Georgia Southern started the season at No. 109, but has surged all the way up to No. 40 in the final regular season CBS Sports poll.
At 9-3, the Eagles are the second highest ranked Sun Belt team with East division champ Appalachian State at No. 32. Troy checks in at No. 47 following their 21-10 loss to the Mountaineers Saturday.
GS is the 10th highest ranked Group of 5 team and is one spot behind Buffalo, a team that many bowl projections have the Eagles facing in a bowl game.
The Eagles also received a vote in the USA Today coaches poll.