Georgia Southern Eagles News

Ashton Hollins - Big day in win Hollins recorded eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 106 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-0 win over Charleston Southern.

Impact Hollins turned in a game-high 106 yards in the win on Saturday. Quarterback Max Johnson found Hollins for a 57-yard score in the first quarter.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamarian Samuel - Rushing TD in win Samuel compiled four carries for 46 yards and one touchdown and reeled in two of three targets for one yard during Saturday's 31-0 win versus Charleston Southern.

Impact Samuel led the way for the Eagles backfield on Saturday. The running back punched in his first score of the season on a seven-yard run in the first quarter.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Max Johnson - Tosses TD in victory Johnson was 28-for-39 passing for 281 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-0 victory over Charleston Southern.

Impact Johnson connected with Ashton Hollins in the first quarter on a 57-yard score for his first touchdown pass of the season. Up next for Johnson and the Eagles is a road matchup against Clemson.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Johnson throws for 281 yards and Georgia Southern defeats Charleston Southern 31-0

Max Johnson threw for 281 yards, three Eagles scored rushing touchdowns, and Georgia Southern cruised past FCS member Charleston Southern 31-0 on Saturday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

David Mbadinga - Two carries in season opener Mbadinga (knee) had two carries for 21 yards against Charleston Southern on Friday.

Impact Mbadinga was limited to just two carries, while players such as Terrance Gibbs (five carries, 19 yards) and Jamarian Samuel (4-46-1 rushing line) saw more work out of the backfield. Given his limited involvement, and the fact that Mbadinga played just three snaps, it remains to be seen if he'll continue as the Eagles' RB1 moving forward.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

River Helms - Three catches in season opener Helms made three catches for 30 yards against Charleston Southern on Friday.

Impact Helms logged 19 total snaps in Week 1, and he was heavily involved in the passing game after catching three targets. If he continues to show chemistry with QB1 Alex Taylor, Helms should continue to see plenty of looks in the passing game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Taylor - Listed as starter on depth chart Taylor is listed as a starter ahead of Friday's game against Charleston Southern.

Impact Taylor has earned himself the opportunity of a bigger role to kick off the season. The 6-foot-2 wide receiver will aim to make this his most productive season after totaling three receptions for 27 yards across four games last season at UNC.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Ware - Penciled in as starter Ware is listed as a starting receiver for Georgia Southern.

Impact Ware broke out this spring with a 64-yard touchdown in the Eagles' spring game. The second-year receiver didn't log a statistic as a freshman, but he now appears poised to start for Georgia Southern in 2026.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Turner Helton - Not starting QB for Week 1 Helton will not be Georgia Southern's starting quarterback for Week 1, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact During the spring, Georgia Southern's quarterback competition included both Helton and Max Johnson, who will be QB1. So for another season, the former will log backup duty. Having served that role in 2025, Helton did not get much of a chance to shine, having attempted 26 passes for just 74 yards and one touchdown in his backup stead. For better numbers this year, Helton would have to hope for an opening or for Johnson's production to slip.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Max Johnson - Starting quarterback for Week 1 Johnson is set to be Georgia Southern's starting quarterback, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact The report puts Johnson atop Georgia Southern's depth chart heading into the season and notes that he will log his first snap for GSU in Week 1. In terms of experience, there is next to nothing from Johnson, he showed decent but not maximized potential with both Texas A&M and North Carolina, but GSU's team hopes that he can deliver all that he has in a non-Power Conference FBS setting.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Josh Dallas - Back to practicing Dallas (hip) is active and practicing in Georgia Southern's fall camp, per Zach Fox of WTOC11.

Impact Dallas was limited during Georgia Southern's spring practices due to a hip injury and did not wear full pads. The wideout is healthy once again and participating in practice. He appeared in only two games last season, hauling in 10 receptions for 68 yards, and will look to bounce back this year now that he is back to full health.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

OJ Arnold - Could return to college Arnold is among the players who could return to college for the 2026 football season with an extra year of eligibility, according to On3.com.

