# 2015 Georgia Southern Eagles football team

The 2015 Georgia Southern Eagles football team represented Georgia Southern University in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by second-year head coach Willie Fritz and played their home games at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia. This season was the Eagles second season in the Sun Belt Conference and the first season for full bowl eligibility. The Eagles finished the regular season 8–4, 6–2 in Sun Belt play to finish in third place. In the Eagles' first ever bowl appearance, the Eagles defeated Bowling Green, 58–27, in the GoDaddy Bowl.
On December 12, head coach Willie Fritz resigned to become the head coach at Tulane. The Eagles were led by assistant head coach and running backs coach Dell McGee in the GoDaddy Bowl.

## Schedule

Georgia Southern announced their 2015 football schedule on February 27, 2015. The 2015 schedule consists of six home and away games in the regular season. The Eagles hosted Sun Belt foes Georgia State, New Mexico State, Texas State, and South Alabama, and traveled to Appalachian State, Idaho, Louisiana–Monroe, and Troy.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
| September 5 | 7:30 pm | at West Virginia* | Mountaineer FieldMorgantown, WV | FSN | L 0–44 | 55,182 |
| September 12 | 6:00 pm | Western Michigan* | Paulson StadiumStatesboro, GA | ESPN3 | W 43–17 | 23,520 |
| September 19 | 6:00 pm | The Citadel* | Paulson StadiumStatesboro, GA | ESPN3 | W 48–13 | 24,872 |
| September 26 | 9:00 pm | at Idaho | Kibbie DomeMoscow, ID | ESPN3 | W 44–20 | 14,441 |
| October 3 | 7:00 pm | at Louisiana–Monroe | Malone StadiumMonroe, LA | ESPN3 | W 51–31 | 16,791 |
| October 17 | 6:00 pm | New Mexico State | Paulson StadiumStatesboro, GA | ESPN3 | W 56–26 | 23,551 |
| October 22 | 7:30 pm | at Appalachian State | Kidd Brewer StadiumBoone, NC (rivalry) | ESPNU | L 13–31 | 24,121 |
| October 29 | 7:30 pm | Texas State | Paulson StadiumStatesboro, GA | ESPNU | W 37–13 | 14,212 |
| November 14 | 3:30 pm | at Troy | Veterans Memorial StadiumTroy, AL | ESPN3 | W 45–10 | 18,455 |
| November 21 | 7:00 pm | at Georgia* | Sanford StadiumAthens, GA | ESPNU | L 17–23 $^{OT}$ | 92,746 |
| November 28 | 2:00 pm | South Alabama | Paulson StadiumStatesboro, GA | ESPN3 | W 55–17 | 15,125 |
| December 5 | 2:00 pm | Georgia State | Paulson StadiumStatesboro, GA (rivalry) | ESPN3 | L 7–34 | 23,401 |
| December 23 | 8:00 pm | vs. Bowling Green* | Ladd–Peebles StadiumMobile, AL (GoDaddy Bowl) | ESPN | W 58–27 | 28,656 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingAll times are in Eastern time |||||||

