Final Score: App State 27 Louisiana 17 Quarterbacks: B- Starting quarterback and redshirt sophomore Zac Thomas had an up and down performance, completing 10 of 20 passing attempts for 106 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown pass to redshirt sophomore running back Darrynton Evans. He also rushed five times for 43 yards, converting on
On family weekend in front of a crowd of 27,082, the Mountaineers (5-1, 3-0 Sun Belt) knocked off the Ragin’ Cajuns of Louisiana (3-4, 1-2 Sun Belt) by a final score of 27-17. Even though the passing offense wasn’t as successful as it has been most of the season, App State was able to
On Sept. 22 redshirt freshman D’Andre Hicks rushed for 150 yards on just 11 carries, averaging 13.6 yards per carry. He added a 73-yard run for a touchdown as well during the game. That run was the first touchdown of what should be many for the running back. What makes this performance even more impressive
The Mountaineers’ special teams unit is currently No. 1 in the nation, according to ESPN. As a unit, they have scored four touchdowns in four games both on kickoffs and punt returns. A majority of this notoriety resulted from the added scoring threat they bring. Not only can the offense score touchdowns, but the
On a day that tied for App State’s latest home opening football game since 1972, the Mountaineers dominated the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, finishing with a final score of 72-7. Things started off quickly with redshirt sophomore quarterback Zac Thomas completing his first pass attempt to graduate transfer receiver Dominique Heath for 64 yards and a
From an interim director to new halftime shows featuring music from Queen and “West Side Story,” this year is looking different for the Marching Mountaineers as they head into their first performance of the season. Since the departure of Kevin Richardson, App State’s former marching band director, the university has been searching for a new
Every week, the Sports Desk will collaborate on NFL Power Rankings and write short pieces on how each team is doing. Tune in every week on Wednesday’s to see the updated rankings! 1. Los Angeles Rams Silas Albright, Sports Reporter Hopes are high for football season in LA, as their team has
App State (1-1, 0-0 Sun Belt) vs. Charlotte (1-1, 0-0 CUSA) September 8, 2018 6 p.m. ET Final Score: App State 45 Charlotte 9 Grades: Quarterback: A+ New starter, redshirt sophomore Zac Thomas, made his second start of his career against the 49ers and shined, completing all 14 of his pass attempts for
After a heartbreaking loss at Penn State last week, the App State football team had two choices. They could either let the early loss define their season or use it as motivation for the rest of their schedule and Saturday they showed just how resilient they were in their 45-9 win against UNC-Charlotte. “After
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Zac Thomas’ debut as the starting quarterback for the App State Mountaineers has been talked about since he arrived on campus before the start of the 2016 season, and even more so following four-year starter Taylor Lamb’s departure after the 34-0 Dollar General Bowl victory over Toledo at the conclusion of last
