Eagles Seek Reset at App State as Rivalry Moves to Thursday Night
After an 11-day bye, Georgia Southern faces Appalachian State on Thursday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium, aiming to stabilize a season slipping away from Sun Belt title contention and threatening 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 Stadium. Last year, Georgia Southern defeated Appalachian State 29-20 in Statesboro. Notably, this is the first time since 2019 that this rivalry game is not the regular-season finale.
Key Players and Team Dynamics
- Quarterback JC French IV has scored in 11 consecutive games, with 19 total touchdowns: 14 passing and 5 rushing.
- Senior receiver Camden Brown has set a school record with nine touchdown receptions this season, ranking tied for fifth nationally.
- The Eagles expect to start the same offensive line for the seventh straight game.
Defensive Highlights
Linebacker and team captain Brendan Harrington returns to Boone for the first time in six seasons after making 167 tackles in 50 games with Appalachian State.
Coach Helton's Record Against App State
Helton has a 2-1 record against Appalachian State overall but is 0-1 when playing at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Summary: Georgia Southern aims to rebound after a bye week as key players continue strong performances, while coach Helton focuses solely on winning to turn around their season.
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