Eagles Seek Reset at App State as Rivalry Moves to Thursday Night
After an 11-day bye week, 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
- The game kicks off at Kidd Brewer Stadium, where Georgia Southern holds a 5-12 historical record.
- Last year, the Eagles defeated Appalachian State 29-20 in Statesboro.
- This is the first time since 2019 that the rivalry is not concluding the regular season.
Key Players
- Quarterback JC French IV has thrown a touchdown pass in 11 consecutive games and contributed to 19 total touchdowns (14 passing, 5 rushing).
- Senior wide receiver Camden Brown has already set a school single-season record with nine touchdown receptions, ranking fifth nationally.
- The Eagles expect to field the same starting offensive line for the seventh consecutive game.
- Defensive captain and linebacker Brendan Harrington returns to Boone after six seasons at Appalachian State, where he recorded 167 tackles in 50 games.
Coach Helton's Record
Clay Helton holds a 2-1 overall record against Appalachian State but is 0-1 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
Summary: Georgia Southern heads to Boone to face Appalachian State, relying on key players and coach Clay Helton's leadership to reverse a troubling season as the rivalry shifts to a rare Thursday night game.
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