Chad Lunsford

Former USC coach Clay Helton hired to helm Georgia Southern

By RALPH D. RUSSONovember 2, 2021 GMT

Georgia Southern hired former Southern California coach Clay Helton on Tuesday, seven weeks after USC fired him.

Helton was the first coach fired this season, and was two games into his eighth season at USC.

Georgia Southern runs for 7 TDs, beats Arkansas State 59-33

October 3, 2021 GMT

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Logan Wright and Jalen White each had two of Georgia Southern's seven rushing TDs and the Eagles beat Arkansas State 59-33 on Saturday, giving interim head coach Kevin Whitley his first win.

Georgia Southern fires coach Chad Lunsford after 1-3 start

By RALPH D. RUSSOSeptember 27, 2021 GMT

Georgia Southern fired coach Chad Lunsford on Sunday after the Eagles got off to 1-3 start with no victories against major college football opponents.

Lunsford was 28-21 since taking over at Georgia Southern during the 2017 season.