## Game summaries
### @ West Virginia

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountaineers | 10 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 44 |
at Mountaineer Field, Morgantown, WV
* Date: September 5
* Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: 77°F • NNE 5 • Partly cloudy
* Game attendance: 55,182
* Referee: John McDaid
* TV: FSN
* Georgia Southern vs West Virginia
Game information :
First quarter
10:54 WVU – Jovon Durante 41 yard pass from Skyler Howard (Josh Lambert kick), Mountaineers 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards, TOP 4:06.
8:05 WVU – Josh Lambert 26 yard field goal, Mountaineers 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, TOP 1:00.
Second quarter
14:08 WVU – Josh Lambert 32 yard field goal, Mountaineers 13–0. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, TOP 1:02.
3:04 WVU – Josh Lambert 22 yard field goal, Mountaineers 16–0. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, TOP 2:24.
Third quarter
9:12 WVU – Rushel Shell 6 yard run (Josh Lambert kick), Mountaineers 23–0. Drive: 3 plays, 28 yards, TOP 0:49.
4:19 WVU – Shelton Gibson 26 yard pass from Skyler Howard (Josh Lambert kick), Mountaineers 30–0. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, TOP 1:30.
Fourth quarter
13:23 WVU – Wendell Smallwood 19 yard run (Josh Lambert kick), Mountaineers 37–0. 6 plays, 85 yards, TOP 2:21.
2:26 WVU – William Crest 2 yard run (Josh Lambert kick), Mountaineers 44–0. 10 plays, 41 yards, TOP 5:21.
Leading Passers
GS – Favian Upshaw, 2–13, 29 yards, 4 interceptions
WVU – Skyler Howard, 16–25, 359 yards, 2 touchdowns
Leading Rushers
GS – Matt Breida, 17 carries, 70 yards
WVU – Wendell Smallwood, 11 carries, 96 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
GS – Derek Keaton, 1 reception, 17 yards
WVU – Shelton Gibson, 3 receptions, 130 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Tacklers
GS – Matt Dobson, 6 tackles
WVU – Joseph Karl, 7 tackles :

### Western Michigan

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Broncos | 3 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 17 |
| Eagles | 7 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 43 |
at Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, GA
* Date: September 12
* Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: 75°F • 5 mph • Misty
* Game attendance: 23,520
* Referee: Charles Lewis
* TV: ESPN3
* Georgia Southern vs Western Michigan
Game information :
First quarter
7:40 WMU – Andrew Haldeman 34 yard field goal, Broncos 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, TOP 7:20.
3:21 GS – Matt Breida 9 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 81 yards, TOP 1:38.
Second quarter
11:10 GS – Team 35 yard safety, Eagles 9–3. Drive: 4 plays, -28 yards, TOP 1:33.
5:06 GS – Matt Breida 4 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 16–3. Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, TOP 5:58.
3:38 GS – Matt Breida 34 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 23–3. Drive: 2 plays, 42 yards, TOP 0:38.
0:28 WMU – Daniel Braverman 7 yard pass from Zach Terrell (Andrew Haldeman kick failed), Eagles 23–9. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:38.
Third quarter
14:13 GS – Matt Breida 70 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 30–9. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:47.
9:31 GS – Alex Hanks 22 yard field goal, Eagles 33–9. Drive: 8 plays, 32 yards, TOP 3:54.
Fourth quarter
10:51 WMU – Carrington Thompson 13 yard pass from Zach Terrell (Jeremiah Mullinax pass from Zach Terrell for two-point conv.), Eagles 33–17. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, TOP 3:58.
6:32 GS – LA Ramsby 1 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 40–17. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 4:33.
4:01 GS – Alex Hanks 25 yard field goal, Eagles 43–17. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, TOP 2:17.
Leading Passers
WMU – Zach Terrell, 24–36, 227 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions
GS – Tavian Upshaw, 1–4, 7 yards
Leading Rushers
WMU – Jarvion Franklin, 17 carries, 58 yards
GS – Matt Breida, 11 carries, 176 yards, 4 touchdowns
Leading Receivers
WMU – Daniel Braverman, 13 receptions, 122 yards, 1 touchdown
GS – BJ Johnson, 1 reception, 7 yards
Leading Tacklers
WMU – Asantay Brown, 10 tackles
GS – Matt Dobson, 9 tackles :

