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Following the Eagle’s stunning 45-42 win Saturday evening against Nebraska, the fervent Cornhuskers fanbase started to chant “Fire Frost.” These chants came to fruition as the former head coach Scott Frost was fired Sunday afternoon after compiling a 16-31 record at Nebraska. The Eagles were paid $1.5 million to play Nebraska and prevailed with a...

Nebraska students chant 'Fire Frost' after Ga Southern win | 2022-09-11 12:49:37

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Georgia Southern's players sprinted into the south end zone in celebration after the Eagles finished their 45-42 upset of three-touchdown-favorite Nebraska on Saturday night. Meanwhile, in the southeast corner of Memorial Stadium, the student section was chanting “Fire Frost, Fire Frost, Fire Frost.”

The Eagles had a bit of fun on social media after knocking off the Huskers in Lincoln.

In taking down Nebraska in stunning fashion, 45-42, Georgia Southern became the third Sun Belt Conference team to pull off a major upset on the road Saturday, joining Marshall and Appalachian State.

Quarterback Kyle Vantrease ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 36 seconds left to give Georgia Southern a 45-42 win over Nebraska and its second all-time win over

It took a full 60 minutes, but the Eagles picked up the Sun Belt’s final upset of the day against P5 competition.

The loss again turns up the pressure on embattled Nebraska coach Scott Frost, who faces a home game next week against No. 7 Oklahoma.

Eagles improve to 2-0 on the season

Kyle Vantrease scored on an 8-yard run with 36 seconds left after Nebraska had taken its first lead, and Georgia Southern beat the three-touchdown-favorite Cornhuskers 45-42.