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App State meets Georgia Southern in Halloween rivalry game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 11:29 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

App State meets Georgia Southern in Halloween rivalry game
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App State faces Georgia Southern in a crucial Sun Belt East matchup at Paulson Stadium on Saturday, October 31, at 6:30 p.m. ET. The game, known as the 'Deeper Than Hate' rivalry, highlights both teams’ need for a win to maintain their title hopes. App State enters with a 5-2 record following a thrilling overtime victory over James Madison, while Georgia Southern is 3-4 after ending a four-game losing streak against Old Dominion on October 15. Quarterback injuries loom over both sides as they prepare for this critical game.

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  • •App State leads the series 21-19-1.
  • •Georgia Southern won four of the last five matchups.
  • •Both teams need a win to stay in title contention.
  • •Max Johnson's status is uncertain for Georgia Southern.
  • •Malachi Singleton led a comeback win for App State last week.
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App State and Georgia Southern clash Saturday in Statesboro. See the stats, the history, and why this Sun Belt East game matters more than most.

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