Brice, Appalachian State pull away from Elon 44-10
The Appalachian State student section cheers on their team during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Elon at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

The Appalachian State student section cheers on their team during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Elon at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Sep. 18, 2021 05:29 PM EDT
Elon's Davis Cheek hands off to Jaylan Thomas during the second quarter against Appalachian State during an NCAA college football game in Boone, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Elon's Davis Cheek hands off to Jaylan Thomas during the second quarter against Appalachian State during an NCAA college football game in Boone, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Sep. 18, 2021 06:10 PM EDT
Appalachian State's Jalen Virgil runs the ball while closely defended by Elon's Nick Veloz (54) and Shamari Wingrd (9) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Appalachian State's Jalen Virgil runs the ball while closely defended by Elon's Nick Veloz (54) and Shamari Wingrd (9) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Sep. 18, 2021 06:10 PM EDT
Elon's Caleb Ogunmola (86) is tackled by Appalachian State's Shaun Jolly (3), who is followed by Madison Cone during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boone, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Elon's Caleb Ogunmola (86) is tackled by Appalachian State's Shaun Jolly (3), who is followed by Madison Cone during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boone, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Sep. 18, 2021 06:12 PM EDT
Elon's Bryson Daughtry (8) is tackled by Appalachian State's Trey Cobb (7) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Elon's Bryson Daughtry (8) is tackled by Appalachian State's Trey Cobb (7) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Sep. 18, 2021 06:11 PM EDT
Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice looks for a receiver during the second quarter against Elon during an NCAA college football game in Boone, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice looks for a receiver during the second quarter against Elon during an NCAA college football game in Boone, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Sep. 18, 2021 06:11 PM EDT
A rainbow appears beyond Kidd Brewer Stadium as Appalachian State takes on Elon during an NCAA college football game in Boone, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

A rainbow appears beyond Kidd Brewer Stadium as Appalachian State takes on Elon during an NCAA college football game in Boone, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Sep. 18, 2021 06:13 PM EDT
Appalachian State's Jalen Virgil is brought down by Elon's Shamari Wingard (9), Nick Veloz (54) and Cole Coleman during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Appalachian State's Jalen Virgil is brought down by Elon's Shamari Wingard (9), Nick Veloz (54) and Cole Coleman during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Sep. 18, 2021 06:08 PM EDT
A statue honoring former Appalachian head coach Jerry Moore is revealed during a dedication ceremony outside of Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, ahead of an NCAA college football game against Elon. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

A statue honoring former Appalachian head coach Jerry Moore is revealed during a dedication ceremony outside of Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, ahead of an NCAA college football game against Elon. (Kenneth Ferriera/News & Record via AP)

Sep. 18, 2021 02:27 PM EDT