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Max Johnson throws 4 TD passes, adds 1 on the ground as Georgia Southern pounds Marshall 49-13

Max Johnson threw four touchdown passes, two to Jeremiah Ware, and ran for a score as Georgia Southern rolled to a 49-13 win over Marshall on Saturday night

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Kam Mikell - Available on Saturday Mikell (undisclosed) is ready to roll for Saturday's matchup versus Marshall, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Mikell has been active in returns in the past few weeks. Georgia Southern's last two games saw him log a combined 59 kick-return yards. On the receiving end, Mikell has not recorded any targets for GSU this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kam Mikell - Status up in air for Week 10 Mikell (undisclosed) holds a questionable designation for Saturday's contest versus Marshall, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Mikell's status is uncertain for Saturday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The wideout has yet to draw a target this season, so if he is unavailable, it should not impact Georgia Southern's passing attack.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Taylor - Leads Eagles in both receptions and yards Taylor gathered in 10 of 11 targets for 93 yards during Saturday's 19-3 win over Appalachian State.

Impact Taylor led the way on Saturday and his 10 receptions marked a new season-high for the wideout. Through eight games, Taylor has hauled in 34 receptions for 435 yards and three touchdowns.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Dallas - Strong showing in win Dallas posted seven receptions (on nine targets) for 86 yards during Saturday's 19-3 win against Appalachian State.

Impact Dallas and fellow wideout Alex Taylor had their way with the Mountaineers' secondary on Saturday, accounting for 179 of the teams 334 receiving yards. Through eight games, Dallas has hauled in 48 receptions for 409 yards, but remains without a touchdown.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Max Johnson - Strong day in win Johnson was 36-for-47 passing for 318 yards during Saturday's 19-3 victory over Appalachian State.

Impact Johnson was effective on Saturday, as he eclipsed 300 passing yards for the second time this season. After leaving Week 7 with an injury, Johnson looked completely healthy as the Eagles improved to 4-4 on the season. Through eight games, Johnson has thrown for 1919 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AP Top 25 live updates: Ohio State falls out of top 10, UCLA cracks Top 5

Miami holds on to its No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 for the third week after defeating North Carolina

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bryant's 4 FGs, Todd's rushing TD help Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 19-3

Taeo Todd had a rushing touchdown, Tripp Bryant kicked four field goals, and Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 19-3

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Max Johnson - Set to play in Week 9 Johnson (undisclosed) will be in uniform for Saturday's contest versus Appalachian State, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Johnson, who was listed as probable in the lead up to Saturday's contest, has officially been cleared. He's set to start once again after leaving Week 7 early with an undisclosed injury. He's thrown 11 touchdown passes through six full games this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Ware - Available Saturday Ware (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's contest versus Appalachian State, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Ware will rejoin Georgia Southern's receiving corps after a one-game absence. The wideout has been a reliable target this season, hauling in 15 receptions for 214 yards on 20 targets.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

David Mbadinga - Will play Saturday Mbadinga (undisclosed) has been cleared ahead of Saturday's matchup versus Appalachian State, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact After missing last week's game due to an undisclosed injury, Mbadinga is cleared to play Saturday against the Mountaineers. The tailback has 39 carries for 233 yards and 10 receptions for 97 yards this season.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Terrance Gibbs - Won't return in 2026 Gibbs will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Gibbs won't return for the rest of the 2026 campaign, a huge blow to the Georgia Southern backfield. Gibbs ends the season with 16 carries for 87 yards and a touchdown while averaging a career-high 5.4 YPC. Taeo Todd and Jamarian Samuel should be in line for more touches in the backfield as a result.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Max Johnson - Listed as probable for Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) carries a probable tag for Saturday's game versus Appalachian State, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Johnson is in line to take the field Saturday after suffering an injury in Week 7. The quarterback should start under center, barring any setbacks prior to the contest. Through seven games, he has tossed for 1,601 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Taylor - Posts team-high in yards Taylor recorded seven receptions (on eight targets) for 75 yards during Thursday's 23-15 win over Old Dominion.

Impact Taylor led the Eagles in yards with 75 during their 23-15 win. The wideout has been productive through seven games, having posted 24 receptions for 342 yards and three touchdowns.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Terrance Gibbs - Two scores in win Gibbs accrued six carries for 44 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 18 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 23-15 victory over Old Dominion.

