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Georgia Southern 29, Appalachian State 10
Georgia Southern forced four turnovers and secured its first bowl win under coach Clay Helton, completing a historic sweep of Appalachian State this season.
- On Dec. 29, 2025 Georgia Southern Eagles defeated Appalachian State Mountaineers 29-10 in the Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium , aired nationally on ESPN.
- After a Week 11 meeting that Georgia Southern won 25-23, Appalachian State reached the bowl despite a 5-7 record due to postseason vacancies, with many players entering the transfer portal.
- Georgia Southern's defense forced four turnovers and finished with a plus-four turnover margin that controlled the game.
- By sweeping Appalachian State, the Eagles set a rivalry first and earned their first bowl win under head coach Clay Helton, becoming the first Sun Belt team to win both games.
- Appalachian State's roster turnover left true freshmen Matthew Wilson and Noah Gillon at quarterback, whose interceptions hurt drives, while a two-touchdown third quarter pushed Georgia Southern into a 16-point lead.
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Georgia Southern wins Birmingham Bowl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — OJ Arnold had 152 yards rushing on 11 carries, Terrance Gibbs and Weston Bryant each had a rushing touchdown, and Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 29-10 on Monday to win the Birmingham Bowl.
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Short-handed Mountaineers fall to Georgia Southern, 29-10, in JLab Birmingham Bowl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Making its ninth bowl appearance at the FBS level, a short-handed but determined App State team hung tough for a half before Georgia Southern pulled away to post a 29-10 victory Monday in the JLab Birmingham Bowl.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left, 45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
46% Left
L 46%
C 45%
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