Georgia Southern University Football
Georgia Southern University (GSU) · Statesboro, Georgia · Public university
Georgia Southern University Football coaches
Coaches at Georgia Southern University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
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The program
Where Georgia Southern University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Sun Belt Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- gseagles.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 25 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 55% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Georgia Southern University in Statesboro.
- Location
- Statesboro, Georgia
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- georgiasouthern.edu
About Georgia Southern University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Clay Helton, the Head Coach, leads the Georgia Southern University Football staff of 33 coaches, verified September 2026. Georgia Southern University (GSU) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. Georgia Southern University is a large public school in Statesboro, Georgia with 27,423 undergraduates, a 88% acceptance rate and an average net price of $15,971 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Georgia Southern University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Clay Helton, the Head Coach and Darius Safford, the Assistant Head Coach - Defensive Backs. Georgia Southern University has 33 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Clay can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Georgia Southern University typically score 986–1133 on the SAT and 18–23 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Georgia Southern University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Georgia Southern University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Georgia Southern University D1?
Yes. Georgia Southern University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Sun Belt Conference.
Is Georgia Southern University public or private?
Georgia Southern University is a public school in Statesboro, Georgia.
What conference is Georgia Southern University Football in?
The Sun Belt Conference.
Does Georgia Southern University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Georgia Southern University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Georgia Southern University Football have?
33 coaches, led by Clay Helton, the Head Coach.
How much does Georgia Southern University cost?
In-state tuition is $4,488 and out-of-state tuition is $16,200 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,971.
What is the Georgia Southern University acceptance rate?
88% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Georgia Southern University?
Admitted students typically score 986–1133 on the SAT and 18–23 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Georgia Southern University Football coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.