Georgia Southern vs. South Alabama Live updates Score, results, highlights, for Thursday's NCAAF game

Live scores, highlights and updates from the Georgia Southern vs. South Alabama football game

Game Recap

After a dominant win in their game last week, the South Alabama Jaguars were humbled on Thursday. They came up short against the Georgia Southern Eagles, falling 24-17. The result was an unfortunate reminder to the Jaguars of the 20-17 defeat they experienced in the two teams' previous head-to-head last October.

Georgia Southern can attribute much of their success to RB Wesley Kennedy III, who punched in two rushing touchdowns.

No one had a standout game offensively for South Alabama, but they got scores from WR Jalen Tolbert and TE Brandon Crum.

The loss dropped South Alabama's record to 3-2. The victory bumped Georgia Southern's record up to an identical 3-2.

South Alabama will hit the road for the second straight week as they head to Brooks Stadium at 8 p.m. ET next week. The Eagles have the luxury of staying at home another week and will welcome the Troy Trojans at 1 p.m. ET Nov. 7 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

[Oct 29, 2020 at 11:24 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

💪💪💪#HailSouthern | @chadlunsford pic.twitter.com/frBZty8TWL

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 11:10 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

Recap | Defense Shines in Eagles' 24-17 Win over South Alabamahttps://t.co/jnbOFJKs1l#HailSouthern | #GATA

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 11:06 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

CELEBRATION THREAD 🥳🥳#HailSouthern

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:53 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ WINS in the Prettiest Little Stadium in America!

Here’s to 200 more Eagle Nation!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/VynyAutEd3

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:47 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

The Jaguars fall to the Eagles and will continue a three-game road trip at nationally-ranked Coastal Carolina on Nov. 7. Final score brought to you by @SonnysBBQ.#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove pic.twitter.com/X4eV31JScy

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:45 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

EAGLES WIN!!!!! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/WNoFRqOCLQ

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:40 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

A 4th-down pass goes incomplete in the end zone, the Eagles take over on downs.

GS 24, USA 17
1:01 | 4th#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:34 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

.@D1Dreams22 with a HUGE tackle for a loss of 3 yds as Eagles try to run a reverse on 3rd downs. Jags take over after a punt on their own 24-yd line.

GS 24, USA 17
3:41 | 4th#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove pic.twitter.com/TWLV9jJ86q

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:27 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

In other news...😤 https://t.co/e3AR1AQE8I

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:26 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

GS defense forces a 3 & out, will take over at their own 30-yd line.

GS 24, USA 17
6:02 | 4th#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:25 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

x✌️#HailSouthern | @12Jdubb pic.twitter.com/4w330OEdwS

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:20 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

8:02 Q4
24 GS | 17 USA@acraynor1's extra point is GOOD#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/zkNWv5wcqU

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:19 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

Kennedy with his second TD of the night as the Eagles retake the lead.
XP is good.

GS 24, USA 17
8:02 | 4Q#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:19 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

8:02 Q4
23 GS | 17 USA

WESLEY KENNEDY III WHAT🤯🤯

TOUCHDOWN#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/4LkeyE5818

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:15 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

Okay 12!!!#HailSouthern | @12Jdubb pic.twitter.com/JldPzPp4do

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:12 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

South picks up a first down after beginning the drive deep in its own territory, but a pair of sacks prove costly.

Eagles take over at the Jag 47 after the punt is far caught.

10:47 | 4Q

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:05 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

12:57 Q4
17 GS | 17 USA@acraynor1 ties us up with an extra point!!!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/bqhrFbD09G

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:04 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

Kennedy takes in in on the option for a 14-yard score. XP is good.

USA 17, GS 17
12:57 | 4Q#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:04 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

12:57 Q4
16 GS | 17 USA

TOUCHDOWN @12Jdubb #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/9SE5yWQ2Sj

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 10:00 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

South is in front as we head to the final quarter.#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove pic.twitter.com/ioqS8XLFbv

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 9:58 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

End of the third#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/BAt0DuHHMr

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 9:54 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

TOCHDOWN Jaguars!!!! @dezmountie5 to @Jalen8Tolbert from 12 yards out!!

USA 17, GS 10
1:39 | 3Q#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove pic.twitter.com/vyBWrxUdHD

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 9:50 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

HUGE catch and run by @BrandonCrum11 for a first down!!#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove pic.twitter.com/HWViXiPLNS

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 9:47 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

Jaguar defense forces another 3 & out!!!

Punt is downed at the USA 48. Best starting field position for South tonight!

4:07 | 3Q

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 9:41 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

Pass complete to Baker but short.

Georgia Southern will take over at its own 17 after a punt.

USA 10, GS 10
6:22 | 3Q#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 9:39 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

Deep pass to Tolbert incomplete, but Eagles called for pass interference. First down Jags!!! pic.twitter.com/MnF1p3tL7u

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 9:35 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

South Alabama forces another Eagle punt and takes over at the USA 18 with 8:29 remaining in the third quarter.

USA 10, GS 10#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 9:27 pm ET · @GSAthletics_FB via Twitter]

11:32 Q3
10 GS | 10 USA

Eagle defense forces South Al to punt - drive will start on the GS31#HailSouthern

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 9:25 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

Jaguars go 3 & out on their first drive of the half and will have to punt.#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020

[Oct 29, 2020 at 9:22 pm ET · @WeAreSouth_FB via Twitter]

Third down pass is incomplete by the Eagles.

Jaguars take over at the USA 37 after a short return.#MOBSquad | #Something2Prove

— South Alabama Football (@WeAreSouth_FB) October 30, 2020