2024 Appalachian State Mountaineers football
Sun Belt Conference
East Division
5–6 (3–5 Sun Belt)
Shawn Clark (5th season)
Frank Ponce (3rd season)
Pro tempo
Scot Sloan (2nd season)
3–4
Kidd Brewer Stadium
The 2024 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University in the Sun Belt Conference 's East Division during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Mountaineers were led by Shawn Clark in his fifth year as the head coach. The Mountaineers played their home games at the Kidd Brewer Stadium , located in Boone, North Carolina .
Shawn Clark was fired as the Mountaineers' head coach on December 2, finishing his career at Appalachian State with an overall record of 40–24. This was the Mountaineers' first losing season since 2013 , and the program's first losing season at the FBS level. On December 7, South Carolina offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains was hired as the Mountaineers' new head coach.
In the Sun Belt preseason coaches' poll, the Mountaineers were picked to finish first place in the East division.
Quarterback Joey Aguilar was named the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Aguilar, was well as tight end Eli Wilson and wide receiver Kaedin Robinson, were awarded to be in the preseason All-Sun Belt first team offense. Defensive lineman Santana Hopper, linebacker Nate Johnson, and defensive backs Jordan Favors and Ethan Johnson made the All-Sun Belt first team defense.
Running back Kanye Roberts and placekicker Michael Hughes were named to the second team offense and special teams, respectively.
The football schedule was announced on March 1, 2024.
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance
August 31 3:30 p.m. East Tennessee State* Kidd Brewer StadiumBoone, NC ESPN+ W 38–10 36,232
September 7 8:00 p.m. at No. 25 Clemson* Memorial StadiumClemson, SC ACCN L 20–66 81,500
September 14 4:00 p.m at East Carolina* Dowdy–Ficklen StadiumGreenville, NC ESPNU W 21–19 46,117
.mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}September 19 7:30 p.m. South Alabama Kidd Brewer StadiumBoone, NC ESPN L 14–48 34,133
September 28 3:30 p.m. Liberty* Kidd Brewer StadiumBoone, NC ESPN+ Canceled
October 5 3:30 p.m. at Marshall Joan C. Edwards StadiumHuntington, WV (rivalry) ESPN+ L 37–52 28,023
October 12 7:30 p.m. at Louisiana Cajun FieldLafayette, LA ESPN+ L 24–34 14,058
October 26 1:00 p.m. Georgia State Kidd Brewer StadiumBoone, NC ESPN+ W 33–26 33,783
November 2 2:30 p.m. Old Dominion Kidd Brewer StadiumBoone, NC ESPN+ W 28–20 34,954
November 7 8:00 p.m. at Coastal Carolina Brooks StadiumConway, SC ESPN L 24–38 19,415
November 23 2:30 p.m. James Madison Kidd Brewer StadiumBoone, NC ESPN+ W 34–20 34,012
November 30 6:00 p.m. at Georgia Southern Paulson StadiumStatesboro, GA (rivalry) ESPN+ L 20–29 23,383
*Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings released prior to gameAll times are in Eastern time
Statistics ETSU APP
First downs 15 22
Total yards 305 500
Rushing yards 183 174
Passing yards 122 326
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11–20–0 22–36–0
Time of possession 30:30 28:25
Team Category Player Statistics
East Tennessee State Passing Jaylen King 10/19, 122 yards
Rushing Devontae Houston 15 carries, 126 yards, TD
Receiving Cameron Lewis 3 receptions, 47 yards
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 22/36, 326 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Makai Jackson 1 carry, 47 yards, TD
Receiving Kaedin Robinson 8 receptions, 103 yards
Statistics APP CLEM
First downs 24 28
Total yards 363 712
Rushing yards 149 252
Passing yards 214 460
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 18–43–2 32–39–0
Time of possession 28:27 31:33
Team Category Player Statistics
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 18/41, 214 yards, TD
Rushing Anderson Castle 7 carries, 80 yards, TD
Receiving Kaedin Robinson 3 receptions, 58 yards
Clemson Passing Cade Klubnik 24/46, 378 yards, 5 TD
Rushing Phil Mafah 10 carries, 118 yards, TD
Receiving Bryant Wesco Jr. 3 receptions, 130 yards, TD
Statistics APP ECU
First downs 25 16
Total yards 505 324
Rushing yards 81 98
Passing yards 424 226
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 32–47–2 18–28–1
Time of possession 39:00 21:00
Team Category Player Statistics
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 32/47, 424 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Anderson Castle 17 carries, 40 yards
Receiving Kaedin Robinson 7 receptions, 129 yards
East Carolina Passing Jake Garcia 18/28, 226 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Rahjai Harris 18 carries, 87 yards
Receiving Winston Wright Jr. 3 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD
Statistics USA APP
First downs 26 23
Total yards 474 385
Rushing yards 320 119
Passing yards 154 266
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 16–24–1 21–40–0
Time of possession 34:12 25:48