### The Citadel

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Bulldogs | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Eagles | 10 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 48 |
at Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, GA
* Date: September 19
* Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: 88°F • NNE 5 • Partly cloudy
* Game attendance: 24,872
* Referee: Jason McArthur
* TV: ESPN3
* Georgia Southern vs The Citadel
Game information :
First quarter
11:46 GS – Alex Hanks 22 yard field goal, Eagles 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, TOP 1:44.
1:25 GS – Kevin Ellison 1 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 10–0. Drive: 16 plays, 55 yards, TOP 7:00.
Second quarter
12:35 GS – Matt Breida 25 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 17–0. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, TOP 2:13.
8:43 GS – Matt Breida 87 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 24–0. Drive: 1 plays, 87 yards, TOP 0:11.
3:50 GS – Kevin Ellison 9 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 31–0. Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, TOP 3:24.
Third quarter
11:47 CIT – Evan McField 60 yard run (Eric Goins kick), Eagles 31–7. Drive: 3 plays, 67 yards, TOP 1:17.
6:17 GS – LA Ramsby 7 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 38–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, TOP 5:30.
4:54 GS – Alex Hanks 40 yard field goal, Eagles 41–7. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, TOP 0:43.
Fourth quarter
12:50 GS – Wesley Fields 2 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 48–7. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, TOP 4:48.
4:11 CIT – Cam Jackson 6 yard run (two-point pass conv. failed), Eagles 48–13. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, TOP 4:57.
Leading Passers
CIT – Dominique Allen, 2–8, 42 yards, 2 interceptions
GS – Kevin Ellison, 10–17, 80 yards
Leading Rushers
CIT – Evan McField, 18 carries, 163 yards, 1 touchdown
GS – Matt Breida, 13 carries, 164 yards, 2 touchdowns
Leading Receivers
CIT – Vinny Miller, 1 reception, 29 yards
GS – Ryan Longoria, 5 receptions, 43 yards
Leading Tacklers
CIT – James Riley, 12 tackles
GS – Antwione Williams, 9 tackles :

### @ Idaho

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Eagles | 10 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 44 |
| Vandals | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
at Kibbie Dome, Moscow, ID
* Date: September 26
* Game time: 9:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: Indoors
* Game attendance: 14,441
* Referee: Kevin Stine
* TV: ESPN3
* Georgia Southern vs Idaho
Game information :
First quarter
11:38 GS – Alex Hanks 32 yard field goal, Eagles 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, -1 yards, TOP 1:35.
1:03 IDA – Rehkow, Austin 18 yard field goal, Tied 3–3. Drive: 15 plays, 93 yards, TOP 7:14.
0:47 GS – Matt Breida 83 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 10–3. Drive: 1 plays, 83 yards, TOP 0:11.
Second quarter
9:45 GS – Alex Hanks 30 yard field goal, Eagles 13–3. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, TOP 4:11.
8:52 IDA – Dezmon Epps 60 yard pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow kick), Eagles 13–10. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, TOP 0:53.
5:13 GS – Alex Hanks 35 yard field goal, Eagles 16–10. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, TOP 3:34.
1:27 IDA – Austin Rehkow 40 yard field goal, Eagles 16–13. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, TOP 3:46.
Third quarter
13:28 GS – Matt Breida 66 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 23–13. Drive: 3 plays, 78 yards, TOP 1:32.
6:14 GS – Wesley Fields 2 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 30–13. Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, TOP 4:21.
4:19 IDA – Dezmon Epps 44 yard pass from Matt Linehan (Austin Rehkow kick), Eagles 30–20. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, TOP 1:55.
Fourth quarter
14:25 GS – Kevin Ellison 5 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 37–20. Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards, TOP 1:16.
6:21 GS – Kevin Ellison 13 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 44–20. Drive: 8 plays, 57 yards, TOP 4:47.
Leading Passers
GS – Kevin Ellison, 6–14, 105 yards, 1 interception
IDA – Matt Linehan, 20–35, 299 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
Leading Rushers
GS – Matt Breida, 12 carries, 184 yards, 2 touchdowns
IDA – Elijhaa Penny, 23 carries, 89 yards
Leading Receivers
GS – BJ Johnson, 4 receptions, 93 yards
IDA – Dezmon Epps, 8 receptions, 165 yards, 2 touchdowns
Leading Tacklers
GS – Chris DeLaRosa, 9 tackles
IDA – Jordan Grabski, 10 tackles :

