Bryant's 4 FGs, Todd's rushing TD help Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 19-3

STATESBORO, Ga. -- , Taeo Todd had a rushing touchdown, Tripp Bryant kicked four field goals, and Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 19-3 on Saturday night. Chance Gamble intercepted a pass in the end zone with 3:02 left in the game to seal it. The Eagles, who are 5-0 in games played on Halloween, moved atop the standings in the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference. Max Johnson was 36-of-47 passing for 318 yards for Georgia Southern (4-4, 3-1) and Alex Taylor had 10 receptions for 93 yards. Bryant made a 25-yard field goal to open the scoring almost a minute into the second quarter. Todd capped a 12-play, 81-yard drive with a 5-yard rushing touchdown that gave the Eagles a 10-point lead with 7:04 left in the first half. Appalachian State (5-3, 2-2) finished with 222 total yards, just six yards rushing, and was 2 of 9 on third-down conversions.