Tag: Appalachian State football

Marshall classily played App State’s fight song to show support after Helene

Helene has impacted App State and western North Carolina in a big way.

Helene has devastated western North Carolina.

It was a Category 4 hurricane when it reached U.S. soil and had weakened to a tropical storm by the time it hit the Tar Heel State, but still ravaged the region, from Bat Cave to Boone, Canton to Chimney Rock, Asheville to Avery County. Dams broke, buildings and homes were washed away, people died, and lives were changed forever.

The death toll from Helene has topped 200, making it the deadliest storm since Katrina. The long road to recovery for western North Carolina is just beginning.

On Saturday, through football, Appalachian State University tried to restore some sense of normalcy to its community. For the first time since Helene’s impact was felt, the Mountaineers played a game – away at Marshall, nestled in Huntington, West Virginia.

According to some reports online, it seems that App State’s marching band was unable to make the trip.

And so, in sign of support and solidarity, Marshall’s band classily played their opponents’ fight song.

Separated by a drive of less than five hours, Marshall and App State both call Appalachia home. They’re old rivals who played every season from 1977 to 1997 and have since renewed it now that both are in the Sun Belt conference.

And both communities now know the pain of a tragic disaster. The Herd had to rebuild their football program after many of its players, coaches and boosters were killed in a plane crash in 1970.

Marshall won on Saturday 52-37, but as App State coach Shawn Clark said before the game, what’s on the scoreboard really doesn’t matter right now.

“We’re very fortunate that we get to play this game of football that we love. Football is important, but it’s not the most important thing right now. The most important thing is our community, our county. Our county has a lot of pride in App State Football and App State Athletics, so we want to make sure we go out and represent the best way we know how.”

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Clemson delivers dominant Appalachian State win behind Klubnik’s breakout

Clemson’s offense goes crazy in the first half as the Tigers handle Appalachian State.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program bounced back in a big way in Week 2 with a dominant 66-20 win over Appalachian State.

The win was headlined by a ridiculous first-half performance from starting quarterback Cade Klubnik, who scored seven total touchdowns in the game. Throwing five through the air and two on the ground, Klubnik’s performance was one of the best in Clemson’s history and could have been even bigger if he had played more than a half.

Klubnik’s five passing touchdowns started with a 76-yard strike down the middle in the first quarter to freshman wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr., who looked like a star. Wesco ended the game with three catches for 130 yards and a touchdown. Another freshman wide receiver, T.J. Moore, scored the first touchdown of his career as well, on a 33-yard pass.

Veteran wide receiver Antonio Williams added a 29-yard score, but he wasn’t the veteran who shined the most out of the pass catchers. Tight end Jake Briningstool recorded seven catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Klubnik completed 24-26 passes for 378 yards along with the seven scores Star running back Phil Mafah added 118 yards and a score on just ten carries.
Clemson’s second string and beyond got the work from there, with redshirt freshman Christopher Vizzina getting some quality reps.

This is exactly the performance Clemson’s offense needed. It looked like the Tigers were sinking, and while this doesn’t guarantee anything, it does show what this offense is capable of.

It was a massive win for the Tigers.

Clemson’s Offensive X-Factor against Appalachian State

Clemson needs to be capable of throwing the ball.

Was there any other choice for this one?

You could have easily made the case for Clemson starting quarterback Cade Klubnik being the Tigers’ X-Factor against Georgia in Week 1. I opted to go with Phil Mafah, which I would say was a good choice, as Clemson’s lack of being able to establish the run had serious repercussions on the rest of the game. Things are different this week; however, I can tell you now that Mafah will have his way against App State. That’s not to discredit the Mountaineers, that’s just one of the best running backs in college football bouncing back.

The thing I don’t know, is how Klubnik will play. We’re at the point where there are no guarantees with Clemson’s passing attack. Even with the talent they have at wide receiver, which many still don’t believe the Tigers have, there’s few opponents in college football right now where I’d say this passing attack is going to carve up. It’s believe it when we see it at this point.

