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Appalachian State running back Camerun Peoples (6) runs past North Texas defensive back Upton Stout (18) during the inaugural Myrtle Beach Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C. Peoples gained 319 yards and scored five touchdowns on 23 carries to lead Appalachian State to a 56-28 win. (Keith Jacobs/The Sun News via AP)

Peoples sets bowl rushing mark, App State tops North Texas

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 21, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) is knocked out of bounds, after making a first down, by Louisiana-Lafayette safety Bralen Trahan (24) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)

Appalachian State, North Texas kick off COVID bowl season

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 01:56 PM EST

Appalachian St. beats Georgia Southern with big 4th quarter

Dec. 12, 2020 09:50 PM EST
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Jalen Virgil scored on a 100-yard kickoff return and Nate Noel broke loose for a 70-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, and...

Miami tight end Brevin Jordan (9) tries to fend off Duke safety Marquis Waters (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)

Miami (FL) at Duke 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 11:23 PM EST

No. 20 La.-Lafayette overcomes bad snaps to beat App State

Dec. 05, 2020 12:37 AM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette tight end Johnny Lumpkin (88) is stopped short of a touchdown by Louisiana-Monroe cornerback Kenderick Marbles (12) and safety Austin Hawley (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Monroe, La., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

No. 20 Cajuns looks for measure of revenge vs. App State

The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:45 PM EST

No. 20 La-Lafayette looks for first win vs Appalachian St

By Steve Reed Dec. 03, 2020 02:52 PM EST
The 20th-ranked Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have already secured a spot in the Sun Belt Conference championship game for the third straight season. ...

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) scores against Texas Tech in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2020 08:51 PM EST

Appalachian State center Noah Hannon (60) and wide receiver Malik Williams celebrate Williams touchdown reception against Troy in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)

Thomas throws for 4 TDs, App State downs Troy, 47-10

Nov. 28, 2020 07:20 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) scrambles as Appalachian State's Caleb Spurlin (97) and Nick Hampton close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

No. 15 Coastal Carolina rallies past Appalachian State 34-23

Nov. 21, 2020 04:19 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) scrambles as Appalachian State's Brendan Harrington pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Appalachian State at Coastal Carolina 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 02:03 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall scrambles out of the pocket during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

No. 15 Coastal Carolina seeks control of East vs. App State

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Coastal Carolina's CJ Schrimpf (55) reacts after making a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

No. 15 Coastal Carolina looks for more history vs App State

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 19, 2020 11:27 AM EST

Appalachian State tight end Henry Pearson is taken down by Georgia State's Trajan Stephens-McQueen (6) and Victor Heyward (37) after a first-half reception during an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal via AP)

Georgia State at Appalachian State 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 07:11 PM EST

Late TD run by Peoples lifts App State to 17-13 victory

Nov. 14, 2020 07:05 PM EST

App St. continues winning ways in 38-17 win over Texas St.

Nov. 07, 2020 06:44 PM EST
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Zac Thomas threw for three touchdowns, Daetrich Harrington ran for 113 yards and Appalachian State pulled away from Texas State for a...

Appalachian State defensive backShaun Jolly, right, breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Arkansas State wide receiver Jonathan Adams Jr., front left, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal via AP)

Arkansas State at Appalachian State 10/22/2020

Oct. 22, 2020 11:17 PM EDT

Thomas accounts for 5 TDs, App State beats Arkansas State

Oct. 22, 2020 11:15 PM EDT

Knox, Wells help Marshall beat No. 23 Appalachian State 17-7

By John Raby Sep. 19, 2020 07:35 PM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Brenden Knox rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown, quarterback Grant Wells came up with back-to-back big plays when Marshall needed...