Georgia Southern Tops App State 25-23

Georgia Southern Secures First Road Win of the Season

Georgia Southern earned their first road victory of the season with a 25-23 win over Appalachian State in the “Deeper Than Hate” rivalry game.

Strong Offensive Performance

Quarterback JC French IV threw for 352 yards, his season high, 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 to secure the win for the Eagles.

Defensive Highlights

Georgia Southern’s defense limited Sun Belt leading rusher Rashod Dubinion to just 40 yards on 12 carries and allowed only 77 total rushing yards—their best defensive ground performance of the season.

Freshman Kicker Shines

Freshman kicker Tripp Bryant was pivotal, 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 on a cold night in hostile territory.

Season Implication

With this win, Georgia Southern improves to 4-5 on the season, moving closer to securing another bowl game appearance with just two more wins needed.

"A great performance based on the abundant opportunities he was tasked with on a cold night in hostile territory."

Author’s Summary: Georgia Southern's balanced offense, stout defense, and clutch kicking combined to earn their first road win and keep bowl hopes alive.

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WTOC WTOC — 2025-11-07

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