Georgia Southern and Appalachian State: A Bowl Game Showdown

In the upcoming Birmingham Bowl, Georgia Southern and Appalachian State are set to face off in a rematch. Earlier in the season, the Eagles secured a narrow 25-23 victory over the Mountaineers. This bowl game is a second chance for Appalachian State to turn the tables.

Team Overviews

Georgia Southern

• Record: 6-6
• Coach: Clay Helton
• Bowl History: Led to bowl games every year, but yet to win one
• Key Strengths:
• Offensive Firepower
• Quarterback JC French IV: Nearly 2,800 passing yards, 19 touchdowns
• Running Back OJ Arnold: Expected to play despite recent injury
• Key Weaknesses:
• Defensive Struggles

Appalachian State

• Record: 5-7
• Coach: Dowell Loggains
• Challenges:
• Top two quarterbacks transferred out
• Less experienced offense
• Key Strengths:
• Defensive Takeaways: Forced 18 turnovers this season
• Running Game: Led by Jaquari Lewis

Game Details

• Date & Time: December 29 at 2 p.m. ET
• Location: Protective Stadium, Birmingham, Alabama
• Broadcast: ESPN
• Point Spread: Georgia Southern favored by 8.5 points
• Over/Under: 59.5 points

Game Outlook

Despite Appalachian State's motivation to avenge their earlier loss, Georgia Southern's offensive firepower gives them the edge. Expect a close game, but Georgia Southern should come out on top.