Georgia Southern Stuns Top-Five Marshall in Historic Sun Belt Victory

Georgia Southern men's soccer achieved a historic upset by defeating the No. 4 ranked Marshall 2-1 at Bo Pittsfield, marking the first-ever ranked matchup win in program history and tying their record for a seven-game win streak. In college football, Jackson State dominated Southern with a 38-13 victory, powered by JaCobian Morgan's 337 passing yards and two touchdowns, and a strong second-half performance. Meanwhile, James Madison University (JMU) crushed Georgia Southern 35-10 in their Sun Belt opener, setting a rushing record against an FBS opponent with 331 yards on the ground despite missing three key running backs. Wayne Knight led JMU's ground attack with a career-high 151 rushing yards and a touchdown, while the Dukes' defense stifled Georgia Southern's offense, recording seven sacks and limiting their rushing yards to just 27. JMU's quarterback Alonza Barnett III contributed both passing and rushing touchdowns, complementing the strong running game. The performances highlight the competitive spirit and rising profiles of these programs in their respective sports and conferences.