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Inside the Box Score: Key stats from Nebraska’s loss to Georgia Southern

The Nebraska Cornhuskers lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles 42-45, and two statistics stood out.

Well, the Nebraska Cornhuskers lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles 42-45.

It was a disappointing loss for the Cornhuskers, who entered this season with hopeful expectations. Now, they have dropped to 1-2, and they will face the #7 Oklahoma Sooners next Saturday.

Against the Eagles, Nebraska’s offense played well. Running back duo Anthony Grant and Ajay Allen continued to impress, as the pair rushed for a combined 214 yards and two touchdowns.

Quarterback Casey Thompson did miss open receivers on a few plays, but overall, he threw for 318 yards and recorded four total touchdowns.

However, the defensive side of the ball was another story. Let’s a further look at their performance. Here are two key stats from Saturday’s game.

Social Media Reacts to Nebraska’s loss to Georgia Southern

The Scott Frost era sunk to a new low on Saturday night.

Year after year. Game after game. The Nebraska Cornhuskers under the direction of head coach Scott Frost continue to make the same mistakes and as a result suffer the same consequences. Saturday night’s 45-42 loss to Georgia Southern may be the official end of Scott Frost’s tenure as head coach of Nebraska and his 31st loss was, in my opinion, the most painful loss in recent Nebraska memory. With a 42-38 lead late in the fourth, the Georgia Southern Eagles needed only 11 plays to go 75 yards in 2:29 for a game-winning score. Yet, you knew it was going to happen. You knew that in a tight game the Huskers would never be in a position to close out their opponent. It’s the hallmark of the last four-plus years. Never being situationally prepared and as a result, always being one step behind.

Frost’s buyout is currently $15 million and it cuts in half on October 1st but is it worth it to wait? As sports business reporter Darren Rovell tweeted “for a program that brings in $55 million annually, how damaging is each week of losses? I’d argue more than $7.5 million.” I can honestly say that when Scott Frost accepted the position of head football coach at his alma mater in December of 2017 I never thought this is where the program would be four years later. Where Athletic Director Trev Alberts goes from here is anyone’s guess.

More in-depth coverage is on the way but for now, here is a compilation of social media chatter surrounding the Nebraska Football program and its future.

Final news, notes and predictions before kickoff on Saturday evening

Looks like the rain will stay away on Saturday night!!

Nebraska will play its second game of a four-game homestand on Saturday night when the Cornhuskers welcome the Georgia Southern Eagles to town. The Huskers will be entering with a record of 1-1 after a 38-17 win over North Dakota last weekend, while Georgia Southern is 1-0 on the young season after defeating Morgan State 59-7.

Here are some of the major headlines heading into Saturday evening kickoff.

Nebraska’s game against Georgia Southern will kick off at 6:30 pm on FS1.

GAME NOTES: Nebraska vs. Georgia Southern

The Huskers look to make it two in a row on Saturday when they play host to the Georgia Southern Eagles!!

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are looking for their second win of the season this Saturday when they host the Georgia Southern Eagles at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska enters the game with a record of 1-1 after defeating North Dakota 38-17 last weekend. Georgia Southern is 1-0 on the season after a 59-7 victory over Morgan State in their season opener. First-year head coach Clay Helton leads the Eagles after spending six years as the head coach at USC.

Saturday will also include six inductions to the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame and Ag Day, which will honor the state’s agricultural history. We’ll also see the Cornhuskers break out their first alternate uniforms of the year. This weekend’s game will kick off at 6:30 pm CT on FS1.

Stay tuned to Cornhuskers Wire for all the latest information on this weekend’s matchup.

What you need to know about the Georgia Southern Eagles

Don’t know much about Nebraska’s upcoming opponent Georgia Southern? Get the skinny right here:

Sep 18, 2021; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Georgia Southern Eagles running back Gerald Green (4) signals first down after a run as offensive lineman Verneal Henshaw Jr. (94) celebrates the play against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska welcomes an unfamiliar opponent to Memorial Stadium on Saturday evening in the Georgia Southern Eagles. The Cornhuskers come into the game at 1-1 after breaking their 7-game losing streak with a 38-17 win over FCS member North Dakota on Sept. 3. Georgia Southern will make a 1,201 mile trip to Memorial Stadium fresh off a 59-7 thumping of Morgan State in their first game of the season.

The Huskers and Eagles have never met on the football field before and the game is Nebraska’s 18th all time against opponents from the Sun Belt Conference. On the other end, Georgia Southern has played two Big Ten opponents in their short history in the FBS, losing on both occasions. The Eagles were an FCS member until 2014 and won the Sun Belt that same year. In their FCS tenure, Georgia Southern won six championships between 1985 and 2000.

Listed below is key facts, stats and players from Nebraska’s Week 2 opponent:

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles odds, tips and betting trends | Week 2

Get all the latest information before game day!

The Nebraska Cornhuskers play the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, Sept. 10, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.

The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Central time and can be seen on Fox Sports 1.

The Cornhuskers and the Eagles are squaring off for the first time ever. Georgia Southern is a member of the Sun Belt Conference after making the jump from FCS to FBS in 2014. 

Last week, the Huskers were knotted up at 17 against North Dakota, an FCS member, before reeling off 21 straight points in the second half for a victory. Running back Anthony Grant helped solidify his status in the backfield with 23 carries for 189 yards and two touchdowns, earning Co-Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts. Fellow tailback Ajay Allen tallied 60 yards and 11 carries and a score. The Huskers have played Sun Belt opponents 17 times and won 15 of those games. 

In their first game under new head coach Clay Helton, Georgia Southern won in convincing fashion over Morgan St., 59-7. The Eagles put up over 500 yards of offense. Last season, Georgia Southern went 3-9 and the program is 0-2 all-time against Big Ten foes.