Eagles Seek Reset at Appalachian State as Rivalry Moves to Thursday Night
After an 11-day bye week, Georgia Southern visits Appalachian State on Thursday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium, aiming to stabilize a season slipping away from Sun Belt title contention and bowl eligibility. The Eagles hold a 5-12 all-time record at Kidd Brewer.
“There’s a billion excuses that can be made, but I’m not an excuse maker. My job is to win football games.” – Head coach Clay Helton
Last season, Georgia Southern won the matchup 29-20 at home in Statesboro. This marks the first time since 2019 that the rivalry game is not the regular-season finale.
Key Players and Team Expectations
- Quarterback JC French IV has scored in 11 consecutive games, contributing 19 touchdowns (14 passing, five rushing).
- Senior receiver Camden Brown has set a new school single-season record with nine touchdown receptions, ranking tied for fifth nationally.
- The Eagles expect to field the same starting offensive line for the seventh straight game.
- Defensively, linebacker and team captain Brendan Harrington returns to Boone after six seasons with Appalachian State, where he totaled 167 tackles in 50 games.
Coach Helton has a 2-1 record against Appalachian State but is still seeking his first win at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Author’s summary: Georgia Southern looks to rebound against Appalachian State on Thursday night, relying on strong individual performances and continuity to shift momentum in their rivalry game.
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