The Georgia Southern Eagles (1-3) visit the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1-3) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Brooks Stadium, Conway, SC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at GASO -2.5 with a total of 53.5; moneylines are Georgia Southern -122 · Coastal Carolina +102. Below is our Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Georgia Southern at Coastal Carolina |
| Records | Georgia Southern 1-3 · Coastal Carolina 1-3 |
| Spread | GASO -2.5 |
| Moneyline | Georgia Southern -122 · Coastal Carolina +102 |
| Total | 53.5 |
| Venue | Brooks Stadium, Conway, SC |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Georgia Southern: HC Clay Helton, OC Ryan Aplin · Coastal Carolina: HC Ryan Beard, OC Nick Petrino |
Georgia Southern Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Georgia Southern Eagles are 1-3 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 31-0 vs Charleston Southern; Sep 12 — L 22-7 at Clemson; Sep 19 — L 31-27 at Jacksonville State; Sep 26 — L 42-28 vs Houston. Most recently, Georgia Southern lost to Houston 42-28 at home. Through 4 games, Georgia Southern is averaging 23.2 points scored and 23.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Clay Helton (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Ryan Aplin. Defensive coordinator: Mike Mutz.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Max Johnson (QB) — 104/157, 996 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: David Mbadinga (RB) — 29 carries, 172 yards
- Receiving leader: Ashton Hollins (WR) — 14 receptions, 202 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Chance Gamble (DB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Rashon Myles Jr. (LB) — 28 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Max Johnson (104/157, 996 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT). Questions: The response to a 42-28 loss to Houston.
Coastal Carolina Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 1-3 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 31-24 at West Virginia; Sep 12 — W 45-7 vs Fordham; Sep 19 — L 22-14 at Delaware; Sep 24 — L 34-17 vs Liberty. Most recently, Coastal Carolina lost to Liberty 34-17 at home. Through 4 games, Coastal Carolina is averaging 25.0 points scored and 23.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Ryan Beard (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Nick Petrino. Defensive coordinator: LD Scott.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Deuce Bailey (QB) — 66/122, 1,039 yards, 10 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Jevon Edwards (RB) — 42 carries, 137 yards
- Receiving leader: Colton Hinton (WR) — 10 receptions, 220 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Ibrahim Diawara (DE) — 5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Marcellius Pulliam (LB) — 37 total tackles
Strengths: Deuce Bailey’s passing volume (1,039 yards); a pass rush paced by Ibrahim Diawara (5 sacks). Questions: The response to a 34-17 loss to Liberty.
How to Watch Georgia Southern vs Coastal Carolina
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Brooks Stadium, Conway, SC
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.