Eagles Seek Reset at App State as Rivalry Moves to Thursday Night
After an 11-day break, Georgia Southern will face their rival Appalachian State on Thursday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Eagles aim to stabilize a season that has slipped from Sun Belt title contention and now threatens their bowl eligibility.
“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. Georgia Southern won last year’s matchup 29-20 in Statesboro. This marks the first time since 2019 that this rivalry game is not scheduled as the regular-season finale.
Key Players and Records
- Quarterback JC French IV has thrown a touchdown pass in 11 consecutive games, totaling 19 scores (14 passing, 5 rushing).
- Senior receiver Camden Brown already holds the school single-season record with nine touchdown receptions, ranking fifth nationally.
- Georgia Southern expects to start the same offensive line for the seventh consecutive game.
Defensive Notes
Linebacker and team captain Brendan Harrington returns to Boone, where he spent six seasons with Appalachian State and made 167 tackles in 50 games.
Coach Helton’s Record Against Appalachian State
- Helton’s record against App State stands at 2-1 overall.
- However, he is 0-1 in games played at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Summary: Georgia Southern looks to rebound against Appalachian State on Thursday, relying on key players and stable lineups to reclaim momentum in this renewed rivalry setting.
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