Werts, Fields to lead old-fashioned option

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Shai Werts celebrates with senior Wesley Fields after a touchdown last season.

The Georgia Southern football team struggled to put up points in 2017, but now with a more experienced and comfortable offense, the Eagles should be able to drive the football much more efficiently.

The Eagles’ offense seemed to be uncomfortable for most of last season, and it showed on the scoreboard. They averaged just over 20 points per game, in large part due to trying to shake up their game plan from the traditional triple-option style.

This season, the Eagles plan to revert back to that old-school option look, with a few slight modifications, and they will do so with a much more experienced roster.