Georgia Southern Eagles at App State Mountaineers Picks and Prediction for Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Appalachian State Mountaineers welcome the Georgia Southern Eagles in Sun Belt action on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at Kidd Brewer Stadium, live on ESPN2. Georgia Southern is 3-5 overall and 1-3 in conference play after a 34-24 loss to Arkansas State, while App State is 4-4 and 1-3 in conference play following a 24-21 defeat to Old Dominion. Find the edge fast with NCAAF picks for the Georgia Southern Eagles at Appalachian State Mountaineers.
Georgia Southern Eagles Look to Rebound After Road Loss
Georgia Southern enters this matchup, averaging 31.9 points per game while allowing an average of 32.2. Quarterback JC French IV has led the offense with 1,677 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. The Eagles' offense relies on its passing game and is backed up by a solid running attack. Running back OJ Arnold has 512 rushing yards on 89 carries with 3 touchdowns, while receiver Camden Brown has become French's favorite target with 642 yards and 9 scores on 40 receptions.
The Eagles have performed well on offense, ranking among the stronger passing teams in the Sun Belt, but continue to allow too many big plays on defense. Georgia Southern has allowed over 400 total yards per game, including 35 or more points in three of its last four games. The defense against the run has been hit for over 200 yards in consecutive weeks, and continues to be an area that must be improved.
Last week's loss at Arkansas State exposed those same defensive problems. Georgia Southern jumped ahead 14-0 behind two early touchdown passes from French IV, but they were overrun after halftime, giving up 34 points. French threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns, but the offense managed just a field goal in the second half. The defense allowed 247 rushing yards and couldn't contain quarterback Jaylen Raynor, who ran for three touchdowns.
Injuries:
- A. Brown Sr. (CB) – Questionable
- D. Mbadinga (RB) – Questionable
- C. Mays (WR) – Questionable
- A. Wilson (DL) – Questionable
- L. Bullard (DL) – Questionable
- C. Gamble (CB) – Questionable
- B. Palmer (DL) – Questionable
- J. Whitehead (DL) – Questionable
- K. Jordan (DL) – Questionable
- M. Downs (DL) – Questionable
- C. Williams (OG) – Questionable
- F. Orris (RB) – Questionable
- J. Samuel (RB) – Questionable
- D. Dempsey (K) – Questionable
- A. Heath (TE) – Questionable
- E. Walton (TE) – Questionable
- R. Helms (TE) – Questionable
- J. Dallas (WR) – Out
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Appalachian State Mountaineers Aim to Protect Home Field
Appalachian State is scoring an average of 30.9 points per game while allowing 28.3. Quarterbacks JJ Kohl and AJ Swann have shared duties this season, combining for 2,166 passing yards with 16 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Swann, who threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns in relief last week, has 1,083 yards with 8 touchdowns. The ground game has been led by Rashod Dubinion, who has gained 756 yards on 138 carries and 4 touchdowns. Jaden Barnes is the leading receiver with 445 yards and 6 touchdowns.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers' defense has been inconsistent. They allow 382 total yards per game but have held opponents under 25 points in three of the last five games. Linebacker Colton Phares leads the defense with 60 tackles, and lineman Thomas Davis leads with 3 sacks. Appalachian State has had problems pressuring the pocket, with only 11 sacks in eight games. That lack of pressure could give French and the Georgia Southern receivers more opportunities in the open field.
Appalachian State trailed early and nearly rallied back in its last outing, a 24-21 loss at Old Dominion. Kohl started and threw for 138 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Swann came in late to spark the offense and finished 12-of-16 for 140 yards and two touchdowns. The Mountaineers gave up 305 yards through the air and three touchdowns to Old Dominion. Appalachian State will need better defense in the red zone if it hopes to stay above .500.
Injuries:
- T. Ramsey (OG) – Questionable
- J. Ramsey (OG) – Questionable
- K. Roberts (RB) – Out
Georgia Southern Eagles at App State Mountaineers Pick
Spread Pick for Georgia Southern vs. App State
- App State -5.5 (4 Units)
The Appalachian State offense should perform well at home against a Georgia Southern defense that allows over 30 points per game. Swann's accuracy gives the Mountaineers an ability to sustain drives, and Dubinion's ability to run the ball can control tempo. Injuries have hit the defensive front of Georgia Southern, which could make opening holes for Dubinion easier. Expect the Mountaineers to take advantage of playing at home to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Georgia Southern vs. App State
- Over 62.5 (4 Units)
Both of these teams are among the higher-scoring teams in the Sun Belt and have given up a good number of big plays. Georgia Southern scores almost 32 points per game, while Appalachian State is just above 30. Considering both defenses allow over 380 total yards per game, this has the makings of a high-scoring matchup.
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