Eagles Seek Reset at App State as Rivalry Shifts to Thursday Night in Boone
After an 11-day bye week, Georgia Southern visits Appalachian State on Thursday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium, aiming to stabilize a season that has fallen out of Sun Belt title contention and now puts bowl eligibility at risk. The Eagles hold a 5-12 record at this venue.
“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
Georgia Southern won last year's matchup in Statesboro with a score of 29-20. This marks the first time since 2019 that this rivalry is not the regular-season finale.
Key Players and Team Outlook
- Quarterback JC French IV has scored in 11 consecutive games, contributing to 19 total touchdowns (14 passing, 5 rushing).
- Senior receiver Camden Brown has set a new school record for single-season touchdown receptions with nine, ranking fifth nationally.
- The Eagles expect to field the same starting offensive line for a seventh consecutive game.
- Defensively, captain and linebacker Brendan Harrington returns to Boone after six seasons with App State, where he recorded 167 tackles in 50 games.
Coach Helton holds a 2-1 record against Appalachian State but has yet to earn a win at Kidd Brewer Stadium (0-1).
Author's summary: Georgia Southern aims to revive its season with key players stepping up as they face Appalachian State in a shifted Thursday night rivalry game in Boone.