Through 3 Quarters

The Georgia Southern Eagles were expected to win this one, and so far that's exactly how it's playing out. They have emerged as the frontrunner after three quarters and are ahead of the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 23-12.

The Eagles have been riding high on the performance of RB Logan Wright, who has picked up 158 yards on the ground on 22 carries. K Britton Williams has contributed nine points on three field goals with a long of 49 yards.

Gardner-Webb has enjoyed the tag-team combination of WR T.J. Luther and WR Justin Jordan. The former has caught three passes for one TD and 95 yards, while the latter has caught four passes for one TD and 70 yards. One of the most thrilling moments was Jordan's 50-yard TD reception in the third quarter.

Who's Playing

Gardner-Webb @ Georgia Southern

Last Season Records: Georgia Southern 8-5; Gardner-Webb 2-2

What to Know

The Georgia Southern Eagles will play against a Division II opponent, the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, in an early-season tune-up Saturday at 6 p.m. ET at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. The Eagles were on the positive side of .500 (8-5) last season and are hoping to kick off an even more successful year.

Georgia Southern is the favorite in this one, with an expected 27.5-point margin of victory. But these early season matchups can go either way as both teams get back into playing shape.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Allen E. Paulson Stadium -- Statesboro, Georgia
  • TV: ESPN3.com
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $7.00

Odds

The Eagles are a big 27.5-point favorite against the Runnin' Bulldogs, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Eagles as a 28.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.