Appalachian State cruises past South Alabama 52-7
Zac Thomas passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two more, leading Appalachian State past South Alabama 52-7 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
7
Appalachian State Mountaineers
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| APP | 21 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 52 |
Kidd Brewer Stadium · 25,862 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 26-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W 52-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:04 7-52
Collin Reed 3 Yd pass from Peyton Derrick (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Field Goal 0:46 7-45
Chandler Staton 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:41 7-42
Marcus Williams Jr. 27 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 4:45 7-35
Jalin Moore 2 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 12:22 7-28
Corey Sutton 2 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 3:10 7-21
Zac Thomas 7 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 5:37 7-14
Jalin Moore 7 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 6:12 7-7
Kawaan Baker 2 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:11 0-7
Zac Thomas 54 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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APP
3 plays, 28 yards, 1:07 · End of Game
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USA 1:07
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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APP 3:04
13 plays, 95 yards, 7:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:04 7-52
Collin Reed 3 Yd pass from Peyton Derrick (Chandler Staton Kick)
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USA 10:44
13 plays, 75 yards, 4:57 · Downs
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APP 0:46
7 plays, 86 yards, 3:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:46 7-45
Chandler Staton 23 Yd Field Goal
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USA 4:15
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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APP 7:35
1 play, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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USA 7:47
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:17 · Interception
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APP 9:04
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:52 · Punt
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USA 9:56
7 plays, 7 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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APP 12:36
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:21 · Interception
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USA 13:57
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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APP
2 plays, 18 yards, 0:16 · End of Half
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USA 0:16
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:25 · Missed FG
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APP 2:41
2 plays, 37 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:41 7-42
Marcus Williams Jr. 27 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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USA 3:16
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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APP 4:45
12 plays, 69 yards, 5:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:45 7-35
Jalin Moore 2 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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USA 9:48
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:34 · Punt
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APP 12:22
6 plays, 86 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:22 7-28
Corey Sutton 2 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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USA 0:19
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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APP 3:10
2 plays, 25 yards, 0:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:10 7-21
Zac Thomas 7 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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USA 3:35
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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APP 5:37
2 plays, 38 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:37 7-14
Jalin Moore 7 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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USA 6:12
8 plays, 70 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:12 7-7
Kawaan Baker 2 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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APP 8:57
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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USA 11:28
4 plays, 23 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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APP 13:11
6 plays, 69 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:11 0-7
Zac Thomas 54 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
USA
APP
16
1st Downs
28
4-17
3rd down efficiency
4-8
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
308
Total Yards
517
225
Passing
169
20/33
Comp/Att
10/20
6.8
Yards per pass
8.5
83
Rushing
348
35
Rushing Attempts
46
2.4
Yards per rush
7.6
9-91
Penalties
4-45
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
31:08
Possession
28:52
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