App State Football Falls Short in Comeback Against Georgia Southern
App State Football rallied with three touchdowns in the final 20 minutes, needing just one more score to complete the comeback, but Georgia Southern managed to run out the clock for a 25-23 victory at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Thursday night.
Defensive Effort Spurs Mountaineers’ Comeback
The Mountaineers' red zone defense helped keep the comeback alive by forcing the Eagles to settle for four field goals from 21, 26, 23, and 24 yards during the rivalry game, which drew a crowd of 31,876.
Game Progression and Key Plays
- App State (4-5, 1-4) trailed 19-0 before Dominic De Freitas kicked a 36-yard field goal to end the first half on the scoreboard.
- The team was behind 22-3 before scoring touchdowns late in the third quarter (David Larkins’ 1-yard reception) and early in the fourth quarter (Jaquari Lewis’ 27-yard run).
- Georgia Southern (4-5, 2-3) extended their lead to 22-16 with a field goal at 9:05 remaining.
- AJ Swann’s 16-yard touchdown pass to Jaden Barnes with 1:56 left kept the Mountaineers’ hopes alive.
Closing Moments
Georgia Southern recovered the onside kick but still needed to advance the ball. They secured a first down with an 11-yard run on the opening play and sealed the win by converting a fourth-and-inches run from the App State 27-yard line with 34 seconds left.
"App State Football rallied for three touchdowns over the final 20 minutes, with one more score necessary to complete a comeback win, but Georgia Southern was able to run out the clock in a 25-23 victory at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Thursday night."
Summary: Despite a late surge scoring three touchdowns, App State fell just short as Georgia Southern’s clock management secured a narrow 25-23 win in a hard-fought rivalry game.
More News
- Orban seeks Trump’s support over reliance on Russian energy amid US sanctions
- Millie Bobby Brown And David Harbour Reunite At Premiere Amid Harassment Allegations
- British Grandmother Returns Home After Bali Death Row
- Daily horoscope November 7, 2025: Today's predictions for your star sign
- Did Bruce Springsteen reveal his next musical direction at the New York Public Library?
- Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
- No nap, no problem — Jalen Green torches Clippers for 29 in epic Suns debut 😤