Georgia Southern Eagles 2026 Preview
Georgia Southern went 7-6 (4-4 in the Sun Belt). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for Georgia Southern in 2026
- New defensive coordinator in Mike Mutz (Stephen F Austin Defensive Coordinator)
- No offensive starters from last season return
- North Carolina transfer Max Johnson is expected to start at QB (432 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs)
- Backup RB David Mbadinga is expected to start (196 yards, 1 TD)
- Expected starters at WR are returners Taylor Bradshaw (131 yards, 1 TD) and Josh Dallas (68 yards, 0 TDs) and North Carolina transfer Alex Taylor (27 yards, 0 TDs)
- Returning three starters on defense, with their top returner being LB Brandon Tyson (87 tackles)
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Georgia Southern Eagles 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston Southern | Home |
| 2 | Clemson | Away |
| 3 | Jacksonville State | Away |
| 4 | Houston | Home |
| 5 | Coastal Carolina | Away |
| 6 | James Madison | Home |
| 7 | Old Dominion | Away |
| 8 | Appalachian State | Home |
| 9 | Marshall | Home |
| 10 | Georgia State | Away |
| 11 | Troy | Away |
| 12 | Louisiana Tech | Home |
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Georgia Southern Eagles play 12 games in 2026, 6 at home. They open against Charleston Southern. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Georgia Southern is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.
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