Georgia Southern Eagles
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The Georgia Southern Eagles are the athletic teams of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. The Eagles compete in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) (formerly I-A) and are members of the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference. Prior to joining the Sun Belt Conference in 2014, the Eagles were members of the Trans America Athletic Conference (presently known as the ASUN Conference) and the Southern Conference (SoCon). During their time at the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS/I-AA) level, the Eagles won six national championships.
Football
| First Season |
|---|
| 1924 |
| Team History |
| Georgia Southern Eagles (1982-present) South Georgia Teachers Blue Tide (1930-41) Georgia Normal Blue Tide (1924-29) |
| Conference |
| Sun Belt Conference (2014-present) Southern Conference (1992-2013) Independent (1924-41, 1982-91) |
| Venue |
| Paulson Stadium (1984-present) Womack Stadium (1982-83) |
| Key People |
| Players • Coaches |
Media guides and yearbooks by season
Media guides
| 2010s | 2014 |
|---|---|
| 2020s | 2021 |
Men's Basketball
| First Season |
|---|
| 1926 |
| Team Name History |
| Georgia Southern Eagles (1926-present) |
| Conferences |
| Sun Belt Conference (2014-present) Southern Conference (1992-2014) |
| Venues |
| Hanner Fieldhouse (1969-present) |
| Key People |
| Players • Coaches |
Media guides and yearbooks
Media guides
| 1990s | 1993-94 |
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