Darrynton Evans

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

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

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

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to pass against Georgia during an NCAA college football game for the Southeastern Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta, Ga. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)

Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2019 09:30 PM EST

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) escapes the tackle attempt by Virginia cornerback Heskin Smith (23) and Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Etienne scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

No. 1 LSU locks up playoff spot, routing No. 4 Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2019 08:37 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Sun Belt Football Championship against Appalachian State on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Evans' 3 TDs lead No. 20 App State to Sun Belt title, 45-38

By Steve Reed Dec. 07, 2019 03:55 PM EST

No. 20 App St faces Louisiana-Lafayette for Sun Belt title

The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 03:42 PM EST
Louisiana-Lafayette (10-2, 7-1 Sun Belt) at No. 20 Appalachian State (11-1, 7-1, No. 21 CFP), Saturday at 12 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line:...

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)

Thomas, No. 22 Appalachian State rout Troy 48-13

By John Zenor Nov. 29, 2019 09:20 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) breaks a tackle by Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati, set for rematch

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2019 06:26 PM EST

South Carolina's Bryan Edwards (89) records a catch against an Appalachian State defender in the second half of an NCAA college football game, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (Dwayne McLemore/The State via AP)

No. 22 Appalachian State closes regular season at Troy

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 02:51 PM EST

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Saturday’s best

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2019 08:51 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, looks for an open receiver as Penn State defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos chases him during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 28-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 2 Ohio State beats No. 9 Penn State to take Big Ten East

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2019 05:40 PM EST

Texas State quarterback Tyler Vitt (11) throws to an open receiver while getting pressure from Appalachian State linebacker Jordan Fehr (59) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Evans scores 3 TDs, No. 23 App State tops Texas State 35-13

By Steve Reed Nov. 23, 2019 05:34 PM EST

Appalachian State linebacker Jordan Fehr (59) tackles South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette during an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Dwayne McLemore/The State via AP)

No. 23 Appalachian State hosts Texas State

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 06:09 PM EST

Thomas leads Appalachian St. to 56-27 win over Georgia St.

Nov. 16, 2019 11:44 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Zac Thomas passed for four touchdowns and ran for another, Darrynton Evans had 131 yards rushing and a score, and Appalachian State beat Georgia...