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JU Vs. Georgia Southern 2012: Final Score And Game Recap

Georgia Southern got their 2012 season off to a great start with a 58-0 win over Jacksonville. The Eagles rolled to a 27-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back cruising home to the victory.

Ezayi Youyoute and Dominique Swope scored three touchdowns each as the Eagles ran up 557 yards rushing in the game. Youyoute carried the ball 11 times for 164 yards and those three scores. Swope amassed 104 yards on 13 carries while Jerick McKinnon rushed for 71 yards on 11 carries.

Jacksonville finished with just 178 total yards and five turnovers. The Eagles did turn the ball over four times themselves and did not complete a pass in the game going 0-8.

Georgia Southern will hit the road next week for a Southern Conference matchup with The Citadel.

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