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Countdown to Kickoff - South Alabama

Eagles return to home nest Saturday

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Football | 11/24/2015 5:52:00 PM

Here are 10 things about Georgia Southern's upcoming Sun Belt tilt against South Alabama that will get you ready for the game, which kicks off at 2 p.m. inside Paulson Stadium:

10: The Eagles have won 10 straight games at Paulson Stadium, tied for the sixth-longest streak in program history.

9: With a pair of wins to close out the regular season, GS will reach the nine-win mark for the second straight year.

8: Georgia Southern has won eight of its 12 games at home against teams from Alabama since 1982. 

7: When Matt Breida rushes for 100 yards or more, the Eagles are 7-0 this season.

6: The Eagles suffered their sixth overtime loss in 13 games in a 23-17 setback to the Bulldogs last week.

5: Georgia Southern's defense recorded five tackles for loss last week in an overtime loss at Georgia.

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

3: Georgia Southern has the third-best home winning percentage at current FBS Stadiums.

2: Head coach Willie Fritz has lost just six games in a pair seasons at GS, but never two in a row.

1: South Alabama will be visiting Paulson Stadium for the first time on Saturday.
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Matt Breida

#36 Matt Breida

RB
5' 11"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Matt Breida

#36 Matt Breida

5' 11"
Junior
RB