Chase Brice
FILE - The First Responder Bowl logo is displayed on the goalpost during the NCAA college football game between Western Kentucky and Western Michigan in Dallas, on Dec. 30, 2019. A study by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) at Central Florida reported that the overall Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for bowl-bound teams had increased to 81.3%, up from 78% for 2020. Yet the racial gap fell as the average GSR for Black athletes rose from 73.4% in 2020 to 78% this year while white athletes remained steady at 89.7%. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
After the storm: Western Kentucky faces App St in Boca Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2021 11:52 AM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier, right, enters the field with his team for the Sun Belt Conference championship NCAA college football game against Appalachian State in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 20 La.-Lafayette tops App St. 24-16 for Sun Belt title

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2021 07:47 PM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley).
Coastal Carolina at Appalachian State 10/20/2021

Oct. 20, 2021 09:39 PM EDT

CORRECTS TO SEPT. 23 NOT 2 - Appalachian State wide receiver Thomas Hennigan, right, gets past Marshall linebacker Eli Neal after a reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Peoples, Noel lead Appalachian State over Marshal 31-30

Sep. 23, 2021 11:38 PM EDT

Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice (7) is sacked by Miami players during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Appalachian State at Miami (FL) 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice looks for a receiver during the second half against East Carolina in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 22 Miami, stung by Alabama loss, hosts Appalachian State

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 09, 2021 01:37 PM EDT

Appalachian State wide receiver Thomas Hennigan catches a touchdown pass in front of East Carolina cornerback Malik Fleming during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
East Carolina at Appalachian State 9/2/2021

Sep. 02, 2021 08:25 PM EDT

FILE - Charlotte coach Will Healy walks on the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Clemson on Sept. 21, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. Healy and the 49ers open the season Friday against Duke. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, file)
Duke aims to move past 2020 struggles in opener at Charlotte

By Aaron Beard Sep. 02, 2021 11:10 AM EDT

FILE - Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg takes a snap during an NCAA college football practice in Durham, N.C., in this Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, file photo. The Blue Devils are coming off a two-win season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Cutcliffe hopes changes pulls Duke out of 2020 struggles

By Aaron Beard Aug. 18, 2021 10:15 AM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Howell, King headline ACC's wealth of returning QB talent

By Aaron Beard Jul. 21, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

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

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) hands off to running back Donald Chaney Jr. during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)
King, defense help No. 9 Hurricanes beat Blue Devils 48-0

By Aaron Beard Dec. 05, 2020 11:22 PM EST

Jeff Sims' 3 TD passes powers Georgia Tech past Duke, 56-33

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2020 11:06 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — After having to endure an unexpected four-week layoff, Jeff Sims played like he was determined to make up for lost time. ...

North Carolina defensive back Ja'Qurious Conley (0) chases Duke running back Mataeo Durant (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Wallace Wade Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jim Dedmon/Pool Photo via AP)
Williams scores four TDs as Tar Heels rout Duke 56-24

By Bob Sutton Nov. 07, 2020 03:39 PM EST

Duke coach David Cutcliffe stands on the sideline while wearing a face shield during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jaylynn Nash/Pool Photo via AP)
Rivals North Carolina, Duke meet looking to win Victory Bell

By Aaron Beard Nov. 05, 2020 11:01 AM EST

Charlotte quarterback Chris Reynolds (3) passes the football during the first half against Duke in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jaylynn Nash/Pool Photo via AP)
Duke’s short drives key 53-19 rout of Charlotte

By Bob Sutton Oct. 31, 2020 10:42 PM EDT

Duke quarterback Chase Brice (8) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Duke looks for spark against Charlotte after 1-5 start

By Aaron Beard Oct. 29, 2020 11:30 AM EDT

Duke quarterback Chase Brice (8) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
TDs from Angeline, Thomas help NC State beat Duke 31-20

By Aaron Beard Oct. 17, 2020 07:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers argues a call with the officials in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Babers is in the midst of a second straight subpar season and not much relief is in sight. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool, File)
Syracuse grappling with injuries as it slides in the ACC

Oct. 12, 2020 06:22 PM EDT

Duke running back Deon Jackson (4) runs against Syracuse during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 10, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Duke at Syracuse 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 05:55 PM EDT