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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

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)
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

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)
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...

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) breaks away from Charlotte defenders during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
No. 23 Appalachian State faces sharp young QB at Marshall

By John Raby Sep. 17, 2020 11:06 AM EDT

Appalachian State football players make their entrance to the field prior to an NCAA college football game against UNC-Charlotte on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Charlotte at Appalachian State 9/12/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 02:45 PM EDT

Appalachian State opens season with 35-20 win over Charlotte

Sep. 12, 2020 03:50 PM EDT
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Thomas Hennigan caught a 51-yard touchdown pass, Daetrich Harrington added two fourth-quarter scoring runs and Appalachian State beat...

Appalachian St., La.-Lafayette, back as Sun Belt favorites

Sep. 02, 2020 10:37 AM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Appalachian State and Louisiana-Lafayette have given the Sun Belt Conference a top-heavy look in recent seasons. The...

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) throws a pass as UAB linebacker Jordan Smith (22) defends during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
No. 20 Appalachian St. tops UAB 31-17 in New Orleans Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 22, 2019 12:57 AM EST

Florida Atlantic's James Charles, left, scores a touchdown against SMU's Tyeson Neals during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen’s finale

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 07:51 PM EST

Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans (3) takes the handoff from quarterback Zac Thomas (12) and runs for his second touchdown of the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Sun Belt Football Championship against Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
No. 20 Appalachian State, UAB face off in New Orleans Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 10:56 AM EST

Appalachian State running back Daetrich Harrington (4) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Troy on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 20 Appalachian State faces UAB in New Orleans Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 05:14 PM EST

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) escapes the tackle attempt by Virginia cornerback Heskin Smith (23) and Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Etienne scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
No. 1 LSU locks up playoff spot, routing No. 4 Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2019 08:37 PM EST