Photo by: AJ Henderson / Georgia Southern
Bowl Festivities Begin in Birmingham
12/27/2025 8:47:00 AM | Football
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Georgia Southern Eagles opened bowl week in Birmingham, Alabama, with a full slate of activities on day one of the JLab Birmingham Bowl.
The day began with the team's first official bowl practice, running about two hours, as the Eagles hit the field at Sanford Stadium to start preparations for the matchup.
Following practice, the team split into groups for a community service visit from 1–3 p.m., spending time at the Birmingham VA Medical Center and Children's of Alabama Hospital, connecting with patients, families and staff.
Brandon Stoner, Kebba Secka, Ahmon Green, Camden Brown and Colton Veltkamp visited Children's hospital, while another group spent time at the VA Medical Center, including Chance Carroll, Chance Gamble, Josh Dallas, Jacob Ferguson, Brandon Tyson, Davion Rhodes, Bryce Baker, Eli Anders, Weston Bryan and Ty Furnish.
Later in the evening, the Eagles gathered for a team dinner from 5–6:30 p.m. at Stone Age Korean BBQ, giving players and staff a chance to relax and bond after a busy day. The night wrapped up with a team outing at Dave & Buster's, capping off the first full day of bowl week activities.
Georgia Southern will continue bowl preparations in Birmingham as the week progresses ahead of the JLab Birmingham Bowl on Monday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. ET.
The day began with the team's first official bowl practice, running about two hours, as the Eagles hit the field at Sanford Stadium to start preparations for the matchup.
Following practice, the team split into groups for a community service visit from 1–3 p.m., spending time at the Birmingham VA Medical Center and Children's of Alabama Hospital, connecting with patients, families and staff.
Brandon Stoner, Kebba Secka, Ahmon Green, Camden Brown and Colton Veltkamp visited Children's hospital, while another group spent time at the VA Medical Center, including Chance Carroll, Chance Gamble, Josh Dallas, Jacob Ferguson, Brandon Tyson, Davion Rhodes, Bryce Baker, Eli Anders, Weston Bryan and Ty Furnish.
Later in the evening, the Eagles gathered for a team dinner from 5–6:30 p.m. at Stone Age Korean BBQ, giving players and staff a chance to relax and bond after a busy day. The night wrapped up with a team outing at Dave & Buster's, capping off the first full day of bowl week activities.
Georgia Southern will continue bowl preparations in Birmingham as the week progresses ahead of the JLab Birmingham Bowl on Monday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. ET.
Players Mentioned
DL
/ Football
RB
/ Football
WR
/ Football
QB
/ Football
OL
/ Football
WR
/ Football
DL
/ Football
OL
/ Football
DB
/ Football
TE
/ Football
DL
/ Football
DL
/ Football
OL
/ Football
LB
/ Football
LB
/ FootballGeorgia Southern Football Media Availability (12/15/25)
Monday, December 15
The GATA Zone - Episode 9 (Swimming and Diving)
Thursday, December 11
Clay Helton Media Availability: National Signing Day (12/3/25)
Wednesday, December 03
Georgia Southern vs. Marshall Highlights (11/29/25)
Sunday, November 30
