Georgia Southern Secures First Road Win
Georgia Southern earned their first road victory of the season on Thursday with a close 25-23 win over App State in the intense “Deeper Than Hate” rivalry game.
Offensive Highlights
Quarterback JC French IV threw for a season-high 352 yards, contributing two touchdowns—one passing and one rushing in the second half.
“The O-line did an amazing job today protecting me and the receivers making plays. I probably could have had 450 if I just put it on the money.”
Running back OJ Arnold added 105 rushing yards, including crucial late runs that helped secure the victory for the Eagles.
Defensive Stand
Georgia Southern held Rashod Dubinion, the Sun Belt's leading rusher, to only 40 yards on 12 carries. The team allowed just 77 rushing yards total, marking their best defensive ground performance this season.
Special Teams Impact
Freshman kicker Tripp Bryant was pivotal, converting four of five field goal attempts from 21, 26, 23, and 24 yards. His final field goal early in the fourth quarter put Georgia Southern ahead 25-16, helping the Eagles maintain control on a cold, hostile night.
Season Outlook
With this win, Georgia Southern improves to 4-5 and is two victories away from securing another bowl game appearance.
Summary: Georgia Southern's balanced effort on offense, defense, and special teams propelled them to a key road win, putting them closer to a bowl game this season.