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Singleton throws for 3 TDs in 1st half as App State opens season by beating FCS-program Maine 55-3
— Malachi Singleton threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns on 22-of-24 passing to help Appalachian State open its season by beating FCS-program Maine 55-3 on Saturday.
Group of players granted restraining order enter transfer portal
Eight former college football players granted a temporary restraining order Wednesday in the Louisiana court case entered their names in the NCAA transfer portal as of Thursday afternoon.
Sources: FIU has named Appalachian State/Iowa State transfer JJ Kohl the team’s starting quarterback. Kohl threw for 1,465 yards and 12 touchdowns last year at App State. Kohl, who is 6-7 and 250 pounds, will debut for FIU at South Florida on Sept. 5.
Kohl is a former Top 10 pocket passer QB recruit who ranked No. 112 in the Class of 2023 and started his career at Iowa State. He’s in his fourth season. FIU went 7-6 in coach Willie Simmons’ debut there in 2025.
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2026 Sun Belt Standings Standings
| Sun Belt - East | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| App State | - | 0.000 |
| Georgia Southe.. | - | 0.000 |
| Georgia State | - | 0.000 |
| James Madison | - | 0.000 |
| Old Dominion | - | 0.000 |
| Coastal Caroli.. | 1 | 0.000 |
| Marshall | 1 | 0.000 |
| Sun Belt - West | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | - | 0.000 |
| Louisiana Tech | - | 0.000 |
| South Alabama | - | 0.000 |
| Southern Miss | - | 0.000 |
| Troy | - | 0.000 |
| Arkansas State | 1 | 0.000 |
| UL Monroe | 1 | 0.000 |