### @ Louisiana–Monroe

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Eagles | 10 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 51 |
| Warhawks | 0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
at Malone Stadium, Monroe, LA
* Date: October 3
* Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: 69°F • NE 12 • Clear skies
* Game attendance: 16,791
* Referee: Jeff Hilyer
* TV: ESPN3
* Georgia Southern vs Louisiana–Monroe
Game information :
First quarter
12:16 GS – Ken Butler 26 yard blocked punt return (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 15 yards, TOP 2:44.
5:22 GS – Alex Hanks 29 yard field goal, Eagles 10–0. Drive: 11 plays, 31 yards, TOP 5:37.
Second quarter
12:58 GS – Matt Breida 13 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 17–0. Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, TOP 3:36.
7:07 ULM – Craig Ford 44 yard field goal, Eagles 17–3. Drive: 12 plays, 38 yards, TOP 5:51.
5:29 GS – LA Ramsby 1 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 24–3. Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, TOP 1:38.
1:31 GS – Wesley Fields 1 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 31–3. Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, TOP 3:07.
0:20 ULM – Harley Scioneaux 2 yard pass from Garrett Smith (Craig Ford kick), Eagles 31–10. Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, TOP 1:11.
Third quarter
6:57 ULM – Jared Mapps 12 yard pass from Garrett Smith (Craig Ford kick), Eagles 31–17. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, TOP 0:54.
Fourth quarter
14:06 ULM – Junior Williams 56 yard interception return (Craig Ford kick), Eagles 31–24. Drive: 3 plays, 1 yard, TOP 1:00.
10:59 GS – L.A. Ramsby 41 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 38–24. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, TOP 3:07.
6:04 GS – Matt Breida 6 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 45–24. Drive: 5 plays, 37 yards, TOP 2:49.
4:00 ULM – D'Marius Gillespie 10 yard pass from Garrett Smith (Craig Ford kick), Eagles 45–31. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:04.
0:31 GS – Wesley Fields 4 yard run (Alex Hanks kick failed), Eagles 51–31. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, TOP 3:29.
Leading Passers
GS – Kevin Ellison 3/9, 48 yards, 1 interception
ULM – Garrett Smith 21/36, 232 yards, 3 touchdowns, 3 interceptions
Leading Rushers
GS – Matt Breida, 19 carries, 149 yards
ULM – Kaylon Watson, 10 carries, 33 yards
Leading Receivers
GS – Keigan Williams, 1 reception, 24 yards
ULM – Ajalen Holley, 8 receptions, 166 yards
Leading Tacklers
GS – Deshawntee Gallon, 5 tackles
ULM – Hunter Kissinger, 7 tackles :
In their fifth game of the season, the Eagles won, 51–31 over the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks.

