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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

1 DAY AGO • 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

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Josh Dallas - Will play Saturday Dallas (undisclosed) will be ready to rock Saturday versus James Madison, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Dallas claimed a probable tag on the initial report after being questionable last week before ultimately suiting up. The senior was ultimately more of a decoy against Coastal Carolina, catching just one pass for nine yards on two targets, but he seems to be in a better spot health-wise heading into Week 6, holding a probable tag on the initial report this week.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

King Phillips - Out of action Saturday Phillips (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's matchup against James Madison.

Impact Phillips will miss his second straight game against the Dukes on Saturday because of an undisclosed injury. The wide receiver has recorded one catch for five yards this season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Terrance Gibbs - Ready to roll for Week 6 Gibbs (undisclosed) is available for Georgia Southern's clash with James Madison.

Impact Gibbs had five carries for 19 yards in Georgia Southern's opener, and the tailback is available once again. He'll look to resume his role as a rotational factor in the Eagles' backfield.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Dallas - Deemed probable Dallas (undisclosed) is listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against James Madison.

Impact Dallas is trending toward taking the field Saturday given his probable tag. The wideout has been a reliable target this season, recording 29 receptions for 179 yards on 35 targets across five games.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Taylor - TD in win Taylor gathered in six of nine targets for 77 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina.

Impact Taylor and quarterback Max Johnson teamed up for a 14-yard touchdown in the in the fourth quarter to extend the Eagles' lead to 31-17. Through five games, Taylor has recorded 16 receptions for 243 yards and three touchdowns.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

River Helms - Hauls in TD in win Helms reeled in all four targets for 89 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 win over Coastal Carolina.

Impact Helms connected with quarterback Max Johnson for a 16-yard score in the fourth quarter. The tight end has now recorded touchdowns in back to back weeks and has raised his season receiving line to 20/203/2.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Weston Bryan - Long rushing TD in win Bryan completed one of two passes for eight yards during Saturday's 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina. He also had eight rushes for 88 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Bryan broke free for a 67-yard touchdown run in the second quarter to extend the Eagles' lead to 17-3. The score was Bryan's fifth of the 2026 campaign and pushed his yard total to 152 through five games.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Max Johnson - Strong showing in win Johnson was 18-for-29 passing for 233 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 31-24 win against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Johnson connected for touchdowns on 18, 16 and 14-yard tosses to help power the Eagles to their second victory of the season. Through five games, Johnson has thrown for 1229 yards, eight touchdowns and one interception. Johnson will look to build on his big week on Saturday against James Madison.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Terrance Gibbs - Available Saturday Gibbs is available for Saturday's game at Coastal Carolina, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Gibbs, who has not played since Week 1, is finally available to make his return to the field Saturday. He rushed five times for 19 yards in Week 1 prior to his injury. He's set to back up David Mbadinga now that he's back and healthy.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Bradshaw - Available for Week 5 Bradshaw (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game at Coastal Carolina.

Impact Now that Bradshaw is cleared, he will look to build off last week's performance against Houston, when the wide receiver logged a 12-yard reception. He is close to recording his second consecutive season with multiple catches, which was not done during his active 2024 season.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Dallas - Ready to roll Saturday Dallas (undisclosed) is in the clear for Saturday's game versus Coastal Carolina, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Dallas was deemed questionable on the initial Sun Belt report, but it appears the fifth-year wideout will be able to give it a go after all. He enters the day having amassed a combined 23 catches for 129 yards over the past three games, but he has yet to find pay dirt entering Saturday's clash.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Ware - Good to go Saturday Ware is available for Saturday's game at Coastal Carolina, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Ware, who was listed as questionable in the lead up to Saturday's game, is now off the report and available. He appeared in each of the first four games of the season, accumulating 13 receptions (on 16 targets) for 161 yards.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Donal Dempsey - Available for Week 5 Dempsey (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game at Coastal Carolina, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Dempsey is in line to suit up for Saturday's game, given he is absent from the injury report. The kicker isn't expected to handle primary duties, as he serves as a depth option.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Bradshaw - Probable for Week 5 Bradshaw (undisclosed) is listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game at Coastal Carolina, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Bradshaw is on track to suit up Saturday due to his probable tag. The wideout hauled in his first reception last week for 12 yards and is aiming to carve out a larger role in the passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Terrance Gibbs - Return looming Saturday Gibbs (undisclosed) is listed as probable ahead of Saturday's matchup against Coastal Carolina.

Impact After not playing in the last three games with an undisclosed injury, Gibbs is probable to make his return Saturday. The running back has just five rushes for 19 yards in one game this season.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Ware - Listed as questionable Ware (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Coastal Carolina.

Impact Ware has yet to miss a game this season, and the freshman wideout has been a productive threat in the passing game with 13 catches for 161 yards on 16 targets, although he's yet to find the end zone. With Ware carrying a questionable tag and Ashton Hollins (shoulder) out for the season, Alex Taylor, Andre Greene and Peyton Plott are players who could get more snaps and targets going forward.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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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