Offensive execution and late-game management remain concerns

The Eagles improved their rushing output at Jacksonville State through Weston Bryant and David Mbadinga, with Bryant scoring three times, but still failed to close out a game after gaining an early advantage. Georgia Southern has no returning 2025 offensive-line starters; Ty Furnish and Brandon Stoner are providing leadership as the unit develops, but protection, turnover avoidance, drive sustainability, red-zone execution, receiver health, and late-game decision-making remain unresolved before Houston.