MOBILE, Ala. – Georgia Southern erased a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to storm back and down South Alabama 34-30 Saturday night at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Sun Belt Conference action. With the win, the Eagles become bowl-eligible for the third consecutive year.
The Eagles took the opening kickoff and marched 81 yards on 16 plays in 7:25, scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run from . The Jags countered with a field goal and the team traded punts before hit for a 23-yard touchdown midway through the second quarter. USA responded with a quick 55-yard scoring drive to make it 14-10 with 4:26 left in the first half.