### New Mexico State

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Aggies | 0 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26 |
| Eagles | 14 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 56 |
at Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, GA
* Date: October 17
* Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: 73°F • N 7 • Clear
* Game attendance: 23,551
* Referee: Jason McArthur
* TV: ESPN3
* Georgia Southern vs New Mexico State
Game information :
First quarter
7:23 GS – Wesley Fields 19 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 35 yards, TOP 0:33.
3:23 GS – Matt Breida 20 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, TOP 2:36.
Second quarter
10:18 GS – Kevin Ellison 67 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 21–0. Drive: 2 plays, 59 yards, TOP 0:29.
5:18 GS – LA Ramsby 23 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 28–0. Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, TOP 2:46.
3:53 NMSU – Jordan Bergstrom 3 yard pass from Andrew Allen (Parker Davidson kick), Eagles 28–7. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:25.
2:35 GS – Wesley Fields 60 yard pass from Kevin Ellison (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 35–7. Drive: 3 plays, 74 yards, TOP 1:11.
Third quarter
8:19 NMSU – Joshua Bowen 3 yard pass from Andrew Allen (Parker Davidson kick), Eagles 35–14. Drive: 12 plays, 86 yards, TOP 4:34.
6:18 GS – LA Ramsby 5 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 42–14. Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, TOP 1:51.
5:20 GS – Favian Upshaw 5 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 49–14. Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, TOP 0:05.
Fourth quarter
13:47 GS – Favian Upshaw 29 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 56–14. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, TOP 5:10.
11:30 NMSU – Joshua Bowen 8 yard pass from Andrew Allen (Parker Davidson kick failed), Eagles 56–20. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:17.
6:43 NMSU – Will Clement 74 yard fumble return (two-point pass conv. failed), Eagles 56–26. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, TOP 4:47.
Leading Passers
NMSU – Andrew Allen, 20–37, 253 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
GS – Kevin Ellison, 2–5, 64 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Rushers
NMSU – Larry Rose III, 14 carries, 86 yards
GS – Matt Breida, 13 carries, 137 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
NMSU – Royce Caldwell, 2 receptions, 67 yards
GS – Wesley Fields, 1 reception, 60 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Tacklers
NMSU – Derek Ibekwe, 14 tackles
GS – Antwione Williams, 9 tackles :

### @ Appalachian State

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Eagles | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 |
| Mountaineers | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
at Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC
* Date: October 22
* Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: 64°F • W 3 • Clear
* Game attendance: 24,121
* Referee: Jason Autrey
* TV: ESPNU
* Georgia Southern vs Appalachian State
Game information :
First quarter
11:11 GS – Kevin Ellison 12 yard run (Alex Hanks kick), Eagles 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 86 yards, TOP 3:49
8:35 ASU – Zach Matics 44 yard field goal, Eagles 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, TOP 2:36
Second quarter
10:48 ASU – Marcus Cox 18 yard run (Zach Matics kick), Mountaineers 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, TOP 1:51
3:48 ASU – Simms McElfresh 9 yard pass from Taylor Lamb (Zach Matics kick), Mountaineers 17–7. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, TOP 4:53
Third quarter
4:00 ASU – Barrett Burns 33 yard pass from Taylor Lamb (Zach Matics kick), Mountaineers 24–7. Drive: 3 plays, 52 yards, TOP 1:31
Fourth quarter
6:33 ASU – Marcus Cox 6 yard run (Zach Matics kick), Mountaineers 31–7. Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards, TOP 7:16
3:31 GS – LA Ramsby 19 yard run (two-point run conv. failed), Mountaineers 31–13. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:02
Leading Passers
GS – Kevin Elleson, 5–11, 64 yards, 1 interception
ASU – Lamb Tylor, 14–20, 202 yards, 2 touchdowns
Leading Rushers
GS – Matt Brieda, 14 carries, 78 yards
ASU – Marcus Cox, 21 carries, 90 yards, 2 touchdowns
Leading Receivers
GS – Myles Campbell, 2 receptions, 46 yards
ASU – Simms McElfresh, 6 receptions, 66 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Tacklers
GS – Antwione Williams, 12 tackles
ASU – Eric Boggs, 8 tackles :

