Georgia Southern Eagles @ Western Carolina Catamounts
Game Leaders

136
J. ShawQB
7/10, 1 INT
136

191
Z. BrindiseQB
18/33, 3 INT
191

153
R. Brown-
17 CAR, 1 TD
153

48
M. JohnsonRB
15 CAR
48

46
J.J. WilcoxS
1 REC
46

79
J. MitchellWR
8 REC
79

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Team Stats
413
Total Yards
259
2
Turnovers
5
19
1st Downs
15
8-67
Penalties
8-52
8/14
3rd Down
2/12
0/2
4th Down
1/1
19:35
Possession
17:05
Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 19 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-14 | 2-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 413 | 259 |
| Passing | 149 | 227 |
| Comp/Att | 7/10 | 18/33 |
| Yards per pass | 13.6 | 5.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing | 277 | 68 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 5.2 | 2.3 |
| Penalties | 8-67 | 8-52 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 5 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 19:35 | 17:05 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Sun Belt - EastSun Belt - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 8-0 | 12-2 |
| Old Dominion | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| App State | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| Georgia State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| Sun Belt - WestSun Belt - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6-2 | 8-6 |
| Southern Miss | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Louisiana | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Arkansas State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Texas State | 3-5 | 7-6 |
| South Alabama | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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18h

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