Eagles Seek Reset at App State as Rivalry Moves to Thursday Night
After an 11-day bye week, Georgia Southern faces rival Appalachian State on Thursday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone. The Eagles aim to stabilize a season that has slipped away from Sun Belt title contention and now threatens their bowl game hopes.
“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
Game Context and History
The matchup marks a shift: it is the first time since 2019 that this rivalry is not the regular-season finale. Georgia Southern holds a 5-12 all-time record at Kidd Brewer Stadium but won the previous year’s meeting 29-20 in Statesboro.
Key Players and Team Updates
- Quarterback JC French IV has thrown a touchdown pass in 11 consecutive games and has contributed 19 total touchdowns (14 passing, 5 rushing).
- Senior receiver Camden Brown set a school single-season record with nine touchdown receptions, ranking tied for fifth nationally.
- Georgia Southern expects to start the same offensive line for a seventh straight game.
- Defensively, captain and linebacker Brendan Harrington returns to Boone after six seasons with Appalachian State, where he recorded 167 tackles in 50 games.
Coach Helton’s Record Against Appalachian State
Coach Clay Helton is 2-1 versus Appalachian State overall but has yet to win at Kidd Brewer Stadium, standing 0-1 in Boone.
Summary: Georgia Southern looks to regroup at Appalachian State, relying on key veteran players and experienced coaching to reverse recent setbacks in this historic rivalry.
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