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Dual-Threat Werts to start against Auburn

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Yafari Shaikir "Shai" Werts

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It's official: Redshirt freshman Shai Werts will get the call as the starting quarterback for the Eagles as the open the season next weekend at Auburn.

On Monday, Georgia Southern head coach Tyson Summers made the decision public that it would be Werts to get the ball on Sept. 2 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

"I think he's got the accuracy to give us a chance to make explosive plays," Summers said.

Over the past month, it had become increasingly clear who the starting quarterback for the Eagles will be to begin the season.