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Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Set to Face Georgia Southern Eagles in Crucial Week 13 Clash
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, boasting a 5-5 record this season, will face off against the Georgia Southern Eagles, who stand at 6-4, in a critical Week 13 college football game scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024. The matchup is set to take place at Brooks Stadium, with kickoff slated for 3:30 PM Eastern Time.
The Chanticleers enter the game following a 31-19 defeat at the hands of the Marshall Thundering Herd. In that outing, Coastal Carolina quarterback Ethan Vasko threw for 267 yards, completing 21 of his 39 passes, which included one touchdown pass and an interception. His performance also saw him log 20 rushing yards across 10 carries. Running back Braydon Bennett contributed significantly with 67 rushing yards on 19 carries and a touchdown, alongside five receptions tallying 35 yards. Wide receiver Bryson Graves also made an impact with 87 receiving yards, averaging 14.5 yards per catch on six receptions.
The Georgia Southern Eagles, meanwhile, are coming off a recent 28-20 loss against the Troy Trojans. In that matchup, Eagles quarterback JC French completed 17 of his 28 throws for a total of 171 yards, facing one interception without delivering a touchdown pass. Running back O.J. Arnold managed 26 rushing yards from five attempts, averaging 5.2 yards per carry, and also made two receptions for 20 yards. Receiver Josh Dallas recorded 69 receiving yards on four catches and added a rushing touchdown during the game.
As both teams prepare for their meeting, they bring with them contrasting statistics. The Chanticleers have been averaging 30.4 points scored per game this season, placing them 49th among college football offenses. Their defense, however, is ranked 108th, allowing an average of 31.4 points per game. In comparison, the Eagles are averaging 28.3 points per game on offense, ranking them 61st, while their defense has been conceding 30.2 points per game, placing them 103rd in defensive rankings.
The game will be available for viewing through ESPN+, offering fans a chance to tune in and see which team manages to assert their dominance on the field. Coastal Carolina is seeing a slight advantage with the betting line favoring them at -2.5 points, underlining the competitive nature of this anticipated face-off.