App State beats Georgia State, sets up showdown with Troy
Zac Thomas was 20 of 24 for 282 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions to help Appalachian State beat Georgia State 45-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Georgia State Panthers
17
Appalachian State Mountaineers
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAST | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| APP | 14 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 45 |
Kidd Brewer Stadium · 22,315 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ App State Mountaineers | W 39-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | L 20-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 32-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ James Madison Dukes | L 22-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Old Dominion Monarchs | W 42-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:20 17-45
Demarcus Kirk 3 Yd Run (Brandon Wright Kick)
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Touchdown 12:04 10-45
Darrynton Evans 56 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 14:18 10-38
Dominique Heath 21 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Field Goal 2:42 10-31
Brandon Wright 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:27 7-31
Desmond Franklin 26 Yd Interception Return (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 9:16 7-24
Zac Thomas 1 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Field Goal 0:11 7-17
Chandler Staton 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:16 7-14
Henry Pearson 10 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 8:54 7-7
Corey Sutton 39 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 10:17 7-0
Tamir Jones 7 Yd pass from Dan Ellington (Brandon Wright Kick)
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APP
13 plays, 57 yards, 8:20 · End of Game
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GAST 8:20
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:20 17-45
Demarcus Kirk 3 Yd Run (Brandon Wright Kick)
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APP 12:04
2 plays, 56 yards, 0:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:04 10-45
Darrynton Evans 56 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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GAST 12:21
4 plays, 46 yards, 1:57 · Interception
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APP 14:18
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:18 10-38
Dominique Heath 21 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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GAST 2:42
12 plays, 41 yards, 5:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:42 10-31
Brandon Wright 52 Yd Field Goal
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GAST 8:27
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:49 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:27 7-31
Desmond Franklin 26 Yd Interception Return (Chandler Staton Kick)
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APP 9:16
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:16 7-24
Zac Thomas 1 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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GAST
1 play, -1 yard, 0:11 · End of Half
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APP 0:11
12 plays, 75 yards, 4:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:11 7-17
Chandler Staton 23 Yd Field Goal
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GAST 4:15
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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APP 5:54
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:46 · Punt
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GAST 7:40
10 plays, 38 yards, 6:34 · Punt
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APP 14:14
7 plays, 72 yards, 3:03 · Missed FG
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GAST 2:17
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:59 · Punt
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APP 3:16
8 plays, 64 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:16 7-14
Henry Pearson 10 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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GAST 6:42
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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APP 8:54
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:54 7-7
Corey Sutton 39 Yd pass from Zac Thomas (Chandler Staton Kick)
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GAST 10:17
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:17 7-0
Tamir Jones 7 Yd pass from Dan Ellington (Brandon Wright Kick)
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
GAST
APP
15
1st Downs
25
6-12
3rd down efficiency
6-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-3
329
Total Yards
524
132
Passing
296
10/21
Comp/Att
22/26
6.3
Yards per pass
11.4
197
Rushing
228
34
Rushing Attempts
39
5.8
Yards per rush
5.8
6-61
Penalties
0-0
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
28:33
Possession
31:27
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