So, Klubnik is our X-Factor ad for good reason. If App State commits to stopping the run, which is what any sane defensive coordinator would do against Clemson, the offensive production may fall on Klubnik’s shoulders. Today is a day he needs to prove why he’s a starting quarterback at a program as strong as Clemson.

CBS Sports analysts Patterson, Palm, pick App State to upset Clemson

Two CBS Sports analysts have classic Week 1 overreactions.

A lot of times, you’ll hear people say don’t overreact to one week of football. More often than not, this is a saying that reigns true as in college football, there are going to be some overreactions to what happened in Week 1. 

It seems two of the people who are getting caught up in these Week 1 overreactions are CBS Sports analysts Chip Patterson and Jerry Palm. Don’t get me wrong, I respect those who are willing to go against the grain and ride with something they believe, but there’s also reality. 

In our reality, can App State take down Clemson? Absolutely. Is it an incredibly difficult task, especially considering the Tigers are home at Death Valley in Clemson Memorial Stadium for this matchup? Are we forgetting that Clemson is one of the most difficult environments to play in? Especially during the Dabo Swinney era of college football? 

This is a program that not too long ago, won 40 home games in a row. This is a program that has was 59-2 heading into last season at home since 2014 when the College Football Playoff first started. So what you’re telling me, is that this Clemson football team, led by a future hall-of-fame head coach, is going to lose to Appalachian State because they struggled with the No. 1 ranked team in the country in Georgia? I’m not buying it. 

Again, I respect taking the shot, but this isn’t the time. Maybe this was the fun pick for the two, but the Clemson disrespect here is a bit outlandish.

TV broadcast crew announced for Clemson vs. Appalachian State

Wes Durham (play by play) and Tom Luginbill (analyst) will have the call for Clemson vs. Appalachian State Saturday night on ACC Network.

ACC Network’s No. 1 broadcast crew will be on the call Saturday night in Death Valley when No. 22 Clemson opens up the home portion of its schedule against Appalachian State.

ESPN made its Week 2 college football commentator pairings official this week. For the Tigers-Mountaineers game, ACC Network’s prime time broadcast crew of Wes Durham (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst) and Dana Boyle (sideline reporter) will be on the call.

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.

RELATED: Everything Dabo Swinney said Tuesday at his weekly press conference

Luginbill, a longtime ESPN college football analyst, is in his first season with ACC Network’s prime time broadcast crew. Durham has been with ACC Network since its launch in 2019.

The Mountaineers defeated East Tennessee State, an FCS opponent from the Southern Conference, 38-10, in their season opener last Saturday. Clemson fell, 34-3, to No. 1 Georgia.

AROUND THE TUBE

ESPN’s No. 1 broadcast team will be in Charlotte when No. 23 NC State meets No. 12 Tennessee in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC). Rece Davis will fill in for Chris Fowler, who’s away on ESPN’s coverage of the US Open, and team with Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe for NC State-Tennessee.

The network’s No. 2 team of Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy and Molly McGrath will be in Lexington for the weekly “SEC on ABC” game featuring South Carolina vs. Kentucky (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC).

Clemson-Appalachian State is one of three games that will be shown on ACC Network Saturday. Before the Tigers and Mountaineers kick off, Georgia Tech visits Syracuse at noon ET, followed by Charlotte vs. North Carolina in Chapel Hill at 3:30 p.m. ET on ACC Network.

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A look at Clemson football’s complete 2024 schedule

Here is a look at Clemson football’s entire 2024 schedule.

After a long wait, we finally have a complete look at the Clemson football team’s 2024 schedule.

While we have known who the Tigers will be facing for some time, we now have the date and week for each game. Times are yet to be determined, as many factors go into the time choices for each game. Even so, we know what week each game will take place, so Clemson fans can now plan accordingly.

