Two of the worst teams in the Sun Belt face off in a game that could have ramifications on the rest of the regular season.
Georgia Southern sits at 2-4 following two consecutive losses, while Georgia State is 1-5 after three consecutive defeats.
Georgia State holds a 6-5 all-time series lead on Georgia Southern, but the Eagles won the last game, 38-21, in 2024.
Georgia Southern is led by quarterback JC French IV, who's thrown for 1,259 yards, nine touchdowns and six interceptions. He's also rushed for 78 yards and three scores.
The Panthers have two quarterbacks to watch out for: TJ Finley and Cameran Brown. Finley has 816 passing yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions, while Brown has 602 yards, seven touchdowns and no interceptions.
Here's what you need to know to watch Georgia Southern vs. Georgia State on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
Where to watch Georgia Southern vs. Georgia State
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Georgia Southern vs. Georgia State will not air nationally on traditional television. However, the game will stream on ESPN+.
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Georgia Southern vs. Georgia State start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
- Start Time: 7 p.m. ET
Georgia Southern vs. Georgia State is set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia.
Georgia Southern vs. Georgia State radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
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Georgia Southern football schedule 2025
Here is the full 2025 schedule for Georgia Southern.
| Date | Game | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | Fresno State 42, Georgia Southern 14 | — |
| Sept. 6 | USC 59, Georgia Southern 20 | — |
| Sept. 13 | Georgia Southern 41, Jacksonville State 34 | — |
| Sept. 20 | Georgia Southern 45, Maine 17 | — |
| Sept. 27 | James Madison 35, Georgia Southern 10 | — |
| Oct. 9 | Southern Miss 38, Georgia Southern 35 | — |
| Oct. 18 | vs. Georgia State | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 25 | at Arkansas State | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 6 | at App State | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Coastal Carolina | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Old Dominion | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | at Marshall | TBD |
Georgia State football schedule 2025
Here is the full 2025 schedule for Georgia State.
| Date | Game | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | Ole Miss 63, Georgia State 7 | — |
| Sept. 6 | Memphis 38, Georgia State 16 | — |
| Sept. 13 | Georgia State 37, Murray State 21 | — |
| Sept. 20 | Vanderbilt 70, Georgia State 21 | — |
| Oct. 4 | James Madison 14, Georgia State 7 | — |
| Oct. 11 | App State 41, Georgia State 20 | — |
| Oct. 18 | at Georgia Southern | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 23 | vs. South Alabama | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | at Coastal Carolina | TBD |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Marshall | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | at Troy | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | at Old Dominion | TBD |