USA Jags vs. Georgia Southern – Football Recap

Saturday was a tough loss for the Jaguars, who were hoping to be one step closer to bowl eligibility.

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But these aren’t just games.

They’re community events!

Along with an incredible football game, we celebrated veterans and granted a wish to a young fan!

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The Jags fought back after trailing 14-13 at the half to being up 30-14 entering the 4th. In the end, it was the three turnovers that cost the Jags the victory and spoiled the comeback.

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Georgia Southern had 20 unanswered points in the 4th to spoil a home win for the Jags. 

Gio Lopez was 22/30 for 257 yards and 1 interception along with 7 carries for 43 yards on the ground.

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Lopez exited the game late in the 4th due to a hit sustained from the defense.
Kentrell Bullock continued to be dominant on the ground with 17 carries for 101 yards. Fluff Bothwell carried the ball just 6 times but had 2 TD’s out of those 6 carries. Jamaal Pritchett led the receivers with 12 receptions for 107 yards and a TD which was recovered off a fumble from Devin Voisin that rolled into the endzone. Kicker Laith Marjan has continued to be great hitting 3/3 FG’s and 3/3 on extra points scoring 12 of the Jags 30 points.

On Defense Blayne Myrick, Darius McKenzie and Jordan Scruggs accounted for 28 tackles of which 5 were solo by Myrick and 4 solo by Scruggs. Courtney McBride had 3 tackles for loss as well. The next game for the Jags is 11/16 on the road against Louisiana then another road game against Southern Miss on 11/23. The final home game is on Friday 11/29 at 2:30 against Texas State on ESPN+.

Photos were provided by Benjamin Cash of Gulf Bay Photography. 

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