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Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe throws a touchdown pass, his sixth of the game, during the second half of the Boca Bowl NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 in Boca Raton, Fla. Zappe threw for 422 yards and six touchdowns as the Western Kentucky beat Appalachian State 59-38. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Zappe gets records, WKU rolls past App St 59-38 in Boca Bowl

By Chuck King Dec. 18, 2021 02:57 PM 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

Appalachian State wide receiver Malik Williams catches a touchdown pass under pressure from Georgia Southern's Deonta Bembry in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
No. 20 ULL seeks 1st Sun Belt title game triumph vs App St.

By Brett Martel Dec. 02, 2021 06:25 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) escapes the grasp of Louisiana-Monroe linebacker Quae Drake (32) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 20 ULL, Appalachian State await 3rd Sun Belt title clash

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 05:01 PM EST

Appalachian State defensive back Steven Jones Jr. (6) tackles Coastal Carolina running back Reese White (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Brice, Appalachian State upset No. 14 Coastal Carolina 30-27

By Steve Reed Oct. 20, 2021 11:23 PM EDT

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

Coastal Carolina's Myles Olufemi (41) reacts after making a tackle against Arkansas State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Jonesboro, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 14 Coastal Carolina eager to shine in national spotlight

By Steve Reed Oct. 19, 2021 12:04 PM EDT

Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
No. 22 Miami escapes Appalachian State test, 25-23

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 11, 2021 10:45 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 running back Camerun Peoples (6) runs past North Texas defensive back Upton Stout (18) during the inaugural Myrtle Beach Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C. Peoples gained 319 yards and scored five touchdowns on 23 carries to lead Appalachian State to a 56-28 win. (Keith Jacobs/The Sun News via AP)
Peoples sets bowl rushing mark, App State tops North Texas

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 21, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) is knocked out of bounds, after making a first down, by Louisiana-Lafayette safety Bralen Trahan (24) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)
No. 20 La.-Lafayette overcomes bad snaps to beat App State

Dec. 05, 2020 12:37 AM EST

No. 20 La-Lafayette looks for first win vs Appalachian St

By Steve Reed Dec. 03, 2020 02:52 PM EST
The 20th-ranked Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have already secured a spot in the Sun Belt Conference championship game for the third straight season. ...

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'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

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 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...