Georgia Southern vs App State Pick & Prediction - 11/6/2025
The Georgia Southern Eagles face the App State Mountaineers in a key Sun Belt Conference matchup on Thursday night. Both teams come into the game with 1-3 records.
Defensive Strengths and Weaknesses
Appalachian State’s strength is its ground defense, allowing just 110 rushing yards per game. In contrast, Georgia Southern struggles on the ground, giving up 240 rushing yards per game. This large disparity could heavily influence the outcome.
Offensive Analysis
Georgia Southern’s offense has shown promise behind quarterback JC French IV, but their defense remains a vulnerability. Meanwhile, App State’s offense hit a snag last week against Old Dominion, scoring only 21 points after averaging 39 points over the previous two games.
Team Records and Stakes
Appalachian State is 2-1 at home this season and understands the importance of this win. Georgia Southern has yet to win on the road, with a 0-4 road record and conceding over 35 points per away game. Appalachian State leads the all-time series, though Georgia Southern won last year’s meeting 29-20.
“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.”
Summary
Appalachian State’s strong run defense and home advantage place them as favorites, while Georgia Southern relies heavily on JC French IV’s dual-threat talent to overcome defensive challenges.
Author’s note: This matchup highlights the contrasting defensive performances and rising pressure for Appalachian State to secure a crucial home win to keep bowl hopes alive.