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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, 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 stiff arms a Georgia Southern receiver in a 27-3 Senior Day victory. Jackson finished with seven tackles, including one tackle for loss.

Mountaineers match up with prolific Western Kentucky offense in Boca Raton Bowl

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
December 17, 2021
Senior linebacker D’Marco Jackson stares down Louisiana quarterback Levi Lewis before the snap. Jackson led the Mountaineers in solo tackles, tackles for loss and quarterback hurries.

Mountaineers topped by Ragin’ Cajuns in third Sun Belt Championship

Dan Davidson, Sports Editor
December 5, 2021
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
Head coach Shawn Clark leads the Mountaineers onto the field in their conference matchup against Louisiana Oct. 12, 2021. Clark enters his fourth full season as head coach.

Mountaineers seek to keep title hopes alive against No. 14 Chanticleers

Dan Davidson, Sports Editor
October 20, 2021
Sophomore Nate Noel eludes multiple Panthers as he racks up some of his 74 rushing yards on the day. Noel also ran in a 22-yard touchdown in the first quarter, his first score of the year.

Mountaineers cage Panthers in 45-16 conference opener

Dan Davidson, Sports Editor
October 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
Junior cornerback Shaun Jolly caught five interceptions in his breakout 2019 season. Now heading into 2020, Jolly has been named to six different preseason All-American teams.

“I always knew what I could do:” Jolly looks to build on breakout 2019 season

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter
September 11, 2020
Quarterback Zac Thomas, this years Sun Belt preseason offensive player of year, (far right) leads App State onto the field before a 56-37 victory against Coastal Carolina on Sept. 28.

Mountaineers favorite to win Sun Belt, 10 selections on preseason all-conference teams

Silas Albright, Reporter
August 25, 2020
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