### Texas State

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Bobcats | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| Eagles | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 37 |
at Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, GA
* Date: October 29
* Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: 75°F • N 0 • Clear skies
* Game attendance: 14,212
* Referee: Charles Lewis
* TV: ESPNU
* Georgia Southern vs Texas State
Game information :
First quarter
11:38 GS – Matt Breida 37 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, TOP 2:18
Second quarter
11:47 GS – Matt Breida 48 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, TOP 3:00
7:19 TSU – Lumi Kaba 33 yard field goal, Eagles 14–3. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, TOP 4:28
2:27 TSU – Lumi Kaba 28 yard field goal, Eagles 14–6. Drive: 4 plays, -3 yards, TOP 1:10
Third quarter
10:17 GS – Wesley Fields 38 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 21–6. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 4:43
7:59 TSU – Jafus Gaines 23 yard pass from Tyler Jones (Lumi Kaba kick), Eagles 21–13. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:18
3:02 GS – Younghoe Koo 44 yard field goal, Eagles 24–13. Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, TOP 4:57
Fourth quarter
14:55 GS – Younghoe Koo 21 yard field goal, Eagles 27–13. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, TOP 2:02
12:15 GS – LA Ramsby 7 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 34–13. Drive: 3 plays, 78 yards, TOP 1:19
3:49 GS – Younghoe Koo 25 yard field goal, Eagles 37–13. Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, TOP 6:02
Leading Passers
TSU – Tyler Jones, 10–25, 87 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
GS – Kevin Ellison, 2–5, 23 yards
Leading Rushers
TSU – Robert Lowe, 20 carries, 91 yards
GS – Matt Breida, 23 carries, 205 yards, 2 touchdowns
Leading Receivers
TSU – Jafus Gaines, 2 receptions, 38 yards, 1 touchdown
GS – Ryan Longoria, 2 receptions, 21 yards
Leading Tacklers
TSU – Ishmael Davis, 10 tackles
GS – Tay Hicklin, 7 tackles :

### @ Troy

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Eagles | 10 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
| Trojans | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Troy, AL
* Date: November 14
* Game time: EST
* Game weather: 63°F • Calm • Clear
* Game attendance: 18,455
* Referee: Jason Autrey
* TV: ESPN3
* Georgia Southern vs Troy
Game information :
First quarter
11:46 TROY – Jed Solomon 20 yard field goal, Trojans 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, TOP 3:14
11:28 TROY – Demetrius Cain 19 yard fumble recovery (Jed Solomon kick), Trojans 10–0. Drive: 1 play, -6 yards, TOP 0:18
5:19 GS – Matt Breida 3 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Trojans 10–7. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, TOP 6:09
1:47 GS – Younghoe Koo 23 yard field goal, Tied 10–10. Drive: 6 plays, 12 yards, TOP 2:42
Second quarter
11:54 GS – Myles Campbell 20 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 17–10. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:14
1:24 GS – James Dean 23 yard pass from Kevin Ellison (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 24–10. Drive: 3 plays, 33 yards, TOP 1:20
Third quarter
6:40 GS – LA Ramsby 2 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 31–10. Drive: 15 plays, 83 yards, TOP 8:20
Fourth quarter
1:54 GS – Chaz Thornton 2 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 38–10. Drive: 17 plays, 75 yards, TOP 12:01
0:38 GS – Riyahd Jones 61 yard fumble recovery (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 45–10. Drive: 4 plays, 10 yards, TOP 1:16
Leading Passers
GS – Kevin Ellison, 2–4, 58 yards, 1 touchdown
TU – Brandon Silvers, 12–25, 134 yards, 1 interception
Leading Rushers
GS – Matt Brieda, 17 carries, 84 yards, 1 touchdown
TU – Brandon Burks, 12 carries, 50 yards
Leading Receivers
GS – Malik Henry, 1 reception, 35 yards
TU – Teddy Ruben, 4 receptions, 51 yards
Leading Tacklers
GS – Antwione Williams, 6 tackles
TU – Terris Lewis, 12 tackles :

