Georgia Southern vs App State Best Bets, Prediction & Pick for Thursday

By Ryan Potts in College Football
Published: November 5, 2025 at 9:05 pm EST

Game Overview

The Georgia Southern Eagles (3-5) face off against the App State Mountaineers (4-4) in the 39th edition of “Deeper Than Hate.” The match will take place at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina, with kickoff at 7:30 PM ET on Thursday. ESPN2 will broadcast the game.

Team Performance and Key Players

Clay Helton's Eagles have an average offense, ranked 67th in scoring, contrasted by a struggling defense, positioned 128th nationally. Known historically as a strong rushing team, Georgia Southern is currently being outperformed on the ground by 103.9 yards per game, reflecting their frequent negative game situations.

Quarterback JC French stands out for his strong performance, tallying 19 total touchdowns and only six interceptions. He is also the team’s leading rusher with five touchdowns. French has developed a strong connection with receiver Camden Brown, who leads the Sun Belt Conference with nine touchdowns and accounts for over one-third of Georgia Southern’s receiving yards.

Prediction and Best Bets

The prediction and three best bets for this Sun Belt clash have been finalized, focusing on key player performances and team dynamics to guide betting decisions for Thursday night’s game.

"Clay Helton’s Eagles have a middle-of-the-pack offense (67th in scoring) and a disastrous defense (128th). Usually one of the premier rushing teams in college football, the Eagles are being outgunned on the ground by 103.9 yards per game."

"Quarterback JC French has been sharp. He has 19 total touchdowns to just six interceptions. His five rushing touchdowns lead the team."

"French has been particularly dialed in with receiver Camden Brown, who leads the Sun Belt with nine touchdowns. Brown has over one-third of all of Georgia Southern’s receiving yards."

Author's summary: The upcoming Georgia Southern vs App State game highlights contrasting team strengths, with Georgia Southern relying heavily on QB JC French and WR Camden Brown amidst defensive struggles.

Sports Betting Dime — 2025-11-06