Georgia Southern Secures First Road Win of the Season
Georgia Southern earned their first road victory of the season on Thursday, defeating App State 25-23 in the intense “Deeper Than Hate” rivalry game.
Standout Offensive Performances
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 rushed for 105 yards, including crucial late runs that helped secure the win for the Eagles.
Strong Defensive Effort
Georgia Southern’s defense contained Rashod Dubinion, the Sun Belt leading rusher, holding him to just 40 yards on 12 carries. Overall, the Eagles limited App State to 77 total rushing yards, their best defensive ground game performance this season.
Key Role of Freshman Kicker Tripp Bryant
Freshman kicker Tripp Bryant made a significant impact, converting four of his five field goal attempts from distances of 21, 26, 23, and 24 yards. His final field goal early in the fourth quarter extended the lead to 25-16.
“A great performance based on the abundant opportunities he was tasked with on a cold night in hostile territory.”
Season Impact
With this win, Georgia Southern improves to 4-5 on the season and moves within two victories of qualifying for another bowl game.
Summary: Georgia Southern’s strong offensive displays, stout defense, and clutch kicking led them to a hard-fought 25-23 road victory over App State, marking a pivotal moment in their season.
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