Malik Williams
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

FILE - Louisville forward Malik Williams (5) smiles as he walks off the court during the second half an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Louisville Cardinals 2/22/2020

Dec. 03, 2020 11:49 PM EST

Appalachian State center Noah Hannon (60) and wide receiver Malik Williams celebrate Williams touchdown reception against Troy in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Troy at Appalachian State 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 07:23 PM EST

Appalachian State center Noah Hannon (60) and wide receiver Malik Williams celebrate Williams touchdown reception against Troy in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Thomas throws for 4 TDs, App State downs Troy, 47-10

Nov. 28, 2020 07:20 PM EST

Appalachian State defensive backShaun Jolly, right, breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Arkansas State wide receiver Jonathan Adams Jr., front left, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Thomas accounts for 5 TDs, App State beats Arkansas State

Oct. 22, 2020 11:15 PM EDT

Wake Forest running back Kenneth Walker III carries while pursued by Campbell defensive back James Tarver (16) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Campbell at Wake Forest 10/2/2020

Oct. 02, 2020 10:33 PM EDT

No. 20 App St faces Louisiana-Lafayette for Sun Belt title

The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 03:42 PM EST
Louisiana-Lafayette (10-2, 7-1 Sun Belt) at No. 20 Appalachian State (11-1, 7-1, No. 21 CFP), Saturday at 12 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line:...

Appalachian State coach Eliah Drinkwitz talks with quarterback Zac Thomas (12) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Troy on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Thomas, No. 22 Appalachian State rout Troy 48-13

By John Zenor Nov. 29, 2019 09:20 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) breaks a tackle by Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati, set for rematch

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Thomas leads Appalachian St. past East Tennessee St. 42-7

Aug. 31, 2019 07:14 PM EDT
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Zach Thomas threw a pair of touchdowns and ran for another as Appalachian State ran up a huge second-half lead to beat East Tennessee State 42-7...

Appalachian State players hoist interim head coach Mark Ivey onto their shoulders after their victory over Middle Tennessee in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Appalachian State won 45-13. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Appalachian St. rolls past Middle Tenn. in N.O. Bowl, 45-13

By Brett Martel Dec. 16, 2018 12:20 AM EST

Georgia Southern quarterback Shai Werts poses with a fan after an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Statesboro, Ga. Georgia Southern won 34-14. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Werts leads Georgia Southern past No. 25 App State 34-14

Oct. 25, 2018 10:44 PM EDT

Penn State's Amani Oruwariye (21) intercepts a pass intended for Appalachian State's Corey Sutton (2) in the end zone during overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. Penn State won 45-38 in OT. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 10 Nittany Lions edge Appalachian State 45-38 in OT

By Travis Johnson Sep. 01, 2018 04:53 PM EDT

Appalachian State defenders Thomas Hennigan (5), Corey Sutton (2) and Josh Thomas (7), break up a pass intended for Penn State's KJ Hamler (1) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
No. 10 Nittany Lions survives in OT vs Appalachian State

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2018 11:57 AM EDT