Impact Arnold had a career-best season in 2025 with Georgia Southern, racking up 1,032 rushing yards with five touchdowns on 144 carries across 12 games. If he's given the green light for a return to play in 2026, he should be at the top of the team's backfield depth chart.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Turner Helton - In positional battle Helton is in the middle of a positional battle with Max Johnson, Colby Zak of WSAV reports.

Impact Helton is entering his second year with Georgia Southern but is currently facing competition for the job under center from UNC transfer Max Johnson. The 6-foot-2 quarterback completed 14 of 26 passes for 74 yards and one touchdown across three games last season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Max Johnson - Fighting for starting job Johnson is competing for the starting job with Turner Hilton, Colby Zak of WSAV reports.

Impact Johnson transferred in after playing two seasons at North Carolina. The senior quarterback is facing competition from Turner Helton, who enters his second season with Georgia Southern. More news regarding the job under center will surface as the offseason rolls on.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Dallas - Not in full pads in spring ball Dallas (hip) remains limited in Georgia Southern's spring practice period, per the program's official X account.

Impact Dallas is suited up but isn't in full pads. The wideout missed the final 10 games of the season after reeling in eight grabs for 68 yards in the first two matchups. He'll look to return in full capacity by fall camp.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jamarian Samuel - Scores in spring game Samuel (undisclosed) scored a touchdown in Georgia Southern's spring game, per the program.

Impact Samuel only played in the first four games of the 2025 season before sitting out with an undisclosed injury the rest of the way. The tailback logged just 12 carries for 87 yards and a score, but is now expected to be one of the Eagles' top backs. Samuel is now healthy and good to go, as evidenced by his participation in Georgia Southern's spring game.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Ware - Tallies 64-yard TD in spring game Ware (undisclosed) tallied a 64-yard touchdown during Georgia Southern's spring game, according to the team's website.

Impact Ideally for Ware, Georgia Southern's spring game is a sign of what will come during his 2026 season. The wide receiver's 2025 season featured zero counting stats, so he is striving for at least some looks, much less scoring opportunities.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ashton Hollins - Commits to Georgia Southern Hollins (transfer portal) has committed to joining Georgia Souther for the 2026 season, Talon Talk GS reports.

Impact Hollins joins his new team after spending the previous three seasons at Illinois. The junior wide receiver totaled four receptions for 108 yards and one touchdown across four appearances last season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kam Mikell - Signs with Georgia Southern Mikell will transfer to Georgia Southern, per his personal Instagram account.

Impact Mikell returns to his home state after a freshman year at Colorado that saw him reel in two passes for five yards, and notch 75 yards rushing on 19 carries to boot. He'll look to get immediately involved at Georgia Southern, and appears to have an inside track to do so after getting 21 touches as a true freshman in Boulder.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Greene Jr. - Commits to Georgia Southern Greene announced his committment to play for Georgia Southern for the 2026 season via his X account Thursday.

Impact Greene will join the Eagles following two seasons with Virginia. The 6-foot-2 receiver appeared in just three games for the Cavs in 2025, catching his lone target for seven scoreless yards. The former North Carolina transfer will retain a single year of eligibility with Georgia Southern.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Max Johnson - Headed to Georgia Southern Johnson will transfer to Georgia Southern, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Johnson played sparingly in 2025 for the Tar Heels, tossing for 437 yards and two touchdowns on 62.1 percent completion. He'll take his final year of eligibility to Georgia Southern, where he'll look to earn a starting role for the first time since his 2024 campaign that was cut tragically short by a brutal injury.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dalen Cobb - Five receptions for 35 yards Cobb (undisclosed) logged five receptions for 35 yards during Monday's 29-10 win over Appalachian State.

Impact By logging at least one reception Monday, Cobb ensured that he would update his career-high in receptions, currently 57. From 2023 to 2025, each of Georgia Southern's seasons saw the wide receiver record at least 500 receiving yards and multiple touchdowns.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Sanders Jr. - Another touchdown for 2025 Sanders compiled five receptions (on six targets) for 72 yards and one touchdown during Monday's 29-10 win over Appalachian State.

Impact Sanders was dynamite against fellow Sun Belt teams during 2025, as indicated by the five touchdowns he scored across his last eight games. Along with five TDs, the wide receiver logged 50 receptions (on 83 targets) for 797 yards, both career-best tallies.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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