Fresh off of a win to get them bowl eligible, the Georgia Southern Football Team stands at a 6-1 record and is set to square off against perhaps their biggest rival, Appalachian State, on Thursday.
Not only is this game about the hatred and bragging rights between the two schools, the contest could have major implications on the race to claim the Sun Belt East Division Title. Before the schools face off on Thursday, here are four things to know about the match up.
Appalachian State holds the series lead
The two schools have met 33 teams on the gridiron, with the Mountaineers leading the series 19-13-1.