In an exciting matchup, Sam Houston State (8-4-0) travels to face Georgia Southern (9-3-0) at the Caesars Superdome. Both teams have shown strong performances this season, with Georgia Southern currently on a one-game winning streak, while Sam Houston State has won their last two contests.
Georgia Southern boasts a potent offense, averaging 354.7 yards per game and scoring 23.2 points per game, led by quarterback Hunter Watson, who has thrown for 1,598 yards and 11 touchdowns. In contrast, Sam Houston State’s offense has been slightly more productive, averaging 364.1 yards and 28.2 points per game, with quarterback JC French leading the way with 2,619 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.
Defensively, both teams have faced challenges, with Sam Houston State allowing an average of 443.0 yards per game compared to Georgia Southern’s 315.6 yards. This game promises to be a compelling clash of offensive firepower and defensive strategies.
Sam Houston State at Georgia Southern Game Information
Game Date: December 19, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN2
Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Georgia Southern Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 9-3-0
Conference Record: 6-2
Division Record: 9-3
Streak: Won 1
Georgia Southern Offensive Statistics
Total Offense: 4256 yards (Avg. 354.7 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 1973 yards (Avg. 164.4 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 2283 yards (Avg. 190.2 yards per game)
Points Scored: 278 points (Avg. 23.2 points per game)
Georgia Southern Defensive Statistics
Total Defense: 3787 yards (Avg. 315.6 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 2089 yards (Avg. 174.1 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1698 yards (Avg. 141.5 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 240 points (Avg. 20.0 points per game)
Georgia Southern Individual Stat Leaders
Passing: Hunter Watson, 152 Completions/253 Attempts, 1598 Yards, 11 Touchdowns, 8 Interceptions
Rushing: Jay Ducker, 148 Attempts, 719 Yards, 7 Touchdowns
Receiving: Simeon Evans, 43 Receptions, 474 Yards, 5 Touchdowns
Tackles: Caleb Weaver, 56 Tackles
Sacks: Chris Murray, 5.5 Sacks
Interceptions: Caleb Weaver, 4 Interceptions
Sam Houston State Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 8-4-0
Conference Record: 6-2
Division Record: 7-4
Streak: Won 2
Sam Houston State Offensive Statistics
Total Offense: 4369 yards (Avg. 364.1 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 2879 yards (Avg. 239.9 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 1490 yards (Avg. 124.2 yards per game)
Points Scored: 338 points (Avg. 28.2 points per game)
Sam Houston State Defensive Statistics
Total Defense: 5316 yards (Avg. 443.0 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 3159 yards (Avg. 263.2 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 2157 yards (Avg. 179.8 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 328 points (Avg. 27.3 points per game)
Sam Houston State Individual Stat Leaders
Passing: JC French, 249 Completions/378 Attempts, 2619 Yards, 16 Touchdowns, 7 Interceptions
Rushing: Jalen White, 148 Attempts, 655 Yards, 13 Touchdowns
Receiving: Derwin Burgess Jr., 53 Receptions, 603 Yards, 3 Touchdowns
Tackles: Marques Watson-Trent, 39 Tackles
Sacks: Marc Stampley II, 2 Sacks
Interceptions: Marc Stampley II, 3 Interceptions
