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Former App State receiver Jalen Virgil gallops past South Alabama defenders Nov. 13, 2021. Virgil signed as an undrafted free agent with the Broncos and earned a spot on the initial 53-man roster.

Former Mountaineers make official NFL rosters

Ethan Smith, Associate Sports Editor
September 1, 2022
Former App State receiver Malik Williams finished fifth in program history in catches and receiving yards. Williams had a career-high 206 receiving yards against Coastal Carolina Oct. 20, 2021.

Six Mountaineers sign with NFL teams post-draft

Zach Smith, Reporter
May 3, 2022
Senior linebacker DMarco Jackson performs in positional drills in front of 26 NFL teams during App States Pro Day March 31, 2022.

Mountaineers impress on Pro Day in front of 26 NFL teams

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
April 7, 2022
Senior linebacker DMarco Jackson sprints to the ball against ULM Oct. 30. Jackson is the third Mountaineer to win Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year.

19 Mountaineers headline All-Sun Belt awards

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter
December 5, 2021
Graduate transfer quarterback Chase Brice directs the App State offense against rival Georgia Southern. Brice finished his career as a Mountaineer undefeated at home, winning by an average of 19.5 points at Kidd Brewer Stadium.

Mountaineer football shuts down Georgia Southern 27-3, celebrates Senior Day

Dan Davidson, Sports Editor
November 27, 2021
Senior linebacker Trey Cobb celebrates with teammates after one of his two interceptions against South Alabama. Cobb has three career picks, all coming in the past three games.

Mountaineers’ defense shines in 31-7 Heroes Day victory

Dan Davidson, Sports Editor
November 14, 2021
Graduate transfer quarterback Chase Brice let’s the ball fly with two Chanticleers in his face. Brice posted 347 passing yards and two touchdowns against a defense only giving up 15 points per game.

Mountaineers upset No. 14 Chanticleers for first ranked win since 2007

Cameron Burnett and Noah Cornelius
October 21, 2021
Senior inside linebacker T.D. Roof wraps up star Miami quarterback DEriq King. Roof posted two sacks and seven total tackles against the No. 22 Hurricanes.

App State gears up for sold-out home-opener in Kidd Brewer

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
September 18, 2021
Junior running back Cam Peoples sprints to the end zone, scoring his first of two touchdowns on the day. The 6-2 back posted 100 rushing yards on 14 attempts while splitting the backfield with sophomore Nate Noel, who accumulated 126 yards on 15 rushes.

Abandon ship: Mountaineers sink Pirates in season opener

Dan Davidson and Cameron Burnett
September 3, 2021
The Mountaineers march into The Rock ahead of their late 2020 matchup with Troy. Sophomore running back Nate Noel enters 2021 after posting 510 yards on 82 carries in 10 games as a freshman. He tacked on three touchdowns in those 10 games.

App Nation Previews: Football

Dan Davidson, Sports Editor
August 22, 2021
App State football head coach Shawn Clark responds to questions at Sun Belt Media Day in New Orleans. Clark enters his second year as head coach of the Mountaineers after opening his head coaching career with a 9-3 opening season.

Nine Mountaineers earn preseason Sun Belt honors, voted co-favorites in Sun Belt East

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
July 31, 2021
App State quarterback Zac Thomas prepares to take a snap from center Noah Hannon in App States 45-17 win over Arkansas State Oct. 22. Thomas led the Mountaineers with 216 yards and four TDs through the air, along with 82 yards and a TD on the ground.

Mountaineers cruise past Red Wolves as Kidd Brewer Stadium hosts fans for first time in 2020

Silas Albright and Connor Davidson
October 23, 2020
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