STATESBORO - Whether you're a BBQ master, amateur home chef, or even a connoisseur of all things smoked or grilled, the True Blue BBQ Competition is your opportunity to showcase your skills to Eagle Nation.

Registration is now open for fans to compete in the True Blue BBQ Competition presented by Dolan's BBQ, one of the activities slated around the Blue vs. White Spring Football Game presented by Morris Bank and Southern Exchange on April 23.

The open BBQ competition will be a "rib-off" with cash prizes, trophies, and gifts for first, second and third place. In addition to bragging rights, winners will be recognized during the football game. Competitors may select one of three types of pork ribs: loin back, baby back or spare ribs. A panel of five (5) judges will score the fare based on taste and the best overall rib.

For a complete set of rules for the competition, click here.

The competition will take place in the Allen E. Paulson Stadium tailgate lot. Competitors may begin at 7 a.m. the morning of April 23. Turn-in time to submit plates to the judging panel will be 11:30 a.m.
The entry fee is $50 per team, which includes space provided in the tailgate lot, trash cans, ash disposal cans, Styrofoam containers to submit food to the judging panel.

First place: $300 cash prize, trophy, gift
Second place: $200 cash prize, trophy, gift
Third place: $100 cash prize, trophy, gift

Register now!

The Spring Game weekend will be a busy one around town and on campus. Below is a list of everything going on that fans coming into town might want to check out! Several events will have more detaisl released soon.

April 22-24
Alumni Weekend

April 22-23
Georgia Southern Men's & Women's Soccer Alumni Reunion
Georgia Southern Volleyball Alumni Reunion
GHSA Rifle State Championship

April 22
Softball vs. Texas State - 6 p.m.

April 23
True Blue BBQ Competition - 7 a.m.
Punt, Pass, & Kick Competition - 8 a.m.
Freedom 5K/10K Run - 8 a.m.
ArtsFest - 10 a.m.
IPF Groundbreaking - 10 a.m.
Blue vs. White Spring Football Game, presented by Morris Bank and Southern Exchange - 12 p.m.
Softball vs. Texas State - 3 p.m.
NPHC Park Dedication - 3 p.m.
EFAA $10,000 Reverse Raffle & Auction - 6 p.m.
Southern Gala Fashion Show - 6:30 p.m

April 24
Softball vs. Texas State - 11 a.m.