Georgia Southern Tops App State 25-23
Georgia Southern secured their first road victory of the season Thursday, defeating App State 25-23 in the intense “Deeper Than Hate” rivalry game.
Offensive Highlights
Quarterback JC French IV threw for 352 yards, his best performance this season, with two touchdowns—one passing and one rushing in the second half.
“The O-line did an amazing job today protecting me and the receivers making plays. I probably could have had 450 if I just put it on the money.”
Running back OJ Arnold contributed 105 rushing yards, including crucial late runs that helped secure the win for the Eagles.
Defensive Performance
Georgia Southern's defense effectively contained Rashod Dubinion, the Sun Belt's leading rusher, limiting him to just 40 yards on 12 carries and yielding only 77 total rushing yards—their best defensive ground performance of the season.
Special Teams Impact
Freshman kicker Tripp Bryant played a key role, successfully converting four of five field goals from distances of 21, 26, 23, and 24 yards. His final field goal early in the fourth quarter extended the Eagles’ lead to 25-16.
“A great performance based on the abundant opportunities he was tasked with on a cold night in hostile territory.”
Season Outlook
With this win, Georgia Southern improves to 4-5 on the season and is only two victories away from earning another bowl game appearance.
Summary: Georgia Southern's balanced performance on offense, defense, and special teams led to a crucial road win, bringing them closer to postseason eligibility.