# Sun Belt Conference football matchup

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sun-belt-conference-football-matchup
> Updated: 2026-10-03T23:25:30.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Georgia Southern defeated Coastal Carolina 31-24 in a Sun Belt Conference football matchup at Brooks Stadium. 

Coastal Carolina initially trailed by 14 points but managed to tie the game in the third quarter. This comeback was fueled by a 73-yard punt return touchdown by Robby Washington and a 9-yard touchdown pass from Deuce Bailey to Goldie Lawrence. 

Georgia Southern regained the lead in the fourth quarter through two touchdown passes from Max Johnson to River Helms and Alex Taylor. Although Coastal Carolina scored a final touchdown via a 29-yard pass from Bailey to Karmello English, Georgia Southern secured the win by running out the clock. Following the result, Coastal Carolina holds a 1-4 overall record, while Georgia Southern improved to 2-3.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Georgia Southern defeats Coastal Carolina 31-24

Georgia Southern overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Coastal Carolina 31-24 in their Sun Belt Conference opener at Brooks Stadium.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georgia-southern-defeats-coastal-carolina-31-24

### 2026-09-26: Sun Belt Conference collegiate sports updates

Sun Belt Conference athletics feature upcoming soccer matches between Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern, as well as top-ranked South Carolina men's soccer hosting James Madison.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sun-belt-conference-collegiate-sports-updates

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