Appalachian State Mountaineers
Appalachian State running back Daetrich Harrington finds a hole in the Campbell defense to break loose for a 40 yard touchdown run during the second half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Campbell at Appalachian State 9/26/2020

Sep. 28, 2020 03:09 AM EDT

Marshall's Lawrence Papillon (4) does a backflip as Marshall players celebrate a win over No. 23 ranked Appalachian State after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Appalachian State at Marshall 9/19/2020

Sep. 19, 2020 09:51 PM EDT

Marshall's Lawrence Papillon (4) does a backflip as Marshall players celebrate a win over No. 23 ranked Appalachian State after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2020 09:49 PM EDT

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 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)
AP Top 25: La.-Lafayette leads 10 new teams in rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 13, 2020 02:44 PM EDT

Appalachian State opens season with 35-20 win over Charlotte

Sep. 12, 2020 03:50 PM EDT
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Thomas Hennigan caught a 51-yard touchdown pass, Daetrich Harrington added two fourth-quarter scoring runs and Appalachian State beat...

Marshall football player acquitted of domestic battery

Sep. 10, 2020 11:50 AM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Marshall University football player charged with strangulation and domestic battery has been acquitted. The...

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...

The Latest: Appalachian State to open sports with no fans

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2020 12:58 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Appalachian State athletics...

SMU adds Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley's brother as assistant

Jan. 21, 2020 05:04 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — SMU has hired Garrett Riley as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The younger brother of Oklahoma coach...

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Nate Woody named Army defensive coordinator

Jan. 02, 2020 01:49 PM EST
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Army has hired Nate Woody as its defensive coordinator. Woody comes to West Point after stints as a defensive...

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) throws a pass as UAB linebacker Jordan Smith (22) defends during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
No. 20 Appalachian St. tops UAB 31-17 in New Orleans Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 22, 2019 12:57 AM EST

Florida Atlantic's James Charles, left, scores a touchdown against SMU's Tyeson Neals during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen’s finale

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 07:51 PM EST

Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans (3) takes the handoff from quarterback Zac Thomas (12) and runs for his second touchdown of the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Sun Belt Football Championship against Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
No. 20 Appalachian State, UAB face off in New Orleans Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 10:56 AM EST

Liberty coach Hugh Freeze, right, talks to quarterback Buckshot Calvert during the team's NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Taylor Irby/The News & Advance via AP)
Georgia Southern and Liberty meet in Cure Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 10:22 AM EST

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)
AP Source: Mizzou hiring Appalachian State's Eli Drinkwitz

By Dave Skretta Dec. 08, 2019 08:00 PM EST

Appalachian State running back Daetrich Harrington (4) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Troy on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 20 Appalachian State faces UAB in New Orleans Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 05:14 PM EST