The Georgia Southern Eagles survived a subpar second half and a spirited Eastern Michigan Eagles team to win the Camellia Bowl 23-21 on an emotional night in Montgomery.
Of all people, the hero was GS kicker Tyler Bass, who easily connected on three field goals, including a 40-yard game winner as time expired. Bass has been a hero for this turnaround team all year long, guiding footballs through the uprights from unfathomable distance the way most people guide the family car into a parking spot.
The other hero for the Statesboro Eagles was, of course, quarterback Shai Werts.