Eagles seek reset at App State as rivalry shifts to Thursday night in Boone

Eagles Seek Reset at App State in Rivalry Shifted to Thursday Night

After an 11-day bye, Georgia Southern will visit Appalachian State on Thursday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium to regain momentum in their season. The Eagles aim to stabilize their performance after falling out of Sun Belt title contention and facing uncertain bowl prospects.

“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

Rivalry and Recent History

This matchup is notable as it marks the first time since 2019 that the rivalry isn’t the regular-season finale. Historically, Georgia Southern holds a 5-12 record at Kidd Brewer Stadium, but they won last year’s game 29-20 in Statesboro.

Key Players to Watch

Quarterback JC French IV has thrown a touchdown in 11 consecutive games, contributing to 19 total scores (14 passing, 5 rushing).
Senior receiver Camden Brown has set a new school record with nine touchdown catches this season and ranks fifth nationally in this category.

Team Continuity and Defensive Return

Georgia Southern expects to start the same offensive line for the seventh game in a row. On defense, linebacker and team captain Brendan Harrington returns to Boone, bringing experience from six seasons at Appalachian State where he recorded 167 tackles in 50 games.

“My job is to win football games.” — Clay Helton

Coach Helton holds a 2-1 record against Appalachian State but has yet to secure a win at Kidd Brewer Stadium.

Summary: Georgia Southern, led by key players and coach Clay Helton’s determined mindset, seeks to revive their season with a crucial rivalry game at Appalachian State.

WJCL — 2025-11-04

Eagles Seek Reset at App State in Rivalry Shifted to Thursday Night

Rivalry and Recent History

Key Players to Watch

Team Continuity and Defensive Return

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