will face off in the Myrtle Beach Bowl, but both teams will be missing key offensive players due to injuries and transfers. Ohio's defense will be crucial in their attempt to win as they have one of the best defenses in terms of points allowed per game. Georgia Southern has struggled against strong defenses in the past, scoring low points in losses to top-20 defenses. The game is expected to be an offensive struggle, with the prediction being under 48.5 total points.
College football's bowl season begins with six games on December 16th, featuring teams that are not ranked in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The matchups include Georgia Southern vs. Ohio, Jacksonville State vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, Appalachian State vs. Miami (Ohio), Fresno State vs. New Mexico State, Boise State vs. UCLA, and California vs. Texas Tech. While some teams are league champions, there are no matchups between power conference teams.
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes expressed disappointment with the performance of the team's veteran players in the second half against Georgia Southern. Despite a strong start, the older players failed to maintain their level of play, resulting in turnovers and defensive lapses. Barnes praised the performance of junior Jonas Aidoo but criticized the play of super seniors Santiago Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James. This marks the second time this season that Tennessee has struggled in a half, highlighting the need for consistency from the experienced players.
Jonas Aidoo's dominant performance of 29 points and 11 rebounds led No. 12 Tennessee to a 74-56 victory over winless Georgia Southern. Aidoo's offensive and defensive prowess proved too much for the Eagles, who struggled to contain him. Despite Aidoo's standout performance, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes expressed concern over the inconsistency of his other starters. The win marked Barnes' 786th career victory, tying him with Lefty Driesell for 15th all-time. Georgia Southern looks to secure their first win against UNC Wilmington, while Tennessee prepares to face North Carolina State in the 2023 Hall of Fame Series.
No. 12 Tennessee basketball is set to face Georgia Southern in a home game at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee is coming off a two-game winning streak and is favored to win against Georgia Southern, who is still seeking their first win of the season. The game is seen as an opportunity for Tennessee's younger players to showcase their skills and secure rotational spots before SEC play begins. The prediction is that Tennessee will dominate the game and come out with a victory.
App State dominated Georgia Southern in a 55-27 victory, securing the East Division title and a spot in the Sun Belt Championship Game. Joey Aguilar set a single-season record with 33 touchdown passes, and the Mountaineers capitalized on turnovers, scoring 20 points off four forced turnovers. App State rallied from an early deficit and closed the regular season with five straight wins. The win, combined with James Madison's victory over Coastal Carolina, propelled App State to the championship game for the fourth time since 2018.
A 20-year-old man named Larry Chapman was shot and killed at an apartment complex near Georgia Southern's campus in Statesboro. Police have identified and interviewed the shooter, and believe the incident was not random. The investigation is now focused on determining the circumstances surrounding the shooting and potential charges. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
Georgia Southern has added Southern Cal to its future football schedule, with a one-off game at the Los Angeles Coliseum on September 6, 2025. The Eagles will also play a non-conference game against Maine on September 20, 2025. The future non-conference slate for Georgia Southern has been announced through 2032, subject to change.