Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Allen E. Paulson Stadium / Evans Family Field, Statesboro, Georgia (Capacity: 25,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Statesboro, GA)
Temperature: ~84°F (29°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Warm, partly cloudy, light humidity, winds 5–8 mph
Impact: Classic September Georgia conditions; hydration and depth could be factors for Maine traveling south.
Injury Report
Maine Black Bears (CAA, FCS):
QB Caden Peevy (324 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs through three games) healthy.
RB Shane Baines (311 rushing yards, 1 TD) available.
WR Shawn Woods (16 catches, 109 yards, 1 TD) active.
No major defensive absences reported.
Georgia Southern Eagles (Sun Belt, FBS):
QB J.C. French IV (528 yards, 5 TDs, 2 INTs) healthy.
RB O.J. Arnold (214 rushing yards, 2 TDs) available.
WR Caleb Brown (163 yards, 4 TDs) active.
Defense intact, led by LB Khari Demos.
Key Player Matchups
QB Caden Peevy (Maine) vs. Georgia Southern Secondary
Peevy has struggled with turnovers; GS defensive backs will look to capitalize.
RB Shane Baines (Maine) vs. GS Front Seven
Baines is Maine’s most consistent weapon; GS linebackers must contain him to avoid long drives.
QB J.C. French IV (GS) vs. Maine Pass Rush
French has been efficient and accurate; Maine must pressure him to prevent rhythm passing.
WR Caleb Brown (GS) vs. Maine Corners
Brown has 4 TDs already; Maine must double him in the red zone.
Recent Team Form
Maine Black Bears (0–3, CAA)
8/30/25: L 28–7 @ Liberty
9/6/25: L 28–27 @ William & Mary
9/13/25: L 13–10 vs. Stony Brook
Trend: Offense struggling (averaging just 14.7 PPG), defense keeping games close but not enough support.
Georgia Southern Eagles (1–2, Sun Belt)
8/30/25: L 42–14 @ Fresno State
9/6/25: L 59–20 @ USC
9/13/25: W 41–34 vs. Jacksonville State
Trend: Offense explosive (averaging 25+ PPG), defense vulnerable against Power Five but steadier at home.
Series History
Georgia Southern leads the all-time series 4–0.
Last meeting: 2019, GS won 26–18 in Statesboro.
Previous meetings were in the FCS playoffs (1987, 2002, 2011), all GS wins.
Largest GS win: 31–7 in 2002.
Maine has never beaten Georgia Southern.
Betting Trends
Maine:
0–3 ATS in 2025.
Unders hit in 2 of 3 games.
0–5 SU in last 5 overall.
Georgia Southern:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
Overs hit in 2 of 3 games.
5–2 ATS in last 7 home games.
Head-to-Head:
GS 4–0 SU all-time vs. Maine.
Last two meetings stayed under the total.
Historical Betting Results
Maine: Historically struggles ATS vs. FBS opponents; rarely competitive beyond the first half.
Georgia Southern: Reliable SU at home vs. FCS teams, but inconsistent ATS when favored by 20+.
Sun Belt vs. CAA: Sun Belt teams cover ~65% of the time in these matchups.
Game Odds
Maine Black Bears 53.5
Georgia Southern Eagles – 24.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
