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Georgia Southern, Appalachian State Set for Historic Bowl Clash

12/8/2025

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Georgia Southern University (6-6) and Appalachian State University (5-7) will play in the JLab Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium on December 29, 2024.
Both teams accepted invitations after several higher-ranked teams declined bowl bids.
Appalachian State head coach Dowell Loggains emphasized the postseason's significance for their program.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN with kickoff at 2 p.m. ET, and this bowl appearance is a first for both schools.

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Georgia Southern University (6-6) and Appalachian State University (5-7) will play in the JLab Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium on December 29, 2024.
Both teams accepted invitations after several higher-ranked teams declined bowl bids.
Appalachian State head coach Dowell Loggains emphasized the postseason's significance for their program.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN with kickoff at 2 p.m. ET, and this bowl appearance is a first for both schools.