Georgia Southern Eagles Depth Chart

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Matchup
Sun Belt1-1 (2026)#89 Recruiting6% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 7
    76
    Max JohnsonGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    61
    Turner HeltonRS SR/TR
RB
  1. 6
    74
    David MbadingaSR
    Starter
  2. 1
    70
    Terrance GibbsRS SR
  3. 16
    59
    Jamarian SamuelRS SR/TR
WR-X
  1. 2
    79
    Ashton HollinsRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    61
    Cam KingRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 13
    61
    King PhillipsJR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 5
    71
    Alex TaylorRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    62
    Andre Greene Jr.RS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 21
    57
    Zay HilliardFR
WR-Y
  1. 19
    71
    Josh DallasRS SR
    Starter
  2. 24
    71
    Peyton PlottSO
WR-H
  1. 18
    77
    Jeremiah WareRS FR
    Starter
  2. 26
    60
    Antavious MurphyRS SO
  3. 85
    55
    Kam MikellRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 87
    68
    River HelmsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 84
    57
    JP MikhaelRS JR
LT
  1. 51
    69
    Matthew WilliamsRS JR
    Starter
  2. 50
    63
    Jaylen SlaughterRS SO
  3. 64
    57
    Caelan WilliamsRS SR
LG
  1. 76
    77
    Brandon StonerRS FR
    Starter
  2. 66
    63
    Jayvon PerryFR
C
  1. 53
    69
    Ty FurnishRS SR/TR
    Starter
RG
  1. 55
    77
    Ethan WilliamsRS JR
    Starter
  2. 56
    74
    Mo Clipper Jr.RS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 63
    67
    Colin AlexanderRS SO
    Starter
  2. 72
    67
    Josh RaymondRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

Georgia Southern Eagles plays Jacksonville State away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachClay Heltonsince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorRyan Aplin
Defensive CoordinatorMike Mutz

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Jacksonville State · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Max Johnson — starting quarterback for Georgia SouthernHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Georgia Southern
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #85 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to Clemson Tigers, who wasn't ranked, in week 2.

    2025 SP+: -5.8

    85%

    Roster talent: 44th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #89 national

    6%

    Returning production: 6%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    11 adds in two-deep · avg 71 OVR · top add: A. Bynum (DE, 81, from Middle Tennessee)

    Camp battles to watch3
    Coach Georgia SouthernTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Georgia Southern?

    Georgia Southern Eagles starting lineup

    Max Johnson is the projected starting quarterback for Georgia Southern as of September 16, 2026. Turner Helton is listed second.

    Georgia Southern also projects David Mbadinga at running back, Ashton Hollins at wide receiver and River Helms at tight end.

    The full Georgia Southern Eagles two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Max Johnson · QBDavid Mbadinga · RBAshton Hollins · WR-XRiver Helms · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Georgia Southern's starting quarterback?
    Max Johnson is the projected starting quarterback for Georgia Southern as of September 16, 2026. Turner Helton is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Georgia Southern?
    David Mbadinga is the projected starter at running back for Georgia Southern, with Terrance Gibbs listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Georgia Southern?
    Ashton Hollins is the projected starter at wide receiver for Georgia Southern, with Cam King listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Georgia Southern?
    River Helms is the projected starter at tight end for Georgia Southern, with JP Mikhael listed second.
    When was the Georgia Southern Eagles depth chart last updated?
    The Georgia Southern Eagles depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Georgia Southern's record last season?
    Georgia Southern Eagles finished 7-6 (4-4 in Sun Belt play).
    When does Georgia Southern Eagles play next?
    Georgia Southern Eagles plays Jacksonville State away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

    Full Georgia Southern roster

    Every player on the Georgia Southern Eagles depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Ashton Hollins, Cam King, King Phillips

    WR: Alex Taylor, Andre Greene Jr., Zay Hilliard

    WR: Josh Dallas, Peyton Plott

    WR: Jeremiah Ware, Antavious Murphy, Kam Mikell

    LT: Matthew Williams, Jaylen Slaughter, Caelan Williams

    LG: Brandon Stoner, Jayvon Perry

    C: Ty Furnish

    RG: Ethan Williams, Mo Clipper Jr.

    RT: Colin Alexander, Josh Raymond

    TE: River Helms, JP Mikhael

    QB: Max Johnson, Turner Helton

    RB: David Mbadinga, Terrance Gibbs, Jamarian Samuel

    Defense

    DE: Anthony Bynum, Kebba Secka, Eli Anders

    NT: Latrell Bullard, Caleb Moore, Korey Jordan

    DT: Elijah Fears, Jeremiah Ticket, Caleb Ellis

    JACK: MJ Stroud, Festus Davies, Uche Iloh

    WLB: Rashon Myles Jr., Jacob Hammonds

    MLB: Brandon Tyson, Diego Aviles, CJ Allen Jr.

    CB: Fabo Chaney, Jayden Jackson, Noah Mangham

    SS: Jakyri Jones, Chace Calicut

    FS: Aaron Sears, Jaylen Bentley

    CB: Chance Gamble, Jaquari Brown

    NB: Tracy Hill Jr., Carlo Thompson, Phillip Gladney

    Special Teams

    PT: Alex Smith, TJ Hartley III

    PK: Tripp Bryant, Blake Ford

    KO: Joshua Ford, Tripp Bryant

    LS: Chason Glenn, Gavin Kurpis

    H: Alex Smith, TJ Hartley III

    PR: Peyton Plott, Antavious Murphy

    KR: Jeremiah Ware, Taeo Todd