Georgia Southern secured its first win of the season by defeating Nevada 20-17 in a tightly contested game. After a slow start, the Eagles rallied in the second half, with quarterback JC French throwing two touchdown passes, including a crucial one to Dalen Cobb just before halftime. The Eagles' defense made a pivotal play, recovering a fumble in the end zone to halt a potential scoring drive by Nevada in the fourth quarter. Despite Nevada outgaining Georgia Southern with 493 total yards to 285, they were unable to capitalize on their offensive advantage due to penalties and turnovers. Kicker Gavin Stewart's 48-yard field goal in the third quarter proved to be the game-winning score for Georgia Southern. The Wolf Pack, now 1-2, must regroup after a disappointing performance following their previous week's victory.