Appalachian St. jumps to early lead, beats Gardner-Webb 72-7
Jalin Moore ran for 119 yards and two touchdowns and Appalachian State scored 28 points in the first quarter on its way to beating Gardner-Webb 72-7 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Gardner-Webb Bulldogs
7
Appalachian State Mountaineers
72
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEBB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| APP | 28 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 72 |
Kidd Brewer Stadium · 21,084 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Lindenwood Lions | L 21-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | W 34-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UT Martin Skyhawks | L 6-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Eastern Illinois Panthers | L 7-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Charleston Southern Buccaneers | W 12-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:13 7-72
D'Andre Hicks 73 Yd Run (Michael Rubino PAT failed)
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Touchdown 0:42 7-66
Peyton Derrick 3 Yd Run (Michael Rubino Kick)
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Touchdown 7:18 7-59
Dominique Heath 19 Yd pass from Peyton Derrick (Michael Rubino Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 7-52
Chandler Staton 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:50 7-49
Zac Thomas 12 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 12:42 7-42
Clifton Duck 62 Yd Punt Return (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 14:06 7-35
Darrynton Evans 9 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 0:08 7-28
Jalin Moore 81 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 2:32 7-21
Jalin Moore 1 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 7:55 7-14
Jonathan Blackmon 14 Yd pass from Jordan Smith (Tre' Jackson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:53 0-14
Steven Jones 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 14:00 0-7
Dominique Heath 64 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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APP
2 plays, 0 yards, 1:43 · End of Game
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WEBB 1:43
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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APP 3:13
5 plays, 90 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:13 7-72
D'Andre Hicks 73 Yd Run (Michael Rubino PAT failed)
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WEBB 5:47
6 plays, 23 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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APP 9:14
9 plays, 24 yards, 4:29 · Downs
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WEBB 13:43
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:59 · Interception
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APP 0:42
6 plays, 73 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:42 7-66
Peyton Derrick 3 Yd Run (Michael Rubino Kick)
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WEBB 3:25
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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APP 4:55
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:21 · Punt
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WEBB 6:16
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:02 · Punt
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APP 7:18
11 plays, 88 yards, 5:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:18 7-59
Dominique Heath 19 Yd pass from Peyton Derrick (Michael Rubino Kick)
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WEBB 13:00
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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APP 15:00
10 plays, 57 yards, 3:41 · Field Goal
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WEBB 3:41
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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APP 5:15
7 plays, 22 yards, 2:52 · Downs
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WEBB 8:07
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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APP 9:50
5 plays, 59 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 7-52
Chandler Staton 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:50 7-49
Zac Thomas 12 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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WEBB 11:42
2 plays, -4 yards, 1:00 · Interception
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WEBB 12:42
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:24 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:42 7-42
Clifton Duck 62 Yd Punt Return (Chandler Staton Kick)
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APP 14:06
1 play, 9 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:06 7-35
Darrynton Evans 9 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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WEBB 14:13
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:55 · Punt
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APP 0:08
2 plays, 92 yards, 0:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:08 7-28
Jalin Moore 81 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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WEBB 0:33
6 plays, 33 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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APP 2:32
12 plays, 72 yards, 5:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:32 7-21
Jalin Moore 1 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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WEBB 7:55
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:55 7-14
Jonathan Blackmon 14 Yd pass from Jordan Smith (Tre' Jackson Kick)
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WEBB 11:53
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:00 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:53 0-14
Steven Jones 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Chandler Staton Kick)
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APP 14:00
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:00 0-7
Dominique Heath 64 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
WEBB
APP
11
1st Downs
31
4-15
3rd down efficiency
5-9
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-2
160
Total Yards
692
126
Passing
260
16/32
Comp/Att
20/27
3.9
Yards per pass
9.6
34
Rushing
432
27
Rushing Attempts
48
1.3
Yards per rush
9.0
5-24
Penalties
8-85
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
26:08
Possession
33:52
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