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Sun Belt Commissioner Says Conference Rematch in Birmingham Bowl Was Unavoidable

Appalachian State accepted the Birmingham Bowl invitation after multiple teams declined, ensuring bowl participation for both Sun Belt division rivals in a rare postseason rematch.

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The two teams are not only part of the Sun Belt Conference, they’re division rivals in the SBC East.

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Georgia Southern finally gets Birmingham Bowl opponent after delays

Georgia Southern finally has its Birmingham Bowl opponent after seven teams declined the invite, with Appalachian State stepping in.

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Here's how Appalachian State got a bowl bid - and a rematch with Georgia Southern

Head coach Dowell Loggains and the Mountaineers jumped at the chance to give their seniors an extra game and to gain additional practice sessions.

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Sun Belt commissioner says conference rematch in Birmingham Bowl was unavoidable

The two teams are not only part of the Sun Belt Conference, they’re division rivals in the SBC East.

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