BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State returns to the practice field on Sunday afternoon rested and trying to improve on a perfect month. The Mountaineers went 4-0 in October – allowing all of one touchdown on defense – and are unbeaten halfway through Sun Belt Conference play.
Few wins during the Scott Satterfield era have been as sweet as Thursday night's 34-10 win at Georgia Southern. App fell behind 10-0 before reeling off 34 unanswered points in impressive and dominant fashion over their biggest rival.
The defense held GS to less than 100 yards of total offense before the final drive and the Eagles failed to produce an offensive touchdown at home for only the second time in 35 seasons. The offense churned out 299 yards rushing (it was over 300 before the final kneels) and four rushing TDs, two by quarterback Taylor Lamb.
App (6-2, 4-0) accomplished one of its goals with the win, becoming bowl eligible for the second time in as many season, but the main goal set in the preseason – winning a Sun Belt Championship – remains well within reach as November approaches.
UP NEXT: Texas State (2-5, 0-3) visits Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. The Bobcats are coming off a bye week and will try to rebound from a 27-3 loss at home to UL Lafayette. Texas State, had only 221 yards of offense in the loss, but have been explosive at times this season, including a 56-54 win over Ohio in triple OT to open the season.
The game is the first meeting between the two teams at the FBS level. The teams have met only once, both were FCS programs, a 41-34 App win in Boone in 2004.
TICKETS: Fans can purchase single-game tickets for remaining home games online by clicking HERE, visiting the athletics ticket office, which is located inside the Holmes Center or by calling (828) 262-2079.
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App Notes
- App is now 17-1 in their last 18 Sun Belt games and 21-1 in their last 22 games against G5 opponents.
- App has now won nine consecutive road games in Sun Belt play. The conference record is 10 by North Texas (2002-2004)
- App had three interceptions, the fourth time in five games with multiple picks and now leads the nation with 15 as a team entering Saturday.
- The Mountaineers' defensive starters have still not allowed a touchdown or first half TD in Sun Belt play. Idaho scored in the final moments (:04 remaining) and GS scored on a fumble return.
- RB Marcus Cox passed John Settle on his first carry of the third quarter to move into second in career rushing yards at App. Cox needs 305 to pass Kevin Richardson (4,804). Cox also had his school record 25th career 100-yard game.
- WR Shaedon Meadors became the first App WR since 2012 with three straight 100-yard receiving games (S. Price)
- RB Jalin Moore had his fourth straight 100-yard game and sixth of his career going for 126 and a TD on 15 carries
- Lamb had his second career games with two rushing TDs. He also moved to third in App history with 7,301 yards of total offense, passing Steve Brown. Lamb also climbed to fifth in school history with 474 completions.
- App's 40 total yards allowed in the opening half were a season-low
- App is allowing 8.0 ppg in league play, but has given up only one offensive TD
- The Mountaineers are averaging 9.0 TFLs over their last three games (27 total)
- PK Michael Rubino extended his streak of six consecutive made field goals to six with his 32-yard make in the second quarter. The streak was snapped on the blocked 53-yard FG attempt to end the half. He connected again in the second half from 28 yards and is 9/9 from inside of 40 this season.
- App now leads the series 17-13-1 with Georgia Southern. The Mountaineers have won 5-of-6 and 9-of-12 in the series dating back to 2005.
