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Eagles look to take down the Bulldogs

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Frank Fortune - Georgia Southern Athletics

Football | 11/17/2015 11:45:00 AM

Here are 10 things about Georgia Southern's upcoming non-conference game at Georgia that will get you ready for the game, which kicks off at 7 p.m. inside Sanford Stadium:

10: Matt Breida is 10th in the country, and tops in the Sun Belt Conference, in terms of rushing touchdowns with 14.

9: The Eagles have won nine of 11 games played on grass in Willie Fritz's two seasons in Statesboro.

8: Head coach Willie Fritz needs eight wins to reach the 200-win mark at the collegiate level.

7: Georgia Southern is a perfect 7-0 when rushing for 300 or more yards this season.

6: Safety Antonio Glover's six interceptions tie the school record for picks in a season.

5: Georgia has won all five contests in the series against Georgia Southern.

4: The University of Georgia is one of four teams on the Eagles' 2015 schedule to play in a bowl game last season.

3: There are three Theus brothers represented on the two teams: Jeremiah (GS), John (UGa) and Nathan (UGa).

2: Georgia Southern and Georgia are the only two teams in the state who are currently bowl eligible this season.

1: The Eagles have one win all-time against a current SEC school, a 26-20 triumph at Florida in 2013.
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Players Mentioned

Matt Breida

#36 Matt Breida

RB
5' 11"
Junior
Antonio Glover

#16 Antonio Glover

S
6' 1"
Redshirt Senior

Players Mentioned

Matt Breida

#36 Matt Breida

5' 11"
Junior
RB
Antonio Glover

#16 Antonio Glover

6' 1"
Redshirt Senior
S