App State at Georgia Southern
The Deeper than Hate, App State at Georgia Southern, kicks off Saturday, Oct 31 at 6:30 PM EDT on ESPN+. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a game to flip to between plays: 16 of 100 (Worth a Flip), mostly on rivalry: Deeper than Hate and conference game.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- ESPN+ · Streaming only · ESPN+
- Venue
- Allen E. Paulson Stadium
- City
- Statesboro, GA
- Week
- Week 9
- Conference game
- Yes
- Rivalry
- Deeper than Hate
Worth a Flip
App State5–2
Wvs Maine55–3
Wat E. Carolina27–24
Wvs Charlotte26–21
Lat NC State31–41
Lvs Old Dominion3–10
Wat Coastal Car.35–32
Wvs JMU34–31
at Ga. Southern
Nothing since.
Ga. Southern3–4
Wvs Charleston Southern31–0
Lat Clemson7–22
Lat Jax State27–31
Lvs Houston28–42
Wat Coastal Car.31–24
Lvs JMU24–27
Wat Old Dominion23–15
vs App State
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 53.9 points a game and App State plays fast — 70.3 snaps a game, 41st nationally. The last 5 meetings have averaged a 12.2-point margin.
PaceSpeed LimitBoth Speed Limit
SeriesSplit Decisionavg margin 12.2 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| App State | Georgia Southern | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 29.569th | 24.493rd | |
| Points allowed | 21.854th | 23.063rd | |
| Yards per play | 6.054th | 5.775th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.051st | 5.047th | |
| Plays per game | 70.341st | 69.449th | |
| Turnover margin | +423rd | +247th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 35.9%106th | 39.2%80th |
More stats +11
| App State | Georgia Southern | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 154.271st | 121.9115th | |
| Passing yards per game | 267.732nd | 275.324th | |
| QB completion rate | 67.3%33rd | 67.0%37th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 8.243rd | 6.9101st | |
| O-line rank | 74thline yards · sack rate | 41stline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 27thstuff rate · havoc | 26thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 9107th | 1817th | |
| Interceptions | 97th | 2115th | |
| Forced fumbles | 288th | 610th | |
| Penalties per game | 6.775th | 7.9114th | |
| Time of possession | 30:0866th | 31:5732nd |
The series
Ga. Southern leads 4–1 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ga. Southern 25–23 | 2 |
| 2025 | Ga. Southern 29–10 | 19 |
| 2024 | Ga. Southern 29–20 | 9 |
| 2023 | App State 55–27 | 28 |
| 2022 | Ga. Southern 51–48 | 3 |
How to watch
| Network | ESPN+ |
|---|---|
| Stream | Streaming only · ESPN+ |
| Kickoff | 6:30 PM EDT |
| Where | Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, GA |
What the Meter sees
| Rivalry: Deeper than HateThey do not like each other, and they never have | +8.0 |
|---|---|
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| Program baselineA small floor for every FBS program; bigger for a power-conference team or one receiving votes | +2.0 |
| Where it's onESPN+ — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +1.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 16 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does App State vs Georgia Southern start?
- Saturday, Oct 31 at 6:30 PM EDT.
- What channel is App State vs Georgia Southern on?
- ESPN+.
- Is App State vs Georgia Southern a rivalry game?
- Yes. It's the Deeper than Hate.