Georgia Southern quarterback Max Johnson threw for four touchdowns during a 49-13 win over Marshall, tying the program’s single-game record for touchdown passes, sunbeltsports.org reported.
The Athens, Georgia, native finished the game completing 19 of 26 passes for 271 yards. Johnson also added a rushing touchdown and 16 yards on the ground to account for five total touchdowns in the victory.
The performance marked the most touchdowns recorded by a Clay Helton-led quarterback in Georgia Southern history. The win helps the Eagles maintain their current lead in the Sun Belt East Division.
Louisiana Tech linebacker Alonzo Jackson Jr. returned a fumble 66 yards for a touchdown to anchor a 41-17 win over Troy. The defensive standout recorded a game-high 11 tackles during the contest.
Jackson Jr., a third-year player from Haynesville, Louisiana, also tallied 2.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and a forced fumble. His defensive efforts contributed to a performance that limited Troy to just 47 rushing yards and 262 total yards.
The Bulldogs remained undefeated in Sun Belt play following the win. Troy failed to score a touchdown during the final three quarters of the game.
James Madison kicker Morgan Suarez scored a career-high 18 points to help the Dukes snap a two-game losing streak. The team defeated Southern Miss 54-23 on Thursday night.
The seventh-year kicker from Wellington, Florida, went 4-for-4 on field goals and 6-for-6 on point-after attempts. His successful field goals came from distances of 32, 31, 40, and 34 yards.
Suarez currently leads the Sun Belt in scoring with 100 points accumulated on the season.
The following players were recognized by the conference for their performances during Week 10 of the 2026 season:
| Award Category | Recipient | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive Player of the Week | Max Johnson | Georgia Southern |
| Defensive Player of the Week | Alonzo Jackson Jr. | Louisiana Tech |
| Special Teams Player of the Week | Morgan Suarez | James Madison |
Max Johnson’s offensive recognition follows a season where several different quarterbacks have claimed the weekly honor, including Deuce Bailey of Coastal Carolina and Cameran Brown of Georgia State. Jackson Jr. joins a defensive list that includes players such as Kobi Albert and Robert Stevens III. Suarez’s special teams honors follow previous weekly winners like Tripp Bryant of Georgia Southern and James London of App State.
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