### @ Georgia

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
| Eagles | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| Bulldogs | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 23 |
at Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA
* Date: November 21
* Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
* Game weather: 52°F • Calm • Overcast
* Game attendance: 92,746
* Referee: David Smith
* TV: ESPNU
* Georgia Southern vs Georgia
Game information :
First quarter
11:08 UGA – Isaiah McKenzie 23 yard run (Marshall Morgan kick), Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, TOP 3:52
Second quarter
3:47 GS – LA Ramsby 1 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Tied 7–7. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, TOP 6:30
Third quarter
12:02 GS – Caleb Williams 62 yard fumble recovery (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 14–7. Drive: 2 plays, 19 yards, TOP 0:49
1:23 UGA – Terry Godwin 12 yard pass from Greyson Lambert (Marshall Morgan kick), Tied 14–14. Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards, TOP 3:46
Fourth quarter
9:21 GS – Younghoe Koo 48 yard field goal, Eagles 17–14. Drive: 13 plays, 44 yards, TOP 7:02
6:06 UGA – Marshall Morgan 43 yard field goal, Tied 17–17. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, TOP 3:15
Overtime
15:00 UGA – Sony Michel 25 yard run, Bulldogs 23–17. Drive: 1 plays, 25 yards, TOP 0:00
Leading Passers
GS – Favian Upshaw, 3–5, 47 yards
UGA – Greyson Lambert, 16–25, 183 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Rushers
GS – Favian Upshaw, 7 carries, 67 yards
UGA – Sony Michel, 23 carries, 132 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
GS – BJ Johnson III, 1 reception, 28 yards
UGA – Malcolm Mitchell, 5 receptions, 73 yards
Leading Tacklers
GS – Ironhead Gallon, 10 tackles
UGA – Jordan Jenkins, 13 tackles :

### South Alabama

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Jaguars | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| Eagles | 7 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 55 |
at Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, GA
* Date: November 28
* Game time: 2:00 p.m. EST
* Game weather: 73°F • NNE 3 • Sunny
* Game attendance: 15,125
* Referee: Jeff Hilyer
* TV: ESPN3
* Georgia Southern vs South Alabama
Game information :
First quarter
10:58 USA – Tyreis Thomas 2 yard run (Aleem Sunanon kick), Jaguars 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, TOP 4:02
4:42 GS – Kevin Ellison 1 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, TOP 3:20
Second quarter
8:33 USA – Devon Earl 62 yard fumble recovery (Aleem Sunanon kick), Jaguars 14–7.
6:28 GS – Matt Breida 1 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Tied 14–14. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, TOP 1:58
1:36 GS – Derek Keaton 23 yard pass from Kevin Ellison (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 21–14. Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, TOP 2:54
0:27 GS – Kevin Ellison 2 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 28–14. Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, TOP 0:38
Third quarter
11:39 USA – Aleem Sunanon 24 yard field goal, Eagles 28–17. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, TOP 1:16
11:26 GS – Matt Breida 75 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 35–17. Drive: 1 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:13
4:25 GS – Younghoe Koo 21 yard field goal, Eagles 38–17. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, TOP 6:11
0:00 GS – LA Ramsby 46 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 45–17. Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, TOP 2:02
Fourth quarter
7:14 GS – Younghoe Koo 38 yard field goal, Eagles 48–17. Drive: 9 plays, 26 yards, TOP 5:03
5:44 GS - Vegas Harley 4 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 55–17. Drive: 1 plays, 4 yards, TOP 0:05
Leading Passers
USA – Cody Clements, 5–12, 64 yards, 1 interception
GS – Kevin Ellison, 2–4, 40 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Rushers
USA – Tyreis Thomas, 8 carries, 37 yards, 1 touchdown
GS – Matt Brieda, 21 carries, 187 yards, 2 touchdowns
Leading Receivers
USA – Gerald Everett, 1 reception, 35 yards
GS – Derek Keaton, 1 reception, 23 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Tacklers
USA – Kalen Jackson, 7 tackles
GS – Antwione Williams, 7 tackles :