With the release of the schedule, we put together a week-by-week schedule of our own for you to see who Clemson will face each week and where it will be. Take a look at Clemson’s complete 2024 schedule below.

Updated 3/31

Fans had so many jokes about App State’s Cure Bowl win amid rainy, messy chaos

College football fans loved the Cure Bowl’s slippery madness.

Well, somehow, we made it to the end of a very wet and slippery Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl matchup with Appalachian State beating Miami (Ohio), 13-9, in a game that was filled with chaos and no first-half touchdowns.

The weather Saturday at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando was less than ideal, as rain poured throughout the game and flooded the field. It was raining so hard that the rain heard on ESPN’s broadcast sounded at times like horses trotting, and some players ended up covered in paint from the field.

It was as chaotic as you’d imagine with a downpour like this, and they combined for 13 (THIRTEEN!!) total fumbles — seven from App State and six from Miami — and six total turnovers.

It was a mess, but the Mountaineers managed to come out on top.

As the field flooded with water and the game kept getting more and more hilarious, college football fans loved the slippery madness and had so many jokes.

Troy coach Jon Sumrall threw a ferocious tantrum over a possible missed call during Sun Belt title game

Well, someone needs a nap.

Troy football coach Jon Sumrall absolutely blew his top on the sideline of the Sun Belt Championship game on Saturday.

After what looked like a missed facemak call on opponent Appalachian State, Sumrall ran onto the field and screamed at the referees as some of the other people on the Troy sideline tried to hold him back.

Sumrall pushed on and argued with someone on his team during his sideline tirade for smartly trying to restrain him. The irate coach also did a facemask pulling motion in front of his face to try and communicate what he thought the penalty was.

If you’re looking at the most epic coaching meltdown this season, don’t look to Miami and Mario Cristobal. Look right to Troy and Sumrall for that honor.

While we understand that referees can make outrageously bad calls and miss blatant penalties, Sumrall’s temper tantrum just felt completely unnecessary.

Feature image courtesy of ESPN.

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Texas A&M lands in Phil Steele’s Top 5 most-improved teams ahead of the 2023 CFB Season

Texas A&M has landed in Phil Steeles’ Top 16 most-improved teams in 2023 list, finding themselves among the Top 5 teams.

What if I told you that having high expectations for Texas A&M ahead of the pivotal 2023 college football season was okay, especially after their disastrous 5-7 (2-6 SEC) 2022 campaign?

Well, I’m here to confirm that all of us in the Aggie media sphere aren’t the only ones in the hope business regarding the Maroon and White, as longtime CFB analyst Phil Steele, known for his annual season preview magazine, released his Top 16 most-improved teams ahead of the 2023 season, which happens to include Texas A&M who landed among the Top five teams listed.

Leading the SEC in returning production with eight starters returning on offense and defense, including veteran players such as wide receiver Ainias Smith, defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson, and strong safety Demani Richardson, who will all take on important leadership roles not only on the field but also inside the locker room.

Led sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman who’s poised to take the next step in his development after finishing 2022 with 896 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and zero interceptions for a 132.3 passer rating in five games during the latter half of the 2022 season, is poised to take the next step in his development under play-calling savant and QB guru Bobby Petrino, who’s entering his first season as the program’s new offensive coordinator.

Here are the Top five teams poised to improve in 2023, according to Phil Steele.

Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch college football

The Appalachian State Mountaineers will meet the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in Sun Belt action on Thursday night from Brooks Stadium.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers will meet the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in Sun Belt action on Thursday night from Brooks Stadium.

Appalachian State is coming off a 42-3 win over Robert Morris last week to give them their second win in a row to improve to 5-3 this season. Meanwhile, Coastal Carolina is coming off a 24-13 win over Marshall in their last game to give them a 7-1 record on the year.

This will be a great night of college football, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action.

Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina

  • When: Thursday, November 3
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: CBSSN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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NCAA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were updated at 1:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

Appalachian State (-3) vs. Coastal Carolina 

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