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

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

After an 11-day break, Georgia Southern visits Appalachian State on Thursday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium, aiming to stabilize a season that has fallen out of Sun Belt title contention and now risks missing 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

Game Context and History

Key Players and Team Outlook

Quarterback JC French IV has thrown a touchdown in 11 consecutive games and is responsible for 19 total touchdowns this season, including 14 passing and five rushing scores. Senior receiver Camden Brown has set a new school single-season record with nine touchdown receptions, ranking tied for fifth nationally.

The team expects to start the same offensive line for the seventh consecutive game. On defense, captain and linebacker Brendan Harrington returns to Boone, having previously played six seasons for App State and tallied 167 tackles in 50 games.

Coaching Record

Coach Helton has a 2-1 record against Appalachian State overall but is still seeking his first win at Kidd Brewer Stadium, where he is 0-1.

Summary: Georgia Southern aims to rebound at Appalachian State, leveraging key players and experience in a renewed rivalry matchup shifted to Thursday night.

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