Eagles Seek Reset Against Appalachian State
After an 11-day bye, Georgia Southern faces rival Appalachian State Thursday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone. The Eagles aim to stabilize a season slipping out of Sun Belt title contention and risking 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
Georgia Southern holds a 5-12 all-time record at Kidd Brewer Stadium and won last year’s matchup 29-20 in Statesboro. This marks the first time since 2019 that this rivalry game is not the regular-season finale.
Key Players to Watch
- Quarterback JC French IV has scored touchdowns in 11 straight games, with 19 total scores this season — 14 passing and five rushing.
- Senior receiver Camden Brown set a new school single-season record with nine touchdown receptions, ranking fifth nationally.
- The team expects to start the same offensive line for the seventh consecutive game.
Defensive Highlights
Linebacker and captain Brendan Harrington returns to Boone, having previously played six seasons at Appalachian State where he recorded 167 tackles across 50 games.
Coach Helton’s record versus Appalachian State stands at 2-1 overall, but he is 0-1 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Author's summary: Georgia Southern aims to reset after a bye week, relying on key players and experience as they face rival Appalachian State in a shifted Thursday night matchup.