Impact Gibbs broke free for an 11-yard touchdown run in the first quarter before hauling in an 11-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter. Through three games, Gibbs has run for 87 yards and one touchdown, while also totalling 11 receptions for 60 yards.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Turner Helton - Leads Eagles to victory Helton was 23-for-30 passing for 205 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Thursday's 23-15 victory against Old Dominion.

Impact After quarterback Max Johnson was injured, Helton entered and ensured the Eagles improved their record to 3-4. Helton's lone touchdown pass of the game came on an 11 yard connection with Terrance Gibbs.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mason McKenzie throws for 2 TDs, Boston College overcomes poor start to beat Pittsburgh 27-21

Mason McKenzie threw for two touchdowns and Boston College recovered from a miserable opening two minutes of the game, beating Pittsburgh 27-21

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Turner Helton, Tripp Bryant lead Georgia Southern to 23-15 victory over Old Dominion

Turner Helton threw a touchdown pass and Tripp Bryant kicked three field goals to guide Georgia Southern to a 23-15 victory over Old Dominion

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Max Johnson - Suffers first half injury Johnson suffered an undisclosed injury in the first half of Thursday's win over Old Dominion and did not return, Georgia Southern pregame host Frank Sulkowski reports.

Impact Johnson finished 6-of-8 for 75 yards before bowing out with injury. Turner Helton spelled him and completed just over 75 percent of his passes for 205 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles head into a bye week, giving Johnson some additional time to heal, though his injury will be something to monitor in the coming days.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Weston Bryan - Available vs. Monarchs Bryan (undisclosed) is available for Georgia Southern's matchup against Old Dominion on Thursday, per source.

Impact Bryan was previously listed as probable for Thursday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, but he has been officially cleared to play. His position on the depth chart could continue to limit his opportunities, however, as the 6-foot-3 sophomore has attempted just five total passes on the season and has mostly been used as a change-of-pace rushing threat, totaling 153 yards and five touchdowns on the year.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Weston Bryan - Carrying probable tag Bryan (undisclosed) is probable for Thursday's game at Old Dominion.

Impact The probable tag suggests Bryan should find a way to feature in this contest. That said, even if he's available, he's not likely to see playing time since he's the third-string option under center.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

David Mbadinga - Not playing Thursday Mbadinga (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game at Old Dominion.

Impact Georgia Southern will be considerably weakened offensively ahead of this upcoming game since they'll be missing Jeremiah Ware (undisclosed) as well. Mbadinga has been a key contributor in the backfield, notching 39 carries for 233 yards and 10 catches for 97 yards, although he's yet to find the end zone. With Mbadinga out, Terrance Gibbs and Taeo Todd should be in line for more carries.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Ware - Ruled out Thursday Ware (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game against Old Dominion.

Impact Losing Ware is a big blow for Georgia Southern's passing attack. The freshman wideout has 15 catches for 214 yards on 20 targets this season. He'll have time to recover, however, as the team's next match comes against Appalachian State on Oct. 31.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Dallas - Leads Eagles receivers in loss Dallas reeled in all eight targets for 111 yards during Saturday's 27-24 loss to James Madison.

Impact Dallas turned in a season-high 111 yards during Saturday's defeat. The wideout still has been held out of the end zone this season, but has recored 37 receptions for 290 yards through six games.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Max Johnson - Tosses three TDs in loss Johnson was 26-for-38 passing for 343 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 27-24 loss versus James Madison.

Impact Johnson connected for scores on 18, 25, and six-yard strikes. The 343 yards marked a new season-high and Johnson will look to build on that in a Week 7 matchup with Old Dominion on Thursday. Through six games, Johnson has thrown for 1572 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Max Johnson throws 4 TD passes, adds 1 on the ground as Georgia Southern pounds Marshall 49-13

AP Top 25 live updates: Ohio State falls out of top 10, UCLA cracks Top 5

Bryant's 4 FGs, Todd's rushing TD help Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 19-3

Mason McKenzie throws for 2 TDs, Boston College overcomes poor start to beat Pittsburgh 27-21

Turner Helton, Tripp Bryant lead Georgia Southern to 23-15 victory over Old Dominion