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Eagles to host Appalachian State in nationally televised game

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Frank Fortune - Georgia Southern Athletics

Football | 10/25/2016 11:43:00 AM

Here are 10 things about Georgia Southern's upcoming Sun Belt game against Appalachian State that will get you ready for the game, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. inside Paulson Stadium and can be seen on ESPNU:

10: Junior linebacker Chris DeLaRosa had a career-high 10 total tackles in the Eagles' win at New Mexico State last week.

9: Georgia Southern and Appalachian State combined to win nine FCS national championships.

8: Quarterback Seth Shuman became the eighth true freshman to play this season when he saw action at New Mexico State last week.

7: The Eagles have won seven of the 11 games all-time against Appalachian State at Paulson Stadium.

6: Six of the previous 10 contests between GS and Appalachian State have been decided by seven points or less.

5: Matt Breida stands fifth all-time for FBS rushing yards in the state of Georgia with 3,413 yards.

4: Georgia Southern's defense and special teams forced four fumbles last week in the win at New Mexico State.

3: The Eagles have won all three home Thursday games in program history.

2: Thursday's game will be the first of two home Thursday night games this season for the Eagles.

1: Both Georgia Southern and App State won their first bowl game last year in their first year of eligibility.

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Players Mentioned

Matt Breida

#36 Matt Breida

RB
5' 11"
Senior
Chris DeLaRosa

#34 Chris DeLaRosa

LB
6' 1"
Junior
Seth Shuman

#10 Seth Shuman

QB
6' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Matt Breida

#36 Matt Breida

5' 11"
Senior
RB
Chris DeLaRosa

#34 Chris DeLaRosa

6' 1"
Junior
LB
Seth Shuman

#10 Seth Shuman

6' 1"
Freshman
QB