Redshirt-junior wide receiver celebrates the 34-14 victory over Appalachian State. The win launched the Eagles up the polls to getting their first ever AP votes.
Photo: Blake KesslerFollowing their thrashing of No. 25 Appalachian State Thursday, many Georgia Southern fans and even various media members were looking for a number next to GS’ name come Sunday when the AP Poll was released. It wasn’t there.
But for the third time in program history, there were votes for the Eagles to be ranked—62 to be exact. Only twice in conference history has a Sun Belt team been ranked in the top 25 with Troy being ranked No.