Georgia Southern Eagles NCAA Football News

Published: Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 9:12 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 9:43 p.m. LAKELAND Brothers Ben and Javares McRoy got their wish.

A replacement for Matt Griffin is expected to be named by next Saturday. McCray spent three years with the Racers as an assistant coach under Denver Johnson from 1997-99 coaching inside linebackers and serving as defensive coordinator in 1999.

The search for a replacement for former football head coach Roger Hughes, who was relieved of his responsibilities in late November, marches on, and rumors about potential candidates continue to circulate on the internet.

Tis the season for speculation. Georgia Southern football has a coach and a vision.

Canyon's Casey Land and Nicole Hampton go after a rebound with Wall's Nikki Niehues in the second quarter of the girls championship game at the Ama TechTel Tournament of Champions on Saturday at Canyon High.

Zach Urbanus scored 20 points and The Citadel cruised to a 68-43 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday.

No. 22 Michigan State 72, No. 4 North Carolina 66: Allyssa DeHaan scored all of her 14 points in the second half to help Michigan State hold off visiting North Carolina last night.

The Catholic Crusaders recorded their first win of the season on Saturday night, edging West Florida High 38-37 at home.

It has been another stunning turn of events for what was once the envy of all I-AA football programs.

It all comes down to confidence - or a lack thereof, says Georgia Southern coach Chris Hatcher.

College football is not like a reality show such as Dancing With the Stars where style points count.

Adrian Mora kicked two field goals and Georgia Southern had two interceptions and recovered a fumble for a 13-6 season-ending victory over The Citadel on Saturday.

Southern Miss players wore black bands saying 'finish' on their wrists during Saturday's game.

When the Georgia Southern Eagles take the field Saturday, they'll have thousands of troops cheering a world away.

Southern Miss, which got two fourth quarter interceptions by Justin Wilson, remains in the hunt for a Conference USA championship with a 27-20 win at Marshall.

The sound pumped through the ceiling and through the walls, more than loud enough for the dejected Georgia Southern players in the next lockerroom.

STATESBORO, Ga. -- Don't call it a comeback, but Furman junior tailback Mike Brown made his second return of the season on Saturday.

Jordan Sorrells threw for 244 yards and Furman scored two touchdowns as Furman defeated Georgia Southern 30-22 on Saturday.

HATTIESBURG - Eddie Hicks is such a ballhawk that even a broken hand hasn't slowed down the Southern Miss senior safety.

The Laney College football team sits atop the Golden Gate Conference standings with a 4-0 record after a scintillating 29-19 victory over visiting Modesto on Nov.