Team Category Player Statistics
South Alabama Passing Gio Lopez 16/24, 154 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Fluff Bothwell 14 carries, 116 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Jamaal Pritchett 6 receptions, 68 yards, TD
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 21/40, 266 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Maquel Haywood 7 carries, 47 yards, TD
Receiving Kaedin Robinson 6 receptions, 85 yards
Statistics APP MRSH
First downs 32 21
Total yards 473 365
Rushing yards 180 236
Passing yards 293 129
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 26–44–2 8–14–0
Time of possession 35:34 24:26
Team Category Player Statistics
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 26/44, 293 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Joey Aguilar 10 carries, 55 yards
Receiving Kaedin Robinson 8 receptions, 94 yardds
Marshall Passing Braylon Braxton 8/14, 129 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Braylon Braxton 15 carries, 140 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Jordan Houston 1 reception, 75 yards, 1 TD
Statistics APP LA
First downs 25 19
Total yards 391 364
Rushing yards 155 166
Passing yards 236 198
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20–42–4 14–23–1
Time of possession 30:40 29:20
Team Category Player Statistics
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 20/42, 236 yards, 3 TD, 4 INT
Rushing Kanye Roberts 26 carries, 148 yards
Receiving Kaedin Robinson 7 receptions, 96 yards
Louisiana Passing Ben Wooldridge 14/23, 198 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Zylan Perry 14 carries, 53 yards
Receiving Terrance Carter 4 receptions, 107 yards, TD
Statistics GAST APP
First downs 20 25
Total yards 386 479
Rushing yards 194 180
Passing yards 192 299
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 16–22–0 18–27–0
Time of possession 30:34 29:26
Team Category Player Statistics
Georgia State Passing Zach Gibson 16/22, 192 yards, TD
Rushing Michel Dukes 6 carries, 81 yards, TD
Receiving Ted Hurst 3 receptions, 57 yards, TD
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 18/27, 299 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Ahmani Marshall 18 carries, 115 yards, TD
Receiving Kaedin Robinson 5 receptions, 121 yards
Statistics ODU APP
First downs 26 20
Total yards 498 396
Rushing yards 166 184
Passing yards 332 212
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 27–38–1 13–24–1
Time of possession 31:46 28:14
Team Category Player Statistics
Old Dominion Passing Colton Joseph 27/38, 332 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Aaron Young 14 carries, 110 yards
Receiving Isiah Page 13 receptions, 205 yards, TD
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 13/24, 212 yards, 4 TD, INT
Rushing Ahmani Marshall 23 carries, 120 yards
Receiving Kaedin Robinson 4 receptions, 78 yards, TD
Statistics APP CCU
First downs 23 19
Total yards 376 353
Rushing yards 150 203
Passing yards 226 150
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 17–31–2 14–18–0
Time of possession 29:15 30:45
Team Category Player Statistics
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 17/31, 226 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing Ahmani Marshall 28 carries, 124 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Kaedin Robinson 5 receptions, 76 yards, TD
Coastal Carolina Passing Ethan Vasko 14/18, 150 yards, TD
Rushing Braydon Bennett 9 carries, 88 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Braydon Bennett 4 receptions, 33 yards
Statistics JMU APP
First downs 22 17
Total yards 400 361
Rushing yards 168 145
Passing yards 232 216
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21–36–1 12–23–0
Time of possession 34:05 25:55
Team Category Player Statistics
James Madison Passing Alonza Barnett III 21/36, 232 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing George Pettaway 12 carries, 82 yards
Receiving Yamir Knight 5 receptions, 60 yards, TD
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 12/23, 216 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Ahmani Marshall 24 carries, 108 yards, TD
Receiving Makai Jackson 5 receptions, 162 yards, TD
Statistics APP GASO
First downs 25 23
Total yards 465 357
Rushing yards 175 191
Passing yards 290 166
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 19-35-2 16-19-0
Time of possession 30:33 29:27
Team Category Player Statistics
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 19/35, 290 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
Rushing Ahmani Marshall 24 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Makai Jackson 8 receptions, 157 yards, 1 TD
Georgia Southern Passing JC French 16/19, 166 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Jalen White 18 carries, 175 yards, 3 TDs
Receiving Josh Dallas 4 receptions, 53 yards, 1 TD
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