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What the news says about this game

Both teams are 1-3, fighting to avoid season collapse. Georgia Southern's most recent loss came to ranked No. 25 Houston on Sept. 27 (42-28), with Conner Weigman throwing four touchdown passes. Coastal Carolina lost to Liberty 34-17 on Sept. 25, surrendering 24 consecutive points in the second half. A key issue for Georgia Southern: QB Christopher Vizzina was injured against Clemson on Sept. 12 and replaced by freshman Tait Reynolds, with no status update reported since.

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What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
GASOMax JohnsonquestionableNamed starter Aug. 23; threw 281 yards in Week 1 win vs. Charleston Southern; starter status unclear due to Vizzina injury and absent QB names in subsequent recaps.
GASOTait ReynoldsmoreFreshman who entered at Clemson on Sept. 12 when Vizzina was injured; increased role going forward.
CCUDeuce BaileyunchangedThrew 3 touchdown passes in Sept. 13 win over Fordham (45-7); remains starter despite team losing 2 straight since.
CCUDominic Lee-KnicelyunchangedScored 2 rushing touchdowns in Fordham victory; continues as running back despite recent losses.

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