STATESBORO, Ga. (9/29/18) – Georgia Southern scored with 19 seconds to go in the game as the Eagles handed Arkansas State a 28-21 loss in the Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams Saturday night at Paulson Stadium.
The Eagles scored on a 47-yard reverse by Wesley Kennedy to go out in front with 19 seconds left in the game. The Red Wolves (3-2, 0-1) nearly pulled off a comeback when Kirk Merritt took the ensuing kickoff to the 32 yard line and then a pass from Justice Hansen to Justin McInnis got the ball to midfield.