Charleston Southern vs. Georgia Southern Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 5th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/05/2026, 12:14 AM ET

Charleston Southern vs Georgia Southern Game Information

The Charleston Southern Buccaneers will be on the road again this week for their second game of the season, traveling to Statesboro, GA, at 7:00 PM to face the Georgia Southern Eagles. Charleston Southern is winless this season following a narrow 3-point loss on the road a week ago. The Georgia Southern Eagles come into 2026 looking to repeat last year's success. Georgia Southern won 7 games, including 4 of the last 5, following a 19-point victory in the JLAB Birmingham Bowl against Appalachian State. For more College Football news, see our College Football Picks.

Charleston Southern Preview

Defensively, Charleston Southern struggled a week ago, giving up 20 points on 312 total yards. Offensively, Charleston Southern did score 17 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, on 315 yards but turned the ball over twice, leading to the loss. Lek Powell led the show for the Charleston Southern offense a week ago, completing 18 passes for 208 yards and 2 scores. Dwayne Wright was the top ball carrier on the team with 58 yards on 11 carries. KD Dorsey chipped in a team-high 46 yards on 3 receptions. Mekhi Campfield added 44 yards and one touchdown on five receptions a week ago.

Georgia Southern Preview

Max Johnston is the new quarterback for Georgia Southern coming into his seventh year of college football. For his fourth team. Last year, Johnson completed 54 passes for 432 yards and 2 scores for North Carolina. David Mbadinga returns for Β Georgia Southern this season after 196 yards and one touchdown on 49 carries a year ago.

Charleston Southern vs Georgia Southern Pick

Georgia Southern has the stronger roster and should control this matchup from the opening kickoff. Charleston Southern will struggle to match the Eagles’ offensive speed or consistently move the ball against their defense. Look for Georgia Southern to establish a commanding lead early before continuing to pull away during the second half. Take the Eagles to cruise to the blowout home victory and cover.

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  • Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles -25.5
  • Secondary: Under 51.5

Final Score Prediction: Georgia Southern Eagles win and cover 38-7

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