It was a Battle of the Birds in Statesboro, Georgia on Saturday evening, as the Ball State Cardinals (1-3, 0-1 Mid-American Conference) faced the Georgia Southern Eagles (3-1) in what was a compelling contest under the lights at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. The Cardinals held a late lead in the fourth quarter, but ultimately could not keep the margin, falling by a final score of 34-23.
The teams exchanged efficient drives ending in field goals to start, with Eagles Alex Raynor kicking from 25 yards out and Cardinals kicker Ben VonGunten kicking from 22 yards out to start the scoring account.