1986 Georgia Southern Eagles football team

The 1986 Georgia Southern Eagles football team represented the Georgia Southern Eagles of Georgia Southern College (now known as Georgia Southern University) during the 1986 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Eagles played their home games at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia. The team was coached by Erk Russell, in his fifth year as head coach for the Eagles.

1986 Georgia Southern Eagles football
NCAA Division I-AA champion
ConferenceIndependent
Record13–2
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorPaul Johnson (2nd season)
Offensive schemeOption
Defensive coordinatorLen Gravelson (2nd season)
Base defense4–4
Home stadiumPaulson Stadium
1986 NCAA Division I-AA independents football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 4 Georgia Southern ^    13 2 0
No. 14 Tennessee State ^    10 2 1
No. 8 William & Mary ^    9 3 0
Eastern Washington    5 5 0
James Madison    5 5 1
Florida A&M    4 6 0
Northeastern    4 6 0
Western Kentucky    4 6 1
  • ^ NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant
Rankings from NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee poll
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