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

Eagles Seek Reset at App State as Rivalry Moves to Thursday Night

After an 11-day break, Georgia Southern travels to face Appalachian State on Thursday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone. The matchup comes at a critical point as Georgia Southern tries to stabilize a season that has moved away from Sun Belt title contention and now endangers their bowl game aspirations.

“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

The Eagles hold an all-time record of 5-12 at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Last year, Georgia Southern won the rivalry game 29-20 in Statesboro. This year’s Thursday night meeting is a change, as it is the first time since 2019 that the rivalry is not the regular-season finale.

Key Players and Team Outlook

Quarterback JC French IV has scored touchdowns in 11 consecutive games, totaling 19 touchdowns (14 passing, five rushing).
Senior wide receiver Camden Brown set a new school record with nine receiving touchdowns this season, ranking fifth nationally.
The starting offensive line is expected to remain unchanged for the seventh straight game, providing stability on offense.

Defensive Leadership and Coach Helton’s Record

Linebacker Brendan Harrington, the team captain, returns to Boone where he previously played six seasons for Appalachian State, accumulating 167 tackles in 50 games. Coach Clay Helton holds a 2-1 record against App State but has yet to win at Kidd Brewer Stadium (0-1).

Author’s Summary

Georgia Southern aims to regain momentum against Appalachian State in a rivalry game that has shifted scheduling and now tests their resilience mid-season.

WJCL — 2025-11-04

Eagles Seek Reset at App State as Rivalry Moves to Thursday Night

Key Players and Team Outlook

Defensive Leadership and Coach Helton’s Record

Author’s Summary

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