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Eagles Soar to Victory: 21 Unanswered Points Secure Bowl Win

10/19/2025

Summary

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Georgia Southern won the Georgia Grown Bowl against Georgia State 41-24 on October 18, 2025, after trailing at halftime.
The Eagles scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, with quarterback JC French completing 17 of 25 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns.
Camden Brown caught two touchdown passes, tying the single-season record with eight.
Georgia Southern's defense prevented Georgia State from scoring in the second half, marking their first Sun Belt win of the season.
The Eagles will play Arkansas State next on October 25, 2025.

History

Historical Context

In 2014, Georgia Southern University transitioned to the NCAA Division I FBS and joined the Sun Belt Conference, finishing their inaugural season with a remarkable 9-3 record and clinching the conference championship. This achievement marked them as only the third team to win a conference title in their first FBS season, highlighting the challenges and successes faced by new entrants in college football.

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Story summary

Georgia Southern won the Georgia Grown Bowl against Georgia State 41-24 on October 18, 2025, after trailing at halftime.
The Eagles scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, with quarterback JC French completing 17 of 25 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns.
Camden Brown caught two touchdown passes, tying the single-season record with eight.
Georgia Southern's defense prevented Georgia State from scoring in the second half, marking their first Sun Belt win of the season.
The Eagles will play Arkansas State next on October 25, 2025.

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