Georgia Southern vs App State Pick & Prediction - 11/6/2025
The Georgia Southern Eagles face the Appalachian State Mountaineers in Thursday night’s Sun Belt Conference matchup. Both teams have struggled recently and are looking to regain momentum.
Defensive Comparison
Appalachian State’s defense excels against the ground game, allowing only 110 rushing yards per contest. Georgia Southern, in contrast, has surrendered around 240 rushing yards per game. This large gap could determine the outcome.
Team Overviews
- Georgia Southern’s offense has potential under quarterback JC French IV, but the defense remains unreliable.
- French has posted 1,677 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and six interceptions, along with five rushing scores.
- App State’s attack slowed down last week, managing only 21 points in a road loss to Old Dominion after averaging 39 points in the two previous games.
Records and Motivation
The Mountaineers are 2-1 at home and must win two of their final four games to secure bowl eligibility. Georgia Southern, winless in four road games, has allowed more than 35 points per outing when away.
Appalachian State leads the all-time series, but Georgia Southern took last year’s meeting 29-20.
Author’s Summary
This game pits App State’s stout run defense against Georgia Southern’s inconsistent unit, with both teams eager to reverse recent struggles and stay in postseason contention.