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2023 NSJ Newcomer of the Year: Joey Aguilar emerges as App State’s new star quarterback

December 29, 2023 Jesse Deal

In a rain-soaked Cure Bowl victory in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 16, Appalachian State improved their program’s FBS bowl record to 7-1 by defeating 11-win Miami (Ohio) 13-9. The Mountaineers finished their season with a […]

Aguilar throws 4 TD passes, Appalachian State advances to Sun Belt title game

November 25, 2023 The Associated Press

BOONE — Joey Aguilar threw four touchdown passes and Appalachian State blew past Georgia Southern 55-27 on Saturday, clinching a berth in the Sun Belt Championship in the process. The Mountaineers (8-4, 6-2 Sun Belt […]

App State hits stride in time for unbeaten James Madison

November 15, 2023 Jesse Deal

After a rocky first half of the season, Appalachian State has reeled off three consecutive wins and clinched bowl eligibility. The Mountaineers’ next challenge? A visit to Harrisonburg, Virginia, to face undefeated James Madison. ESPN’s […]

App State hosts Marshall in programs’ 26th meeting

November 3, 2023 Jesse Deal

The Appalachian State Mountaineers snapped a mid-season skid last week with a much-needed home victory over Southern Miss. Now, App will host Marshall, a fellow 4-4 team who has lost its last four games and […]

App State, Troy look to complete stories in Sun Belt title game

November 1, 2023 Shawn Krest

The story of the 2023 Sun Belt championship game changes depending on where you start it. For Appalachian State, it begins in the wee hours of Sunday morning, Oct. 22. The Mountaineers had just arrived […]

App State rallies past Southern Miss to get back to .500

October 29, 2023 The Associated Press

BOONE — Joey Aguilar threw for 391 yards and four touchdowns, Appalachian State scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Mountaineers rallied for a 48-38 win over Southern Mississippi on Saturday. Jakarius Caston’s 11-yard scoring run […]

Mountaineers look to defend Sun Belt East crown

August 17, 2022 Jesse Deal

In a Sun Belt Conference that is as expansive as ever thanks to the additions of James Madison, Old Dominion, Southern Miss and Marshall, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are still riding high on the wave […]