Gio Lopez has 3 total TDs as South Alabama dominates Appalachian State in 48-14 win
— Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and ran in another as South Alabama dominated Appalachian State 48-14 on Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
48
App State Mountaineers
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 14 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 48 |
| APP | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Kidd Brewer Stadium · 34,133 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | @ Kentucky Wildcats | L 21-45 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:52 48-14
Maquel Haywood 2 Yd Run (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Touchdown 4:15 48-7
Iverson Celestine 6 Yd Run (Hamilton DiBoyan Kick)
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Touchdown 5:35 41-7
Fluff Bothwell 14 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick)
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Touchdown 11:08 34-7
Jamaal Pritchett 18 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan PAT failed)
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Touchdown 0:00 28-7
Dalton Stroman 47 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Touchdown 2:30 28-0
Kentrel Bullock 2 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick)
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Touchdown 5:30 21-0
Gio Lopez 31 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick)
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Touchdown 7:10 14-0
Fluff Bothwell 22 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick)
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Touchdown 11:59 7-0
DJ Thomas-Jones 10 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan Kick)
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USA
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:52
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APP 0:52
12 plays, 75 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:52 48-14
Maquel Haywood 2 Yd Run (Michael Hughes Kick)
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USA 4:15
9 plays, 55 yards, 6:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:15 48-7
Iverson Celestine 6 Yd Run (Hamilton DiBoyan Kick)
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APP 10:15
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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USA 11:44
8 plays, 38 yards, 5:16 · Punt
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APP 2:00
5 plays, 58 yards, 1:25 · Downs
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USA 3:25
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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APP 3:55
4 plays, 48 yards, 1:40 · Fumble
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USA 5:35
6 plays, 67 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:35 41-7
Fluff Bothwell 14 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick)
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APP 8:39
5 plays, 5 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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USA 11:08
3 plays, 47 yards, 1:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:08 34-7
Jamaal Pritchett 18 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan PAT failed)
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APP 12:39
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:21 · Downs
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APP
6 plays, 75 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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USA 0:53
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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APP 1:44
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:46 · Punt
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USA 2:30
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 28-7
Dalton Stroman 47 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Touchdown 2:30 28-0
Kentrel Bullock 2 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick)
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APP 2:42
8 plays, 68 yards, 2:48 · Interception
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USA 5:30
13 plays, 95 yards, 7:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:30 21-0
Gio Lopez 31 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick)
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APP 13:19
5 plays, 1 yard, 1:57 · Punt
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USA 0:16
6 plays, 35 yards, 3:00 · Fumble
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APP 3:16
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:47 · Punt
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USA 7:10
6 plays, 60 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:10 14-0
Fluff Bothwell 22 Yd Run (Laith Marjan Kick)
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APP 9:16
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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USA 11:59
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:59 7-0
DJ Thomas-Jones 10 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Laith Marjan Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
USA
APP
26
1st Downs
24
6-11
3rd down efficiency
4-13
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
474
Total Yards
385
154
Passing
266
16/24
Comp/Att
21/40
6.4
Yards per pass
6.7
320
Rushing
119
43
Rushing Attempts
28
7.4
Yards per rush
4.3
9-69
Penalties
6-47
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
34:12
Possession
25:48
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