#16 Georgia SouthernGeorgia Southern
Eagles
(4-2, 3-1)
Eagles
(4-2, 3-1)
41
24
2:00 PM, October 12, 2002
E.J. Whitmire Stadium - Cullowhee, NC
Attendance: 7,749
E.J. Whitmire Stadium - Cullowhee, NC
Attendance: 7,749
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | 20 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 41 |
| WCU | 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 24 |
| GS | WCU | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 26 | 14 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency3rd Down Eff. | 9-15 (60%) | 4-12 (33%) |
| 4th Down Efficiency4th Down Eff. | 1-3 (33%) | 0-1 (0%) |
| Total Yards | 645 | 335 |
| Total Plays | 83 | 55 |
| Yards per play | 7.8 | 6.1 |
| Passing | 156 | 209 |
| Comp-Att | 6-10 (60%) | 13-25 (52%) |
| Yards per pass | 15.6 | 8.4 |
| Rushing | 489 | 126 |
| Rush Attempts | 73 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 6.7 | 4.2 |
| Penalties | 4-39 | 3-51 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrownINT | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 38:59 | 21:01 |
| Time Between Plays | 0:28 | 0:23 |
| Helmet | Blue Helmet (1982-05 / 2007-16) |
|---|---|
| Helmet Color | Blue (Shiny) |
| Facemask Color | Gray |
| Decal | Number |
| Jersey | White Jersey (1982-02 / 2010-17) |
| Jersey Color | White |
| Number Color | Blue |
| Pants | White Pants (1982-95 / 1997-17) |
| Pants Color | White |
| First Quarter | GS | WCU | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | TD | 10:35 | Jermaine Austin 7 yard run (Scott Shelton Kick) 7 plays 64 yards, 2:47 (9.1 yards per play) | 7 | 0 |
| TD | 4:53 | Chaz Williams 1 yard run (Scott Shelton Kick) 8 plays 72 yards, 3:29 (9.0 yards per play) | 14 | 0 |
 | FG | 2:50 | Chris Vought 42 yard field goal 8 plays 57 yards, 2:03 (7.1 yards per play) | 14 | 3 |
| TD | 1:34 | Derrick Owens 62 yard pass from Chaz Williams (Scott Shelton Kick Failed) 3 plays 81 yards, 1:16 (27.0 yards per play) | 20 | 3 |
| Second Quarter | GS | WCU | |||
| TD | 7:04 | T.J. Anderson 40 yard pass from Chaz Williams (Scott Shelton Kick) 5 plays 54 yards, 2:25 (10.8 yards per play) | 27 | 3 |
| Third Quarter | GS | WCU | |||
| TD | 12:04 | Derrick Owens 26 yard pass from Chaz Williams (Scott Shelton Kick) 6 plays 81 yards, 2:56 (13.5 yards per play) | 34 | 3 |
| TD | 8:29 | Michael Banks 64 yard pass from Pat Cilento (Chris Vought Kick) 2 plays 68 yards, 0:19 (34.0 yards per play) | 34 | 10 |
| Fourth Quarter | GS | WCU | |||
| TD | 14:53 | Chris Lane 11 pass from Pat Cilento (Chris Vought Kick) 5 plays 28 yards, 1:32 (5.6 yards per play) | 34 | 17 |
| TD | 11:29 | Pat Cilento 1 yard run (Chris Vought Kick) 6 plays 55 yards, 1:38 (9.2 yards per play) | 34 | 24 |
| TD | 8:51 | Chaz Williams 3 yard run (Scott Shelton Kick) 6 plays 80 yards, 2:38 (13.3 yards per play) | 41 | 24 |
| Final Score | 41 | 24 | |||
| Lead Changes | 0 | ||||
| Ties | 0 | ||||
| Largest Lead | 31 | ||||
| Largest Deficit | - | ||||
| Time Leading | 55:35 | ||||
| Time Trailing | - | ||||