Eagles and App Renew Rivalry
The Georgia Southern football team heads into this week with a 3-5 overall record and 1-3 in Sun Belt play. After a 34-24 loss to Arkansas State, the Eagles will travel to Boone, North Carolina, for a Thursday night matchup against Appalachian State, who stand at 4-4 overall and 1-3 in the conference.
This matchup carries the weight of the long-running rivalry between the Eagles and the Mountaineers. However, the focus now shifts to the Eagles’ urgent need to secure wins in three of their final four games to become bowl eligible.
Coach Helton Addresses the Challenges
During his Monday press conference, head coach Clay Helton spoke openly about the team’s struggles and the fans’ frustration.
“I know that Eagle Nation is disappointed and angry,” Helton said. “Any time you lose two hard-fought games that take you out of contention for a conference title, that is not who we are and that is not our standard at Georgia Southern. It is not acceptable and it never will be.”
Helton took full responsibility for the recent setbacks and emphasized the importance of immediate improvement both on the field and within the program’s structure.
“To Eagle Nation, I say I am sorry. It is my job to make sure that doesn’t happen and I own that. The energy I have going forward is to improve that on the immediate front with us improving this week. The other area is big-picture wise, and I will address any areas we may have with our athletic director Chris Davis and our president Kyle Marrero after the season.”
Looking Ahead
As Georgia Southern prepares for its rivalry clash with Appalachian State, the focus remains clear: regain momentum, restore confidence, and fight for bowl eligibility in the closing stretch of the season.
Author’s summary: Georgia Southern seeks redemption after back-to-back losses, with Coach Helton vowing accountability and urgent improvement before the season’s final games.