Werts leads Georgia Southern past No. 25 App State 34-14
Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts poses with a fan after an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. Georgia Southern won 34-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts poses with a fan after an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. Georgia Southern won 34-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 11:16 PM EDT
Appalachian State quarterback Peyton Derrick (13) prepares to pass as offensive lineman Chandler Greer, left, blocks Georgia Southern linebacker Benz Josue (54) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Appalachian State quarterback Peyton Derrick (13) prepares to pass as offensive lineman Chandler Greer, left, blocks Georgia Southern linebacker Benz Josue (54) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 09:25 PM EDT
Georgia Southern wide receiver Darion Anderson (81) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Shai Werts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Georgia Southern wide receiver Darion Anderson (81) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Shai Werts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 09:42 PM EDT
Georgia Southern head coach Chad Lunsford hugs offensive lineman Curtis Rainey, right, during the final moments of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. Georgia Southern won 34-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Georgia Southern head coach Chad Lunsford hugs offensive lineman Curtis Rainey, right, during the final moments of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. Georgia Southern won 34-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 11:10 PM EDT
Georgia Southern fans and teammates fill the field after an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Georgia Southern fans and teammates fill the field after an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 11:13 PM EDT
Georgia Southern running back Wesley Fields (21) looks back while running for a touchdown against Appalachian State during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Georgia Southern running back Wesley Fields (21) looks back while running for a touchdown against Appalachian State during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 11:22 PM EDT
Georgia Southern running back Wesley Fields (21) is lifted in celebration of his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Georgia Southern running back Wesley Fields (21) is lifted in celebration of his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 09:42 PM EDT
Appalachian State defensive lineman Josh Houser reacts after his team could not convert on third down during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Appalachian State defensive lineman Josh Houser reacts after his team could not convert on third down during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 11:30 PM EDT
Georgia Southern running back C.J. Wright (94) celebrates as he and his team rush the field after an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. Georgia Southern won 34-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Georgia Southern running back C.J. Wright (94) celebrates as he and his team rush the field after an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. Georgia Southern won 34-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 11:35 PM EDT
Georgia Southern safety Darrell Baker Jr. intercepts a pass intended for Appalachian State wide receiver Dominique Heath (4) as cornerback Monquavion Brinson, right, also defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Georgia Southern safety Darrell Baker Jr. intercepts a pass intended for Appalachian State wide receiver Dominique Heath (4) as cornerback Monquavion Brinson, right, also defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 09:34 PM EDT
Appalachian State head coach Scott Satterfield and Georgia Southern head coach Chad Lunsford, right, talk before an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. The two rival coaches were roommates while graduate assistants in school at Appalachian State. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Appalachian State head coach Scott Satterfield and Georgia Southern head coach Chad Lunsford, right, talk before an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. The two rival coaches were roommates while graduate assistants in school at Appalachian State. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 07:27 PM EDT
Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts (4) pitches to running back Monteo Garrett, left, while under pressure from Appalachian State linebacker Noel Cook (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts (4) pitches to running back Monteo Garrett, left, while under pressure from Appalachian State linebacker Noel Cook (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Oct. 25, 2018 09:22 PM EDT