Appalachian St uses explosive plays to sink Georgia St 45-16
— Chase Brice threw three touchdown passes and Appalachian State dominated the second half in a 45-16 win over Georgia State in the Sun Belt Conference opener on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Appalachian State Mountaineers
45
Georgia State Panthers
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APP | 7 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 45 |
| GAST | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
Center Parc Stadium · 14,258 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 3:44 45-16
Tailique Williams 66 Yd pass from Darren Grainger (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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Touchdown 10:51 45-9
Anderson Castle 22 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 13:23 38-9
Christian Wells 80 Yd pass from Chase Brice (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 31-9
Miller Gibbs 5 Yd pass from Jacob Huesman (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Field Goal 5:44 24-9
Chandler Staton 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:05 21-9
Corey Sutton 79 Yd pass from Chase Brice (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Field Goal 8:22 14-9
Noel Ruiz 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:55 14-6
Noel Ruiz 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:08 14-3
Malik Williams 33 Yd pass from Chase Brice (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Field Goal 13:14 7-3
Noel Ruiz 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:20 7-0
Nate Noel 23 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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APP
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:44 · End of Game
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GAST 3:44
8 plays, 99 yards, 3:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:44 45-16
Tailique Williams 66 Yd pass from Darren Grainger (Noel Ruiz Kick)
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APP 7:24
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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GAST 9:09
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:42 · Downs
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APP 10:51
3 plays, 34 yards, 1:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:51 45-9
Anderson Castle 22 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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GAST 12:11
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:12 · Downs
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APP 13:23
1 play, 80 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:23 38-9
Christian Wells 80 Yd pass from Chase Brice (Chandler Staton Kick)
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GAST 13:35
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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APP
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown
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GAST 3:56
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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GAST 4:53
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:51 · Fumble
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APP 5:44
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:13 · Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:00 31-9
Miller Gibbs 5 Yd pass from Jacob Huesman (Chandler Staton Kick)
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Field Goal 5:44 24-9
Chandler Staton 48 Yd Field Goal
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GAST 6:57
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:08 · Interception
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APP 8:05
1 play, 79 yards, 0:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:05 21-9
Corey Sutton 79 Yd pass from Chase Brice (Chandler Staton Kick)
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GAST 8:22
11 plays, 84 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:22 14-9
Noel Ruiz 22 Yd Field Goal
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APP 12:28
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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APP
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:55 · End of Half
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GAST 1:55
11 plays, 61 yards, 4:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:55 14-6
Noel Ruiz 32 Yd Field Goal
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APP 6:08
12 plays, 87 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:08 14-3
Malik Williams 33 Yd pass from Chase Brice (Chandler Staton Kick)
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GAST 10:35
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:46 · Punt
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APP 11:21
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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GAST 13:14
12 plays, 54 yards, 4:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:14 7-3
Noel Ruiz 23 Yd Field Goal
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APP 2:47
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:41 · Downs
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GAST 4:28
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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APP 6:39
8 plays, 27 yards, 4:07 · Punt
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GAST 10:46
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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APP 12:20
8 plays, 59 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:20 7-0
Nate Noel 23 Yd Run (Chandler Staton Kick)
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GAST 14:50
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:10 · Interception
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
APP
GAST
23
1st Downs
21
9-16
3rd down efficiency
3-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
502
Total Yards
381
339
Passing
246
22/32
Comp/Att
20/37
10.6
Yards per pass
6.6
163
Rushing
135
40
Rushing Attempts
40
4.1
Yards per rush
3.4
3-28
Penalties
5-55
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
3
31:32
Possession
28:28
Highlights
00:42
Christian Wells turns on the afterburners on his way to an 80-yard touchdown
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00:17
Georgia State LB levels App State QB for sack
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00:21
Nathaniel Noel crosses goal line for 23-yard rushing touchdown
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00:26
Malik Williams makes catch for 33-yard Receiving TD
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