Georgia SouthernGeorgia Southern
Eagles
(3-3, 2-2)
Eagles
(3-3, 2-2)
38
28
2:00 PM, October 12, 1996
E.J. Whitmire Stadium - Cullowhee, NC
Attendance: 7,678
E.J. Whitmire Stadium - Cullowhee, NC
Attendance: 7,678
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | 7 | 3 | 21 | 7 | 38 |
| WCU | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| GS | WCU | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 29 | 18 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency3rd Down Eff. | 5-11 (45%) | 6-15 (40%) |
| 4th Down Efficiency4th Down Eff. | 0-0 | 1-1 (100%) |
| Total Yards | 552 | 279 |
| Total Plays | 73 | 70 |
| Yards per play | 7.6 | 4.0 |
| Passing | 110 | 138 |
| Comp-Att | 4-6 (67%) | 20-32 (63%) |
| Yards per pass | 18.3 | 4.3 |
| Rushing | 442 | 141 |
| Rush Attempts | 67 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 6.6 | 3.7 |
| Penalties | 6-54 | 5-49 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrownINT | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 31:09 | 28:51 |
| Time Between Plays | 0:26 | 0:25 |
| 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 (1996) |
| Pants Color | White |
| Decoration | Medallion Logo on Hip |
| First Quarter | GS | WCU | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | TD | 7:44 | Corey Joyner 15 yard run (Ronnie Stalnaker Kick) 11 plays 80 yards, 4:18 (7.3 yards per play) | 7 | 0 |
| Second Quarter | GS | WCU | |||
 | TD | 14:56 | Terence Stokes 1 yard run (Ken Hinsley Kick) 8 plays 36 yards, 2:54 (4.5 yards per play) | 7 | 7 |
| TD | 6:50 | Terence Stokes 14 yard pass from Josh Brooks (Ken Hinsley Kick) 9 plays 55 yards, 2:52 (6.1 yards per play) | 7 | 14 |
| FG | 0:10 | Ronnie Stalnaker 30 yard field goal 8 plays 56 yards, 2:53 (7.0 yards per play) | 10 | 14 |
| Third Quarter | GS | WCU | |||
| TD | 8:27 | Kawasek Penn 16 yard pass from Josh Brooks (Ken Hinsley Kick) 5 plays 35 yards, 1:23 (7.0 yards per play) | 10 | 21 |
| TD | 7:59 | Recio Tutt 60 yard pass from Greg Hill (Ronnie Stalnaker Kick) 3 plays 80 yards, 0:28 (26.7 yards per play) | 17 | 21 |
| TD | 6:12 | Tobias Steverson 17 yard run (Ronnie Stalnaker Kick) 3 plays 37 yards, 0:39 (12.3 yards per play) | 24 | 21 |
| TD | 1:20 | Kenny Robinson 1 yard run (Ronnie Stalnaker Kick) 7 plays 62 yards, 2:48 (8.9 yards per play) | 31 | 21 |
| Fourth Quarter | GS | WCU | |||
| TD | 10:06 | David Runner 1 yard run (Ken Hinsley Kick) 8 plays 51 yards, 2:35 (6.4 yards per play) | 31 | 28 |
| TD | 5:09 | Kenny Robinson 4 yard run (Ronnie Stalnaker Kick) 12 plays 80 yards, 4:57 (6.7 yards per play) | 38 | 28 |
| Final Score | 38 | 28 | |||
| Lead Changes | 2 | ||||
| Ties | 1 | ||||
| Largest Lead | 10 | ||||
| Largest Deficit | 11 | ||||
| Time Leading | 29:00 | ||||
| Time Trailing | 15:38 | ||||