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Freedom
The live bald eagle, Freedom, flies before selected home games, creating one of the conference's premier traditions.
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1984Opened
25,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
Artificial TurfSurface
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The basics
About Allen E. Paulson Stadium
Statesboro football stadium known for strong Sun Belt football traditions.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Location
- Statesboro
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Crowd ChantsIconic
GATA
"Get After Their Asses" (GATA) has become the defining rallying cry of Georgia Southern football.
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Architecture
Beautiful Eagle Creek (stadium backdrop)
The creek behind the stadium — Erk Russell’s “Beautiful Eagle Creek” — frames Paulson’s backdrop.
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Architecture
Paulson Plaza
The entrance areas celebrate Eagle traditions.
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Architecture
The Prettiest Little Stadium in America
The famous nickname reflects the intimate and scenic atmosphere.
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History
Georgia Southern Eagles Retired Numbers
Honors Georgia Southern football legends.
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History
Georgia Southern Football Timeline
Showcases program history.
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History
Option Offense
Celebrates Georgia Southern's famous rushing identity.
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Experience
Georgia Southern Eagles Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Experience
GUS the Eagle
The mascot experience.
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Rituals
Eagle Walk
The Eagles walk through Statesboro fans before entering Paulson Stadium.
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Statue
Erk Russell Statue
Statue of legendary coach Erk Russell, who built Georgia Southern’s championship era.
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Statue
Freedom's Landing Eagle
The Freedom’s Landing eagle sculpture is a signature photo stop on campus near the stadium.
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Displays
Georgia Southern Hall of Fame
Honors Eagle athletes, coaches, and contributors in the athletics Hall of Fame.
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Displays
Ring of Honor
Ring of Honor recognizing Georgia Southern football legends.
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Six National Championships
Celebrates Georgia Southern’s six FCS national championships.
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Rituals
Southern Pride Marching Band
Georgia Southern’s Southern Pride marching band leads pregame and halftime.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1984-presentGeorgia Southern EaglesNCAAF
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