STATESBORO — The Georgia Southern football team defeated in-state rival Georgia State, 38-10, in the last game of the season.
Before the game began, there was a tussle on the field about two hours before kick-off. Both teams were separated and tensions were high.
After a recharge in the locker room, GS came out ready to even out the rivalry series record.
Junior running back J.D. King rushed for a season-high three touchdowns to lead the offense with help from fellow junior running back Wesley Kennedy III’s 79 rushing yards.
This was King’s first rivalry game as an Eagle and after sitting out last week against Arkansas State due to injury, he knew this game would have higher stakes.