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Countdown to Kickoff - Appalachian State
10/21/2015 1:00:00 PM | Football
Eagles primed for primetime battle at The Rock
Here are 10 things about Georgia Southern's upcoming Sun Belt Conference game at Appalachian State that will get you ready for the game, which kicks off at 7:32 p.m., on Thursday in Kidd Brewer Stadium:
10: Head coach Willie Fritz needs 10 wins to reach the 200-win mark at the collegiate level.
9: Georgia Southern and Appalachian State combined to win nine FCS national championships.
8: Eight of Georgia Southern's touchdowns in 2015 have been 40 yards or longer in distance.
7: The Eagles rushed for seven touchdowns in the win against New Mexico State last week.
6: Six of the previous nine contests between GS and Appalachian State have been decided by seven points or less.
5: After getting shut out in the opener, the Eagles have score 40 or more points in each of their past five games.
4: The Eagles have won just four of their previous 13 games at Appalachian State.
3: Georgia Southern has lost its last three games at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone.
2: The Eagles are 2-0 on the road in conference games this season, beating Idaho and ULM.
1: The winner of this game will become eligible for its first NCAA bowl bid with its sixth win.
10: Head coach Willie Fritz needs 10 wins to reach the 200-win mark at the collegiate level.
9: Georgia Southern and Appalachian State combined to win nine FCS national championships.
8: Eight of Georgia Southern's touchdowns in 2015 have been 40 yards or longer in distance.
7: The Eagles rushed for seven touchdowns in the win against New Mexico State last week.
6: Six of the previous nine contests between GS and Appalachian State have been decided by seven points or less.
5: After getting shut out in the opener, the Eagles have score 40 or more points in each of their past five games.
4: The Eagles have won just four of their previous 13 games at Appalachian State.
3: Georgia Southern has lost its last three games at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone.
2: The Eagles are 2-0 on the road in conference games this season, beating Idaho and ULM.
1: The winner of this game will become eligible for its first NCAA bowl bid with its sixth win.
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