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Johnson Throws for 281 Yards and Georgia Southern Defeats Charleston Southern 31-0
Max Johnson passed for 281 yards as Georgia Southern scored on its first three drives and held Charleston Southern to 35 total yards.
On Saturday, Georgia Southern cruised past Charleston Southern 31-0 in Statesboro, led by quarterback Max Johnson, who threw for 281 yards.
Georgia Southern established an early 21-0 lead after touchdowns from Jamarian Samuel, Ashton Hollins, and Weston Bryan during three consecutive opening-quarter drives.
Holding Charleston Southern to just 35 yards of total offense, the Eagles defense sealed the shutout with a late fourth-quarter interception by Jayden Jackson.
Kicker Tripp Bryant was perfect on all four PATs and added a 32-yard field goal, while Ty Cummings contributed an 18-yard rushing touchdown in the third.
Next Saturday, Georgia Southern travels to face Clemson, while Charleston Southern prepares for a road game against The Citadel to continue their respective seasons.