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Max Johnson guides Georgia Southern past Coastal Carolina in 31-24 win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:52 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Max Johnson guides Georgia Southern past Coastal Carolina in 31-24 win

Summary

Max Johnson led Georgia Southern to a 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina on October 3 in Conway, South Carolina. Johnson threw two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including a 16-yard pass to River Helms and a 14-yard pass to Alex Taylor. He completed 18 of 29 passes for 233 yards. Coastal Carolina's Deuce Bailey contributed with two touchdown passes and a 29-yard touchdown to Karmello English late in the game, but it wasn't enough to overcome Georgia Southern's lead. The match marked the Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams.

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By the Numbers

•Max Johnson threw three touchdown passes for Georgia Southern.
•Johnson's fourth-quarter touchdowns secured the victory.
•River Helms and Alex Taylor were key targets for Georgia Southern.
•Deuce Bailey had two touchdown passes for Coastal Carolina.
•Georgia Southern will face James Madison next; Coastal Carolina plays Marshall.

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2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Johnson throws a pair of 4th-quarter TD passes to lift Georgia Southern past Coastal Carolina 31-24

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(AP) — Max Johnson threw two of his three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter to help Georgia Southern beat Coastal Carolina 31-24 on Saturday night in the Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams. Johnson hit River Helms with a 16-yard touchdown pass with 14:14 remaining to give Georgia Southern a 24-17 lead, then connected with Alex Taylor for a 14-yard score to make it 31-17 with 10:07 to play.
— Yahoo Sports

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