Georgia Southern Secures First Road Win of the Season
Georgia Southern achieved their first away victory this season on Thursday, edging out App State 25-23 in the "Deeper Than Hate" rivalry game.
Offensive Highlights
Quarterback JC French IV delivered an impressive performance, passing for 352 yards—his highest this season. He contributed two touchdowns: one passing and another 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 added 105 rushing yards, including crucial late-game runs that helped secure the Eagles' win.
Defensive Standout
Georgia Southern's defense effectively contained Rashod Dubinion, the Sun Belt's leading rusher, limiting him to 40 yards on 12 carries. The Eagles allowed only 77 total rushing yards, their best defensive ground performance of the season.
Special Teams Impact
Freshman kicker Tripp Bryant was critical in the victory, converting four out of five field goal attempts from distances of 21, 26, 23, and 24 yards. His last field goal early in the fourth quarter extended the 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 sits just two victories away from qualifying for another bowl game.
Author's summary: Georgia Southern's strong offensive and defensive efforts, combined with clutch special teams play, earned them a crucial 25-23 road victory over App State, boosting their bowl game hopes.