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Eagles Soar Past Mountaineers in Birmingham Bowl
29 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Georgia Southern and Appalachian State will play in the 2025 Birmingham Bowl.
- This marks the first postseason meeting between the two Sun Belt Conference rivals.
- Appalachian State leads the all-time series, but Georgia Southern won the last two matchups.
A new chapter in the Georgia Southern Eagles and Appalachian State Mountaineers rivalry will unfold on Monday, December 29, 2025, as they face off in the Birmingham Bowl. This marks a significant occasion, being the first postseason game between the two programs since their shared entry into the Sun Belt Conference in 2014. Their consistent annual matchups date back to 1993.
While the Mountaineers have a historical advantage with 19 wins in 35 games since 1987, the Eagles have recently dominated, winning their last two encounters. Notably, Georgia Southern emerged victorious in their most recent matchup on November 6th with a close 25-23 scoreline, adding to the anticipation for this neutral-site showdown.
The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m. EST. Fans can also stream the action via services like Sling TV, YouTube TV, and FUBO. The broadcast will feature Taylor Zarzour and Matt Stinchcomb in the booth, with Alyssa Lang reporting from the sidelines at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama.
