Georgia Southern 25-23 App State Game Recap
On November 7, 2025, the Georgia Southern Eagles narrowly defeated the Appalachian State Mountaineers 25-23 in a thrilling college football matchup.
Key Player Performances
- JC French IV led Georgia Southern with a season-high 352 passing yards, completing 25 of 37 attempts and surpassing 2,000 yards for the season.
- French threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Sanders Jr. on the third play and scored a 3-yard rushing touchdown, helping the Eagles gain a 16-0 lead in the second quarter.
- Marcus Sanders Jr. caught six passes for 127 yards.
- OJ Arnold rushed for 105 yards on 20 carries, contributing significantly to Georgia Southern's offense.
- Camden Brown recorded six receptions for 97 yards.
- Tripp Bryant made a career-best four of five field goals for the Eagles.
Appalachian State's Comeback Effort
- Appalachian State trailed 22-3 midway through the third quarter before quarterback AJ Swann sparked a comeback.
- Swann's short-yardage touchdown pass and Jaquari Lewis' 27-yard touchdown run early in the fourth brought the Mountaineers within six points at 22-16.
- Swann completed 34 of 51 passes for 348 yards, throwing one interception.
- Jaden Barnes caught 13 passes for 160 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown reception that capped an 11-play, 66-yard drive with less than two minutes remaining.
Closing Moments
Following Barnes' touchdown with 1:56 left, Georgia Southern converted a crucial second-and-6 play to run out the clock and secure the win.
“French was 25-of-37 passing and surpassed 2,000 yards for the season.”
“Swann completed 34 of 51 passes for 348 yards and threw an interception for Appalachian State.”
Author's summary: Georgia Southern edged Appalachian State 25-23 as strong quarterback performances and late-game execution decided the close Sun Belt Conference battle.
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