### Georgia State

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Panthers | 0 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 34 |
| Eagles | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
at Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, GA
* Date: December 5
* Game time: 2:00 p.m. EST
* Game weather: 60°F • NNE 9 • Partly cloudy
* Game attendance: 23,401
* Referee: Charles Lewis
* TV: ESPN3
* Georgia Southern vs Georgia State
Game information :
First quarter
No scoring
Second quarter
14:07 GSU – Penny Hart 63 yard pass from Nick Arbuckle (Wil Lutz kick), Panthers 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 85 yards, TOP 1:00
10:32 GS – LA Ramsby 1 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, TOP 3:30
Third quarter
9:57 GSU – Robert Davis 18 yard pass from Nick Arbuckle (two-point pass conv. failed), Panthers 13–7. Drive: 5 plays, 81 yards, TOP 1:57
5:10 GSU – Keith Rucker 4 yard pass from Nick Arbuckle (Wil Lutz kick), Panthers 20–7. Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, TOP 2:16
Fourth quarter
14:14 GSU – Kyler Neal 1 yard run (Wil Lutz kick), Panthers 27–7. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, TOP 4:04
8:31 GSU – Kyler Neal 28 yard run (Wil Lutz kick), Panthers 34–7. Drive: 8 plays, 87 yards, TOP 4:40
Leading Passers
GSU – Nick Arbuckle, 20–32, 346 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
GS – Kevin Ellison, 4–13, 53 yards, 2 interceptions
Leading Rushers
GSU – Glenn Smith, 13 carries, 83 yards
GS – LA Ramsby, 15 carries, 65 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
GSU – Penny Hart, 7 receptions, 129 yards, 1 touchdown
GS – BJ Johnson III, 4 receptions, 57 yards
Leading Tacklers
GSU – Joseph Peterson, 9 tackles
GS – Matt Dobson, 9 tackles :

### Bowling Green–GoDaddy Bowl

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Eagles | 9 | 14 | 21 | 14 | 58 |
| Falcons | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
at Ladd–Peebles Stadium, Mobile, LA
* Date: December 23
* Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
* Game weather: 72°F • S 19 • Cloudy
* Game attendance: 28,656
* Referee: Scott Campbell
* TV: ESPN
* Georgia Southern vs Bowling Green (2015 GoDaddy Bowl)
Game information :
First quarter
8:52 GS – LA Ramsby 1 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, TOP 4:34
7:29 BGSU – Roger Lewis 45 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick blocked), Eagles 7–6. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:23
7:29 GS – Matt Dobson 98 yard PAT return, Eagles 9–6. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:23
0:33 BGSU – Ronnie Moore 15 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick), Falcons 13–9. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:42
Second quarter
11:42 BGSU – Gehrig Dieter 51 yard pass from Matt Johnson (Tyler Tate kick), Falcons 20–9. Drive: 1 plays, 51 yards, TOP 0:08
7:53 GS – Wesley Fields 26 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Falcons 20–16. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:49
1:27 GS – Montay Crockett 31 yard pass from Kevin Ellison (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 23–20. Drive: 12 plays, 92 yards, TOP 5:15
0:36 BGSU – Travis Greene 5 yard run (Tyler Tate kick), Falcons 27–23. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, TOP 0:51
Third quarter
7:28 GS – Favian Upshaw 3 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 30–27. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, TOP 7:32
2:55 GS – Favian Upshaw 80 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 37–27. Drive: 1 plays, 80 yards, TOP 0:11
1:51 GS – Matt Breida 1 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 44–20. Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, TOP 0:23
Fourth quarter
14:55 GS – Favian Upshaw 8 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 51–27. Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards, TOP 0:48
5:25 GS - Favian Upshaw 42 yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), Eagles 58–27. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:59
Leading Passers
GS – Kevin Ellison, 3–5, 65 yards, 1 touchdown
BGSU – Matt Johnson, 15–34, 246 yards, 3 touchdowns
Leading Rushers
GS – Favian Upshaw, 12 carries, 199 yards, 4 touchdowns
BGSU – Travis Greene, 10 carries, 79 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
GS – Montay Crockett, 1 reception, 31 yards, 1 touchdown
BGSU – Ronnie Moore, 5 receptions, 83 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Tacklers
GS – Antwione Williams, 10 tackles
BGSU – Austin Valdez, 11 tackles :