David Mbadinga News, Rumors, Updates - Georgia Southern Eagles | FOX Sports

Out for season Georgia Southern head coach Clay Helton said Monday that Mbadinga will undergo season-ending knee surgery, Zach Fox of WTOC11 reports.

Impact Mbadinga had missed back-to-back games with what was previously an unspecified injury. However, Monday's update provides some clarity, as the Eagles will be without Mbadinga for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. He'll finish the year with 49 carries for 196 yards and one touchdown. Expect OJ Arnold and Terrance Gibbs to handle most of the RB work down the stretch.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 11 Mbadinga (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game at Appalachian State.

Impact Considering that Mbadinga's previous update included a doubtful status concerning his availability, him being out Thursday is unsurprising. The running back's 2025 season includes 49 rushing attempts for 196 yards (4.0 averaged per carry) and one touchdown.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Termed doubtful Mbadinga (undisclosed) is doubtful for Thursday's game against Appalachian State.

Impact Mbadinga hasn't appeared in a game since Week 8, and it looks like he'll be sidelined once again Thursday. If he does miss Thursday's contest, OJ Arnold would lead the backfield while Terrance Gibbs mixes in.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 9 Mbadinga (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Arkansas State.

Impact Considering that Mbadinga's last pre-Saturday update was him being doubtful, the running back being out for Week 9 should not be surprising. After playing at Arkansas State, Georgia Southern will focus on Appalachian State for a Nov. 6 game.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Saturday Mbadinga (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Saturday at Arkansas State.

Impact Mbadinga is the backup behind OJ Arnold in the backfield. If he's out, the lack of depth at the position means J'Shawn Anderson could be in line for a bigger role, which hasn't been common this season.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE