Summary
Georgia Southern and Appalachian State, both part of the Sun Belt Conference, will face each other in the Birmingham Bowl on December 29, 2025. Georgia Southern is coming into the game with a stronger recent record, while Appalachian State has faced several player losses this season.
Key Facts
- The game is scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET.
- It will be televised on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and available for live streaming on Fubo.
- Georgia Southern finished the season with a 6-6 record, having won three of its last four games.
- Key players for Georgia Southern include quarterback JC French IV, who threw 19 touchdowns, and receiver Camden Brown, who caught 14 touchdowns.
- Appalachian State's record is 5-7, with losses in five of their last six games.
- Appalachian State lost several players to the transfer portal, including quarterbacks AJ Swann and JJ Kohl.
- Noah Gillon is expected to start as quarterback for Appalachian State.
- Georgia Southern won the previous matchup against Appalachian State on November 6 with a score of 25-23.
