Appalachian State

Appalachian State Mountaineers

Overall Rank: #37
Conference Rank: #1 SoCon
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Illinois State at Appalachian State FCS Playoffs 2nd Round Breakdown

Appalachian State vs. Illinois State

If Appalachian State needs any motivation all it needs to do is look back at its last playoff game.  A year ago, the Mountaineers (8-3, 6-2) were embarrassed in Boone, N.C., by ...

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Nothing compares with Appalachian State’s historic 34-32 victory over Michigan in 2007. Of course, that same season, quarterback Armanti Edwards subsequently led the Mountaineers to their third consecutive FCS national title, but this season’s triumph at Georgia Southern (November 3) ...

Week 12 Southern Conference Game Breakdowns

It wasn’t easy for two of the three teams at the top of the Southern Conference standings, but in the end, both got what they needed — a victory. And because of that, No. 6 Georgia Southern (8-2, 6-2), No. 10 Wofford (8-2, 6-2) and No. 12 Appalachian State (8-3, 6-2) all earned a piece of the league title.

While the Eagles had ...

Week 11 Southern Conference Game Breakdowns

Put the death notice on hold — Appalachian State football is alive and well.

Once the undisputed kingpin of the FCS with three consecutive national titles (2005-07), the Mountaineers had fallen from those lofty ranks in recent seasons. The whispers were growing louder: The Mountaineers were slipping.

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Week 10 Southern Conference Game Breakdowns

When Appalachian State and Georgia Southern meet you can be sure the stakes will be high and this year will be no different.

In 2011, Appalachian State toppled then No. 1 Georgia Southern 24-17 in Boone, N.C. that gave the Eagles their first loss of the season.  The victory helped propel the Mountaineers to at least a share of ...