Looking at Game 10, Georgia Southern

Who: Georgia Southern Eagles

When: Saturday, November 9th

Where: Allen E. Paulson Stadium - Statesboro, Georgia

Series history: WCU trails 2-21 in the series with the Eagles, losing the last 18 straight games. Last season's loss to Georgia Southern was by a final score of 13-45.

Their conference: Southern Conference (SoCon)

Their coach: Jeff Monken.  Monken holds a 31-12 career record (.721) in his three seasons in Statesboro, a mark that includes a streak of 14-straight wins at Paulson Stadium

Offense: Triple Option

Defense: 4-3

Lettermen Returning / Lost: 47  /  10

Offensive starters Returning/Lost: 7  /  4

Defensive starters Returning/Lost:  6  / 5

2012 Stats:
Points per game: 34.5
Rushing Yardage: 5560 - Avg. per game: 399.7
Passing Yardage: 945 - Avg. per game: 67.5
Total Yardage Per Game: 467.2

Their 2012 Record:  The Eagles were  10-4 overall in 2012, with a 6-2 SoCon record.  Those conference losses were to the Citadel in Charleston, and App State at home, both games were lost by a total of only 5 points.  The Eagles played three playoff games, beating Central Arkansas, and Old Dominion, then losing to eventual Natonal Champion North Dakota State by three points

Strengths: Five Eagles were named first- or second-team pre-season all-conference with fullback Dominique Swope and left tackle Dorian Byrd on the first team offensive unit. Defensive back Lavelle Westbrooks was first team on defense while right tackle Garrett rye Fwas a second-team pick on offense, and defensive end Javon Metnion second-team defense.

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