JC French News, Rumors, Updates - Georgia Southern Eagles

Effective in win French completed 16 of 19 passes for 166 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-20 win versus Appalachian State. He also had 16 rushes for 51 yards.

Impact French completed a season-high 84.2 percent of his pass attempts, but logged his fewest passing yards since Week 4. The redshirt sophomore will enter postseason play having accumulated 2,619 passing yards and a 16:7 TD:INT with 204 yards and two scores on the ground.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Approaches 300 yards French was 25-for-38 passing for 294 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-6 win versus Coastal Carolina. He also had six rushes for two yards.

Impact French fell short of his second 300-yard passing game of 2024. He also didn't throw an interception for just the second time in six games. Through 11 games, French has tallied 2,453 passing yards and a 15:7 TD:INT while adding 153 yards and a score on the ground.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down by Trojans French completed 17 of 28 passes for 171 yards and one interception during Saturday's 28-20 loss against Troy.

Impact French suffered an undisclosed injury in Georgia Southern's previous game but was feeling well enough to suit up Saturday. The redshirt sophomore struggled to find a rhythm, completing just 60 percent of his passes and failing to log a touchdown. With Dexter Williams (transfer portal) out of the picture, French figures to be the Eagles' clear No. 1 quarterback for the final two weeks of the regular season. Through 10 appearances, French has totaled 2,159 passing yards and a 14:7 TD:INT while adding 151 yards and a score on the ground.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Troy French (undisclosed) is starting Saturday against Troy, per the ESPN+ broadcast.

Impact French was deemed questionable coming into the day after suffering an injury in Georgia Southern's last game in Week 10. The redshirt sophomore came into the day with 1,988 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and six interceptions on the year.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Still part of depth chart French is still part of Georgia Southern's depth chart for the team's game Saturday against Troy.

Impact Georgia Southern's depth chart has made a chart change at quarterback, but French remains QB1, suggesting he could be available Saturday. Should he not go, Dexter Williams will not be the backup who starts under center, considering he opted to enter the transfer portal. An unavailable French would result in Tyler Budge being GSU's QB1.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't finish game French was 22-for-27 passing for 198 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-30 win over South Alabama. He also had 11 rushes for 22 yards.

Impact French exited the game after taking a hit with 10:35 left in the fourth quarter and didn't return. Considering he left mid-drive and was playing well prior to departing, it can be assumed French is dealing with an injury. The Eagles are off in Week 11 before facing Troy on Nov. 16. Keep an eye out for an update on his health ahead of the contest.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Middling in defeat French was 17-for-29 passing for 259 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 47-19 defeat against Old Dominion. He also had four rushes for 23 yards.

Impact French didn't have a terrible game individually, but he and the Golden Eagles struggled to keep up early on. Dual-threat backup quarterback Dexter Williams entered the game for one play and fumbled inside Old Dominion territory and a 51-yard field goal was missed by Georgia State. Williams re-entered the game late in the fourth quarter, though head coach Clay Helton committed to French as the Week 10 starter, Jeff Roberts of WTOC11 reports.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Three TDs and three INTs in win French (concussion) was 24-for-33 passing for 215 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions during Saturday's 28-14 win versus James Madison. He also had seven rushes for eig...

Impact It wasn't clear if French would start Saturday's game after taking a hit to the head in the Eagles' Week 7 game against Marshall and spending a short time in concussion protocol. However, he was a full go and completed 72.7 percent of his passes while setting a season high in passing touchdowns. The redshirt sophomore did throw a career-high three interceptions, hampering the otherwise excellent day.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

French throws 3 touchdown passes and Georgia Southern beats James Madison 28-14

JC French threw three touchdown passes and survived three interceptions to lead Georgia Southern to a 28-14 win over James Madison on Saturday

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clears concussion protocol French cleared the concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head against Marshall, sports anchor Frank Sulkowski reports.

Impact French is no longer in the concussion protocol, but it's unclear if he'll be a full go for Saturday against James Madison. The quarterback has had an excellent year, tossing for 1,316 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions on 63.1 percent completion. If French can't go, Dexter Williams figures to replace him at starting signal-caller.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in win French was 24-for-39 passing for 237 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-21 victory against Georgia State. He also had nine rushes for 30 yards.

Impact French's final stat line wasn't anything flashy, but the redshirt sophomore did enough to pick up the victory. His lone passing touchdown came in the first quarter, finding Josh Dallas for a one-yard score. Through five games, French is 112-for-177 (63.3 percent) with 1,122 yards, eight total touchdowns and one interception.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in defeat French was 20-for-28 passing for 109 yards and one interception during Saturday's 52-13 loss to Mississippi. He also had 10 rushes for negative five yards.

Impact French finished with season lows in passing and rushing yards Saturday despite completing 71.4 percent of his passes. The redshirt sophomore threw his first interception of the season and failed to generate two touchdowns for the first time all year. He'll look to bounce back next week against Georgia State.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in blowout French completed 17 of 23 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-14 victory against South Carolina State. He also had eight rushes for 19 yards.

Impact French completed 73.9 percent of his passes Saturday and notched his third straight game with multiple passing touchdowns. The redshirt sophomore has racked up 776 passing yards with seven total touchdowns and no interceptions through three games. He and the Eagles will travel to Mississippi to take on No. 5 Ole Miss next week.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

JC French, OJ Arnold and Jalen White each account for 2 TDs; Georgia Southern beats SC State 42-14

JC French, Jalen White and OJ Arnold accounted for two touchdowns apiece, Tracy Hill Jr. returned an interception 60 yards for a score and Georgia Southern beat South Carolina Stat...

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pair of touchdowns in win French was 23-for-37 passing for 243 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 20-17 victory over Nevada.

Impact French built on an impressive season opener, completing 62.2 percent of his passes with a pair of touchdowns and no interceptions against Nevada. The redshirt sophomore has tallied five touchdowns with no turnovers through the first two games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of touchdowns in win French was 23-for-37 passing for 243 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 20-17 victory over Nevada.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

French throws a pair of touchdown passes and Georgia Southern edges Nevada 20-17

JC French threw two touchdown passes and Georgia Southern’s defense stood up in the fourth quarter to edge Nevada 20-17

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws for 300 yards French completed 28 of 50 passes for 322 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 56-45 loss to Boise State. He also had 16 rushes for 39 yards with one touchdown.

Impact French beat out Indiana transfer Dexter Williams for the starting job and delivered an excellent performance in his first career start. He led three straight touchdown drives to open up the second half and in addition to his 300-yard passing day, he led the Eagles in rushing yards. French's rushing ability and Georgia Southern's pass-heavy offense make the redshirt sophomore an intriguing fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lands QB1 job French has claimed the starting quarterback job for Georgia Southern, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact French wasn't very involved in Georgia Southern's offense last season, attempting just 16 passes. Still, he's beat out the incoming Indiana transfer Dexter Williams, and should present several options on offense with his dual-threat ability. Georgia Southern opens the season against Boise State on Aug. 31.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

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French throws 3 touchdown passes and Georgia Southern beats James Madison 28-14

JC French, OJ Arnold and Jalen White each account for 2 TDs; Georgia Southern beats SC State 42-14

French throws a pair of touchdown passes and Georgia Southern edges Nevada 20-17