Georgia Southern Eagles vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Southern Eagles vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Brooks Stadium in Conway, SC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Chanticleers (+1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Georgia Southern Eagles (1-3) are en route to Brooks Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026 where they will compete against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1-3). Coastal Carolina opens this game as 1.5-point underdogs. The total comes in at 53.5.

The Georgia Southern Eagles come into this matchup with a record of 1-3 this season. In their last contest, the Eagles faced the Houston Cougars and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 42-28. When it came to stopping the run, the Eagles gave up 202 yds on 41 attempts, which is an average of 4.9 yards per run surrendered. Georgia Southern gave up 17 completions on 22 tries for 239 yards, and a completion percentage of 77.3%. At the end of the game, they ran 65 plays which gave them a total of 355 yards. The Georgia Southern Eagles rushed the ball a total of 26 different times and compiled 66 yds, which had them averaging 2.5 yds per carry.

The Eagles have tallied 1,503 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Georgia Southern has earned 5 touchdowns via the pass and 7 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 4 times. Georgia Southern has accounted for 84 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 30 infractions for 265 yards. Offensively they're holding an average of 108.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 123rd in Division 1. When talking about getting in the endzone, the Georgia Southern Eagles are averaging 23.3 points per game.

Regarding yards through the air, the Eagles have given up 739 yds which puts them in 45th in the nation. They have surrendered 184.8 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 57.5%. For the season, they have allowed 301.8 yards/contest putting them at 37th in Division 1. They have granted 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 3 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.4 yards per rush and 117.0 rushing yards per contest this season. In total, they have allowed 468 yards via the running game in 4 contests. The Eagles are ranked 78th in the country regarding their opponents scoring, giving up 23.8 PPG.

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The Chanticleers come into this matchup with a record of 1-3 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Chanticleers took a loss by a score of 34-17 against the Liberty Flames. The Chanticleers finished the contest with 292 yds and they ran 66 plays (4.4 yds per play). Coastal Carolina rushed for 2.5 yards per attempt, totaling 79 yards on 31 carries. Coastal Carolina surrendered 45 run attempts for 263 yards (5.8 yards per carry). The Chanticleers secondary gave up a completion percentage of 66.7%, surrendering 222 yds on 12 for 18 passing.

When it comes to their ability to score points, the Chanticleers currently rank 95th in the nation holding an average of 25.0 points per outing. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers hold an average of 390.5 yards per contest, ranking them 77th in Division 1. The Coastal Carolina offense has 257 yards of penalties on 36 infractions, which is 13th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 2 picks while conceding 4 fumbles and they have tallied 84 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Chanticleers have thrown for a total of 1,045 yards via the pass along with an average of 261.3 passing yards per outing, ranking them 44th in college football. They average 129.3 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 517 yards in total.

The Chanticleers are allowing 23.5 PPG, which has them sitting 76th in the country. Coastal Carolina has allowed a total of 751 yards on the ground (187.8 yards per contest) as well as 5 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. They have conceded 7 touchdowns through the air and 189.3 yards per contest, which puts them in 46th in the country. The Chanticleers defense has been on the field for 255 plays, which is 68th in college football. Their defense has compiled 4 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions for the year. Overall, they have relinquished 94 total points.

Who will win tonight's Eagles/Chanticleers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles -1.5

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