Backup Joey Aguilar throws 4 TD passes, App State pulls away from Gardner-Webb 45-24
— Joey Aguilar came off the bench to throw four touchdown passes and Appalachian State pulled away from Gardner-Webb for a 45-24 season-opening win on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
24
Appalachian State Mountaineers
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWEB | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
| APP | 7 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 45 |
Kidd Brewer Stadium · 36,075 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 35-36 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:50 24-45
Christan Horn 7 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Touchdown 14:52 24-38
Nate Noel 7 Yd Run (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Field Goal 0:20 24-31
Michael Hughes 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:35 24-28
Dalton Stroman 43 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Touchdown 5:16 24-21
Jayden Brown 41 Yd pass from Matthew Caldwell (Jay Billingsley Kick)
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Touchdown 7:24 17-21
Dashaun Davis 26 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Touchdown 10:41 17-14
Jayden Brown 16 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick)
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Touchdown 2:06 10-14
Kaedin Robinson 32 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Field Goal 5:22 10-7
Jay Billingsley 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:03 7-7
Jayden Brown 8 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick)
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Touchdown 1:08 0-7
Eli Wilson 12 Yd pass from Ryan Burger (Michael Hughes Kick)
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GWEB
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:50 · End of Game
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APP 1:50
9 plays, 61 yards, 5:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:50 24-45
Christan Horn 7 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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GWEB 7:25
3 plays, 18 yards, 0:56 · Fumble
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APP 8:21
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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GWEB 10:19
11 plays, 38 yards, 4:33 · Interception
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APP 14:52
2 plays, 23 yards, 0:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:52 24-38
Nate Noel 7 Yd Run (Michael Hughes Kick)
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GWEB 0:10
1 play, 0 yards, 0:10 · Interception
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APP 0:20
6 plays, 39 yards, 2:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:20 24-31
Michael Hughes 43 Yd Field Goal
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GWEB 2:41
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:54 · Punt
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APP 3:35
4 plays, 64 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:35 24-28
Dalton Stroman 43 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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GWEB 5:16
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:16 24-21
Jayden Brown 41 Yd pass from Matthew Caldwell (Jay Billingsley Kick)
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APP 7:24
8 plays, 65 yards, 3:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:24 17-21
Dashaun Davis 26 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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GWEB 10:41
11 plays, 65 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:41 17-14
Jayden Brown 16 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick)
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GWEB
6 plays, 7 yards, 2:00 · End of Half
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APP 2:06
1 play, 32 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:06 10-14
Kaedin Robinson 32 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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GWEB 2:13
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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APP 2:58
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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GWEB 5:22
16 plays, 44 yards, 5:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:22 10-7
Jay Billingsley 37 Yd Field Goal
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APP 10:57
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:06 · Punt
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GWEB 13:03
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:03 7-7
Jayden Brown 8 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick)
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APP 1:08
15 plays, 77 yards, 5:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:08 0-7
Eli Wilson 12 Yd pass from Ryan Burger (Michael Hughes Kick)
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GWEB 6:40
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:40 · Punt
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APP 7:20
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:54 · Punt
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GWEB 9:14
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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APP 10:31
10 plays, 26 yards, 4:20 · Missed FG
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
GWEB
APP
19
1st Downs
22
7-17
3rd down efficiency
4-13
2-3
4th down efficiency
3-3
360
Total Yards
394
231
Passing
247
30/46
Comp/Att
18/24
5.0
Yards per pass
10.3
129
Rushing
147
29
Rushing Attempts
43
4.4
Yards per rush
3.4
5-50
Penalties
2-20
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
28:18
Possession
31:42
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