STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) — Georgia Southern returns after an open date last week. The Eagles prepare to take on one of their biggest rivals this Thursday, App State. Georgia Southern needs to win three of its last four games if they wish to make a fourth straight bowl game.

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers game, Saturday, Oct. 18.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Georgia Southern Eagles play in a meeting of Sun Belt opponents Georgia Southern (3-5) at Appalachian State (4-4), Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. EST.

A flag-planting incident sparked an on-field melee between Coastal Carolina and Appalachian State on Saturday.

EA Sports rolled out a new batch of alternate uniforms for College Football 26 on Thursday, and among the additions was one of Appalachian State’s fan favorite looks: the Mountaineers’ “ Corn Cob ” throwback helmet.

ODU’s defense also played well. A week after surrendering 624 yards at JMU, which tied a school record, the Monarchs held App State to 374 yards and forced two turnovers. Cornerback Zion Frink led ODU with 13 tackles while Nickendre Stiger added seven.

Colton Joseph passed for 305 yards and three touchdowns and turnover-prone ODU finally turned in a mostly clean effort in a Sun Belt Conference win at S.B. Ballard Stadium.

Coastal Carolina is issuing a statement after an altercation following the team’s win against rival Appalachian State.