Appalachian State rolls over Charlotte 45-9
Zac Thomas threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score and Appalachian State dominated Charlotte 45-9 on Saturday night in the first gridiron meeting of the in-state rivals.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Appalachian State Mountaineers
45
Charlotte 49ers
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APP | 10 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
| CHAR | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Jerry Richardson Stadium · 19,151 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Georgia State Panthers | L 23-39 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Georgia Southern Eagles | L 3-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/22/26 | vs James Madison Dukes | W 34-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/16/26 | @ Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | W 35-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Old Dominion Monarchs | L 3-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:28 45-9
Austin Exford 0 Yd Fumble Return (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 14:45 38-9
Corey Sutton 90 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 6:01 31-9
Thomas Hennigan 59 Yd Punt Return (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Field Goal 0:08 24-9
Jonathan Cruz 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:43 24-6
Dominique Heath 7 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Field Goal 1:37 17-6
Jonathan Cruz 54 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:46 17-3
Corey Sutton 27 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Field Goal 9:05 10-3
Jonathan Cruz 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:03 10-0
Zac Thomas 5 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Field Goal 10:25 3-0
Chandler Staton 31 Yd Field Goal
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CHAR
7 plays, 7 yards, 3:30 · End of Game
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APP 3:30
6 plays, 12 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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CHAR 7:11
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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APP 9:28
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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CHAR 9:28
1 play, -1 yard, 0:04 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:28 45-9
Austin Exford 0 Yd Fumble Return (Chandler Staton Kick)
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APP 9:32
7 plays, 65 yards, 3:32 · Fumble
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CHAR 13:04
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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CHAR 14:01
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:44 · Interception
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APP 14:45
2 plays, 83 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:45 38-9
Corey Sutton 90 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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CHAR 0:22
11 plays, 58 yards, 5:39 · Downs
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CHAR 6:01
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:57 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:01 31-9
Thomas Hennigan 59 Yd Punt Return (Chandler Staton Kick)
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APP 8:58
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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CHAR 11:27
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:33 · Punt
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APP
1 play, -1 yard, 0:08 · End of Half
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CHAR 0:08
5 plays, 13 yards, 0:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:08 24-9
Jonathan Cruz 48 Yd Field Goal
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APP 0:43
5 plays, 75 yards, 0:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:43 24-6
Dominique Heath 7 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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CHAR 1:37
10 plays, 39 yards, 5:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:37 17-6
Jonathan Cruz 54 Yd Field Goal
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APP 6:46
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:46 17-3
Corey Sutton 27 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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CHAR 9:05
11 plays, 47 yards, 6:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:05 10-3
Jonathan Cruz 46 Yd Field Goal
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APP 1:03
7 plays, 71 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:03 10-0
Zac Thomas 5 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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CHAR 4:01
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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APP 6:08
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:10 · Punt
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CHAR 8:18
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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APP 10:25
9 plays, 61 yards, 4:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:25 3-0
Chandler Staton 31 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
APP
CHAR
18
1st Downs
15
4-9
3rd down efficiency
8-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
434
Total Yards
203
295
Passing
108
15/15
Comp/Att
12/25
19.7
Yards per pass
4.3
139
Rushing
95
35
Rushing Attempts
43
4.0
Yards per rush
2.2
5-55
Penalties
9-80
2
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
23:23
Possession
36:37
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