Football Game Preview: Effingham County Rebels vs. Statesboro Blue Devils + How To Watch

Effingham County has gone 8-2 against Statesboro recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Rebels are taking a road trip to square off against the Blue Devils at 7:30 p.m. Effingham County knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Statesboro likes a good challenge.

Effingham County proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 25) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Glynn Academy 45-42. The Rebels haven't had any issues with the Terrors recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.

Tucker Perkins

Rushing Yards (Career)

10/24/25 @ Glynn Academy	37
10/17/25 vs Greenbrier	33
10/14/24 @ Lakeside	29
09/06/24 vs Brunswick	26
10/25/24 vs Glynn Academy	12

Effingham County got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tucker Perkins out in front who threw for 127 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 6-for-6 passing, and also rushed for 37 yards. Those 37 rushing yards gave Perkins a new career-high. Another back making a difference was Jmere Doe-Davis, who rushed for 92 yards.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Effingham County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 215 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in six consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Statesboro was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against South Effingham by a score of 27-17.

Effingham County better keep an eye on Keon Childers. He was instrumental in Statesboro's win, rushing for 71 yards and a pair of scores. Another big playmaker for they was Ja'Kori Cope, who returned a punt for a touchdown.

Effingham County's record now sits at 7-2. As for Statesboro, their record is now an identical 7-2.

Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Effingham County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 193.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Statesboro struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 232.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.

Effingham County took their victory against Statesboro when the teams last played back in November of 2024 by a conclusive 28-6 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rebels since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.