The Georgia Southern Eagles (8-4) are gearing up to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats (9-3) in the 2024 New Orleans Bowl on Thursday night at Caesars Superdome. The game is set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET, and fans are eager to see who will come out on top in this exciting matchup.

Under the guidance of head coach Clay Helton, the Eagles have earned their third consecutive bowl appearance. While they have yet to secure a victory in their previous two bowl games, including the 2022 Camellia Bowl and the 2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl, the team is hoping to turn things around in the New Orleans Bowl. They are heading into the game with some momentum after a win against Appalachian State in their regular-season finale.

Let’s delve into Georgia Southern’s projected starting lineup and depth chart for the New Orleans Bowl:

Offensive Positions

• WR-X (Wide Receiver X):
  • Starter: LV Bunkley-Shelton
• WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):
  • Starter: Derwin Burgess Jr.
  • 2nd: Sam Kenerson
  • 3rd: Taylor Bradshaw
• WR-Y (Wide Receiver Y):
  • Starter: Josh Dallas
• WR-H (Wide Receiver H):
  • Starter: Dalen Cobb
  • 2nd: DeAndre Buchannon (Questionable)
• LT (Left Tackle):
  • Starter: Dom Boyd
• LG (Left Guard):
  • Starter: Pichon Wimbley
• C (Center):
  • Starter: Chandler Strong
• RG (Right Guard):
  • Starter: Caleb Cook
• RT (Right Tackle):
  • Starter: Bryson Broadway
• TE (Tight End):
  • Starter: Tyler Fromm
  • 2nd: Beau Johnson
  • 3rd: Elija Walton
  • 4th: Evan Lester Jr.
• QB (Quarterback):
  • Starter: JC French
• RB (Running Back):
  • Starter: Jalen White
  • 2nd: OJ Arnold
  • 3rd: David Mbadinga

    Defensive Positions

• LDE (Left Defensive End):
  • Starter: Isaac Walker
  • 2nd: Jacob Ferguson
  • 3rd: Kebba Secka
• LDT (Left Defensive Tackle):
  • Starter: Justin Rhodes
• RDT (Right Defensive Tackle):
  • Starter: Latrell Bullard
  • 2nd: Elhadj Fall
  • 3rd: Troy Pikes
• RDE (Right Defensive End):
  • Starter: MJ Stroud
  • 2nd: Davion Rhodes
  • 3rd: Da’Shawn Davis
• WLB (Weakside Linebacker):
  • Starter: Davon Gilmore
• MLB (Middle Linebacker):
  • Starter: Marques Watson-Trent
  • 2nd: Davon Hicks
  • 3rd: Jamari Whitehead
• LCB (Left Cornerback):
  • Starter: Tracy Hill Jr.
• SS (Strong Safety):
  • Starter: Justin Meyers
• FS (Free Safety):
  • Starter: TJ Smith
  • 2nd: Deontre Morris
  • 3rd: Prince Green
• RCB (Right Cornerback):
  • Starter: Marc Stampley II
• NB (Nickelback):
  • Starter: Ayden Jackson

    Special Teams

• PT (Punter):
  • Starter: Alex Smith
• PK (Placekicker):
  • Starter: Gavin Stewart
• KO (Kickoff Specialist):
  • Starter: Gavin Stewart
• LS (Long Snapper):
  • Starter: Bryce Bernard
• H (Holder):
  • Starter: Matthew Daniel
• PR (Punt Returner):
  • Starter: LV Bunkley-Shelton
• KR (Kick Returner):
  • Starter: DeAndre Buchannon (Questionable)

    Injured Reserves

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  As the Georgia Southern Eagles prepare to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats in the New Orleans Bowl, all eyes will be on these key players to make an impact on the field. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting and competitive game.