No. 21 Appalachian State visits struggling South Alabama

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) throws to an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Boone, NC. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Appalachian State running back Marcus Williams Jr. (26) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Noah Hannon (60) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Boone, NC. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Appalachian State head coach Eliah Drinkwitz makes his way back to the locker room following an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Boone, NC. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)