Georgia Southern University Athletics

2024-25: Started nine games and played in 11 at center for the University of Virginia … Transferred to Georgia Southern in the summer.

2023-24: Appeared in all 12 of UVA’s games, starting in 11 … Started the first two games at center before starting nine of the last 10 at right guard. 

2022-23: Started nine of the 10 games in which he appeared at center, including the first four of the season … Named to 2022-23 ACC Honor Roll … Named the team’s most improved player at the program’s annual awards banquet.

2021-22: Appeared in three of UVA’s games and was able to redshirt … Made his collegiate debut against William & Mary.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played offensive guard and defensive line at Blessed Trinity Catholic for head coach Tim McFarlin … Started 15 games on a dominant Blessed Trinity squad that enjoyed a perfect season and won 13 of the 15 games by double-digits as a sophomore in 2018 … Started all 15 games on the offensive line as a junior in 2019, helping the Titans to a 14-1 record and a third-straight state title … A 2019 all-region honoree … A three-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247sports.com.

PERSONAL: Born Matthias Daniel Furnish on March 20 in Woodstock, GA … Son of Tim and Davina Furnish.

MAJOR: Interdisciplinary Studies