No. 22 Miami escapes Appalachian State test, 25-23

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)

Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Appalachian State wide receiver Corey Xavier Sutton (2) is taken down by Miami cornerback Tyrique Stevenson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) hands off to running back Donald Chaney Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami place kicker Andres Borregales (30) is mobbed by teammates after he made a field goal during the final minutes of the second half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Appalachian State wide receiver Corey Xavier Sutton lies on the field after he was unable to catch a pass during the final minutes of the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami head coach Manny Diaz celebrates after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Appalachian State quarterback Chase Brice (7) hands off to running back Camerun Peoples (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King looks for an open teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Appalachian State running back Camerun Peoples (6) runs for a touchdown against Miami safety Gurvan Hall Jr. (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)