Georgia Southern Eagles vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Prediction, 12/29/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Southern Eagles vs Appalachian State Mountaineers

Date: Monday, December 29, 2025

Location: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Mountaineers (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60

Protective Stadium is the location where the Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-7) will meet the Georgia Southern Eagles (6-6) on Monday, December 29, 2025 in the JLab Birmingham Bowl. Georgia Southern is 7.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 60.

The Georgia Southern Eagles come into this matchup with a record of 6-6 for this season. In their last contest, the Eagles played the Marshall Thundering Herd and walked away with a win by a score of 24-19. The Georgia Southern Eagles ended up running the ball 48 different times and accumulated 173 yds, which earned them an average of 3.6 yards per carry. In all, they tallied 87 plays which gave them 528 yards. Georgia Southern surrendered 22 completions on 35 tries for a total of 308 yds, and a completion percentage of 62.9%. On the ground, the Eagles conceded 64 yards on 16 attempts, which is an average of 4.0 yards per run surrendered.

The Eagles have racked up 4,807 total yards for the season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Georgia Southern has compiled 25 touchdowns via the pass and 16 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 12 different times. Georgia Southern has 265 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 65 penalties for 613 yards. As a unit they're holding an average of 146.8 yards on the ground ranking them 79th in college football. Regarding getting in the endzone, the Georgia Southern Eagles are sitting at 27.8 points per game.

The Eagles are ranked 129th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 34.2 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.7 yards per rushing attempt and 220.7 yards on the ground per game this year. Overall, they have given up 2,648 yards via the running game in 12 outings. In terms of passing yardage, the Eagles are conceding 2,934 yards which has them ranked 106th in the nation. They have surrendered 244.5 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 64.3%. Over the course of this year, they are granting 465.2 yards/game which puts them 134th in the country. They have yielded 16 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 34 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Mountaineers come into this matchup with a record of 5-7 this season. The last time they took the field, the Mountaineers took a loss by a score of 30-29 when they played the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Appalachian State allowed 34 running attempts for 85 yards (2.5 yds per carry). The Mountaineers passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 68.1%, surrendering 363 yards on 32 for 47 through the air. The Mountaineers finished the contest with 453 yds while they ran 75 plays (6.0 yds per play). Appalachian State rushed for 5.1 yards per carry, finishing the game with 182 yds on 36 carries.

In relation to the points being put on the board, the Mountaineers are ranking 84th in college football holding an average of 25.3 PPG. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are averaging 383.8 yards per game, which has them sitting 71st in college football. The Appalachian State offense has accrued 766 yards of penalties on 82 violations, which ranks them 42nd in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 11 picks while losing 7 fumbles and they have been able to earn 253 1st downs. For the season to this point, the Mountaineers have thrown for a total of 3,144 yards via the pass as well as an average of 262.0 throwing yards per game, putting them at 33rd in Division 1. They have an average of 121.8 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,462 yards overall.

Appalachian State has yielded a total of 1,667 yards rushing (138.9 yards per game) in addition to 22 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have surrendered 22 touchdowns via the pass as well as 276.0 yards/game, which has them in 134th in Division 1. This year, they have conceded 358 points. They have compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 12 interceptions for the season. The Mountaineers defense has participated in 874 plays, which has them ranked 115th in D-1. The Mountaineers are surrendering 29.8 points per game, which has them sitting 104th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Eagles/Mountaineers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Mountaineers +7.5

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