Werts has 3 TDs as Ga. Southern jumps on S. Alabama 48-13
Shai Werts accounted for three touchdowns as Georgia Southern jumped out to an early lead and coasted to a 48-13 Sun Belt Conference victory over South Alabama on Saturday afternoon.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
13
Georgia Southern Eagles
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| GASO | 7 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 48 |
Allen E. Paulson Stadium · 17,622 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 26-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W 52-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:06 13-48
Alvin Ward Jr. 28 Yd Interception Return (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 7:10 13-41
Wesley Fields 25 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 8:59 13-34
Tra Minter 1 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:44 6-34
Shai Werts 4 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 2:22 6-27
Tyler Bass 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:31 6-24
Wesley Fields 27 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 6-17
Gavin Patterson 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:15 3-17
Tyler Bass 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:00 3-14
Gavin Patterson 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:21 0-14
Darion Anderson 58 Yd pass from Shai Werts (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 4:29 0-7
Shai Werts 1 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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USA
3 plays, 18 yards, 0:53 · End of Game
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USA 1:06
4 plays, -7 yards, 2:09 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:06 13-48
Alvin Ward Jr. 28 Yd Interception Return (Tyler Bass Kick)
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GASO 3:15
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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USA 5:28
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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GASO 7:10
3 plays, 35 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:10 13-41
Wesley Fields 25 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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USA 8:59
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:59 13-34
Tra Minter 1 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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GASO 11:44
6 plays, 39 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:44 6-34
Shai Werts 4 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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USA 14:52
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:30 · Fumble
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GASO 2:22
6 plays, 58 yards, 2:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:22 6-27
Tyler Bass 20 Yd Field Goal
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USA 5:11
9 plays, 36 yards, 5:20 · Downs
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GASO 10:31
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:31 6-24
Wesley Fields 27 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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USA 15:00
10 plays, 64 yards, 2:15 · Field Goal
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GASO 2:15
10 plays, 60 yards, 4:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 6-17
Gavin Patterson 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:15 3-17
Tyler Bass 31 Yd Field Goal
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USA 7:00
10 plays, 48 yards, 4:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:00 3-14
Gavin Patterson 40 Yd Field Goal
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GASO 11:21
1 play, 58 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:21 0-14
Darion Anderson 58 Yd pass from Shai Werts (Tyler Bass Kick)
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USA 11:31
7 plays, 7 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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GASO 14:53
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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USA 2:04
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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GASO 4:29
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:29 0-7
Shai Werts 1 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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USA 5:22
2 plays, 11 yards, 0:27 · Interception
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GASO 5:49
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:23 · Downs
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USA 8:12
2 plays, 26 yards, 0:40 · Fumble
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GASO 8:52
4 plays, 27 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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USA 11:31
6 plays, 13 yards, 3:29 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
USA
GASO
17
1st Downs
18
7-16
3rd down efficiency
2-8
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
326
Total Yards
394
197
Passing
99
19/31
Comp/Att
5/8
6.4
Yards per pass
12.4
129
Rushing
295
39
Rushing Attempts
43
3.3
Yards per rush
6.9
11-90
Penalties
9-83
4
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
32:31
Possession
27:29
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