Eagles and App renew rivalry

Eagles and Appalachian State Renew Rivalry

The Georgia Southern football team holds a 3-5 overall record with a 1-3 mark in Sun Belt play. After a 34-24 loss to Arkansas State, the Eagles head to Boone, North Carolina, for a Thursday night game against Appalachian State, who currently stand 4-4 overall and 1-3 in conference.

This annual rivalry is intensified by Georgia Southern's recent struggles, as they must win three of their final four games to become bowl eligible.

Coach Clay Helton Addresses Concerns

At a Monday press conference, Coach Helton acknowledged the frustration among fans and the team’s recent setbacks.

“I know that Eagle Nation is disappointed and angry. 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. 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.”

Helton emphasized taking responsibility and focusing on improvement both immediately and in the broader organizational context.

Summary: Georgia Southern faces a critical stretch needing wins to reach bowl eligibility, while Coach Helton commits to immediate and long-term improvements to restore the program’s standards.

more

Statesboro Herald Statesboro Herald — 2025-11-06

More News