# Houston Comes to Statesboro! Can Georgia Southern Shock the Big 12? | Sun Belt Podcast

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Podcast: [Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sun-belt-daily-podcast-on-sun-belt-conference-football-basketball-5718306)
Published: 2026-09-22T16:00:00+00:00
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Houston Cougars prepare for an unexpected Sun Belt showdown as they travel to face Georgia Southern in a matchup with deep coaching ties. Former Georgia Southern head coach Willie Fritz returns to Statesboro at the helm of Houston, bringing added intrigue to a game scheduled over a decade ago. Can Georgia Southern capitalize on home-field advantage and pull off an upset against a Big 12 opponent? Hosts Parker Ainsworth and Dave Schultz break down Clay Helton’s program, the evolution of the Eagles’ offense, and key players like Max Johnson and Weston Bryan. Discussion spotlights the significance of Group of 6 teams hosting Power 4 schools, small-town football culture, and potential implications for both teams’ seasons. Will Houston clean up after a tough loss to Texas Tech, or could Georgia Southern make national headlines on ESPNU? Don’t miss this candid, behind-the-scenes look at one of college football’s most unique nonconference matchups.

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