A new era will begin this Saturday when the Georgia Southern Eagles open their season against Savannah State on the new turf field at Paulson Stadium. The football program, much like the stadium, has gotten a face-life over the past few seasons.
The program officially made the long-awaited move to the FBS in the 2014 season. With the move came the need for bigger and more modern facilities. The $10 million Ted Smith Family Football Center was completed prior to the season, giving the players and staff a central site to operate out of. An upper-deck was added on the visitor’s side to accommodate more students and fans.