Georgia Southern deviated from the Triple-Option successfully twice.
Sophomore quarterback Shai Werts fired a 61-yard passing touchdown to senior running back Wesley Fields in the second quarter, beginning an uphill climb too high for Arkansas State University to conquer in a 28-21 road loss Saturday at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Ga. -- the Red Wolves' first loss to begin conference play in six seasons.
"We knew this was possible," ASU Coach Blake Anderson said. "Anytime you go on the road, anytime you play at home with a team in this league, everybody is capable of winning.