Georgia Southern vs App State Pick & Prediction - 11/6/2025
The Georgia Southern Eagles face the Appalachian State Mountaineers in a Sun Belt Conference game on Thursday night. Both teams currently hold 1-3 records.
Defensive Strengths and Weaknesses
Appalachian State's defense excels at stopping the run, allowing just 110 rushing yards per game. In contrast, Georgia Southern gives up 240 rushing yards per game, a notable gap that could influence the game's outcome.
Offensive Overview
Georgia Southern's offense has shown promise behind quarterback JC French IV. However, their defense remains a vulnerability. Appalachian State's offense recently struggled on the road, scoring only 21 points against Old Dominion after averaging 39 points in the two previous games.
"The Mountaineers had scored 39 points per game over the two games prior to that matchup. But they only scored 21 points in a loss to the Monarchs."
Season Context and Records
- Appalachian State holds a 2-1 home record and recognizes the importance of this win.
- Georgia Southern has not won any road games this season and concedes more than 35 points on the road per game.
- Appalachian State leads the all-time series, though Georgia Southern won last year’s meeting 29-20.
Key Player Stats
Quarterback JC French IV brings 1,677 passing yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions, plus five rushing touchdowns.
"Georgia Southern’s JC French IV comes into this game with 1,677 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He also has five rushing touchdowns."
Author's summary: Appalachian State’s strong run defense and home advantage contrast with Georgia Southern’s struggling defense and road woes, setting up a crucial Sun Belt matchup.