The Chanticleers have played midweek games in their last three outings. This is Coastal Carolina’s lone road assignment in an upcoming three-game stretch.
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Georgia Southern leads the series 5-2, though Coastal Carolina won 28-14 last year at home. They have eight touchdown plays of 50 or more yards in their past three games. The big-play capability has been on display for the Chanticleers. Shermari Jones has rushed for two touchdowns in three different games this season. Jaivon Heiligh is coming off his 10th career 100-yard receiving game, setting a program record.
“We definitely have some stuff to work on,” McCall said. They were 10 of 17 on third-down conversions. The Chanticleers didn’t run up another huge point total, but efficiency counted for something in the Troy game. In the meantime, the Chanticleers must uphold their part by winning the rest of their games. Coastal Carolina still can win the East Division and land a spot in the Sun Belt Conference championship game, but another Appalachian State loss would be required for that to happen. So now they’re in the process of building that back. “Some of the swag, some of the confidence was a challenge.” “We were hurting after that loss,” Chadwell said. Meanwhile, the Chanticleers have shaken off the sting of their defeat to Appalachian State. He reportedly will begin working behind the scenes while Whitley remains the on-field coach the remainder of the season. On Tuesday, the program announced it has hired Clay Helton as its next permanent head coach. Guys who put the extra work in to be successful.” Interim coach Kevin Whitley said the Eagles need to stay the course. “Just ready to play and do everything we can get in the swing of things.” “The overall vibe in the locker room is pretty much like it was Week 1,” safety Justin Birdsong said. They’re determined to make something positive of the season. The Eagles have gone through a coaching change and on-field struggles. The Eagles have lost three games in a row - most recently giving up a touchdown in the final minute of a 21-14 loss to Georgia State. Georgia Southern (2-6, 1-4) could use a boost of confidence. “You control what you can control,” Chanticleers quarterback Grayson McCall said. So Coastal Carolina (7-1, 3-1 Sun Belt) could be back on track for the final month of the season.Ĭhadwell said it was important for the team to play with more freedom to alleviate pressure that might have been brewing with an undefeated record. “You’re trying to show people that if you put your mind together for a common purpose,” good things can happen, Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell said. Appalachian State, 30-27.Ĭoastal Carolina will play Georgia Southern on Saturday night in Statesboro, Ga. They want to continue that as they hit the road for the first time since their only loss, which came Oct. The Chanticleers verified that with some key plays in their most recent game, a 35-28 victory over Troy last week. 21 Coastal Carolina meets Georgia SouthernĪn aggressive mindset is important for No.