Eagles Seek Reset at App State as Rivalry Moves to Thursday Night
After an 11-day bye, Georgia Southern visits Appalachian State on Thursday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium, aiming to regain momentum in a season slipping away from Sun Belt title contention and jeopardizing bowl 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
The Eagles hold a 5-12 all-time record at Kidd Brewer. Last year, Georgia Southern defeated Appalachian State 29-20 in Statesboro. This marks the first time since 2019 that their rivalry game is not the regular-season finale.
Key Players and Team Outlook
- Quarterback JC French IV has thrown a touchdown pass in 11 consecutive games, contributing 19 total touchdowns (14 passing, 5 rushing).
- Senior receiver Camden Brown set a school single-season record with nine touchdown receptions, ranking fifth nationally.
- Georgia Southern expects to start the same offensive line for the seventh straight game.
Defensive Highlights
Defensive captain and linebacker Brendan Harrington returns to Boone after six seasons at Appalachian State, where he recorded 167 tackles over 50 games.
“My job is to win football games.” — Clay Helton
Coach Helton has a 2-1 record against Appalachian State but is 0-1 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Summary: Georgia Southern aims to reset against Appalachian State amid a shifting rivalry dynamic, with key players leading the charge to salvage their season.
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