Potential fireworks are in the forecast for Thursday night, as the South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) and Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-1) lock horns in picturesque Boone, North Carolina to get Week 4 underway with a Sun Belt clash.
The Jaguars are brimming with optimism as they prepare for their conference matchup. South Alabama stumbled out of the gate, falling to North Texas and narrowly losing 27-20 on the road against Ohio from the MAC. However, the Jaguars bounced back in a big way, routing Northwestern State 87-10 at home.
Appalachian State, a force to be reckoned with in the Sun Belt, enters the game with a 2-1 record after three contests. The Mountaineers kicked off their campaign by trouncing East Tennessee State 38-10. They were unable to cover the spread in a lopsided 66-20 defeat at the hands of a ranked Clemson team. Undaunted, Appalachian State responded with a hard-fought 21-19 road victory against East Carolina from the AAC.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch and listen Appalachian State Mountaineers vs South Alabama Jaguars CFB game, plus plenty more.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs South Alabama Jaguars: Date and kick-off time
The Mountaineers will take on Jaguars in a highly anticipated CFB game on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina.
| Date | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Kidd Brewer Stadium |
| Location | Boone, North Carolina |
How to watch Appalachian State Mountaineers vs South Alabama Jaguars on TV & stream live online
TV channel: ESPN
- Broadcasters: Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Dan Mullen (color analyst)
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Appalachian State Mountaineers vs South Alabama Jaguars team news & key players
Appalachian State Mountaineers team news
Joey Aguilar is emerging as one of the top quarterbacks in the Sun Belt Conference. The senior from Appalachian State has had an impressive 2023 season, despite facing challenges against Clemson, where he threw for 214 yards. He quickly bounced back in his last game, amassing 424 passing yards in a standout performance. Overall, Aguilar has racked up 965 passing yards this season, maintaining a solid 5:2 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
The Mountaineers' offense will utilize a diverse ground game, distributing carries among several running backs. Leading the charge is Anderson Castle, who has accumulated 148 rushing yards. Kanye Roberts poses a significant threat but has been somewhat limited, managing only 63 yards over three games. Kaedin Robinson, a senior wide receiver, is proving difficult to defend; he had an outstanding 905 receiving yards last season and has already tallied 290 receiving yards early this year.
South Alabama Jaguars team news
Freshman quarterback Gio Lopez has been the driving force behind South Alabama's high-powered offense this season. