Georgia Southern Claims Sun Belt East Lead, Beats App State 19-3

Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 19-3 on Saturday night to move atop the Sun Belt East, extending its winning streak over the Mountaineers to four games. Taeo Todd scored the game’s only touchdown, and kicker Tripp Bryant made four field goals, including a career-long 48-yarder. The Eagles held App State to six rushing yards and controlled possession, while quarterback Max Johnson threw for 318 yards. App State center Jayden Thomas was carted off after taking a hit to the head just before halftime and did not return. Georgia Southern next hosts Marshall, while App State hosts Georgia State.