No. 20 Appalachian St. tops UAB 31-17 in New Orleans Bowl
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)

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)

Dec. 21, 2019 11:15 PM EST
Appalachian State running back Marcus Williams Jr. (26) carries the ball against UAB during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Appalachian State running back Marcus Williams Jr. (26) carries the ball against UAB during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Dec. 21, 2019 10:17 PM EST
Appalachian State defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles (8) intercepts a UAB pass during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Appalachian State defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles (8) intercepts a UAB pass during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Dec. 21, 2019 10:55 PM EST
Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark celebrates the team's win in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Appalachian State won 31-17. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark celebrates the team's win in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Appalachian State won 31-17. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Dec. 22, 2019 01:00 AM EST
Appalachian State wide receiver Thomas Hennigan, right, celebrates a touchdown against UAB with offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil (58) during the second half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Appalachian State wide receiver Thomas Hennigan, right, celebrates a touchdown against UAB with offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil (58) during the second half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Dec. 22, 2019 01:20 AM EST
UAB wide receiver Markus Grossman (13) misses a catch during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game against Appalachian State in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

UAB wide receiver Markus Grossman (13) misses a catch during the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game against Appalachian State in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Dec. 21, 2019 11:19 PM EST
Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark celebrates the team's win over UAB in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Appalachian State won 31-17. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark celebrates the team's win over UAB in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Appalachian State won 31-17. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Dec. 22, 2019 01:01 AM EST
Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark holds the trophy after the team's win over UAB in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Appalachian State won 31-17. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark holds the trophy after the team's win over UAB in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Appalachian State won 31-17. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Dec. 22, 2019 01:04 AM EST
Appalachian State wide receiver Thomas Hennigan (5) catches a touchdown pass as UAB cornerback Starling Thomas V (4) 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)

Appalachian State wide receiver Thomas Hennigan (5) catches a touchdown pass as UAB cornerback Starling Thomas V (4) 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)

Dec. 21, 2019 11:05 PM EST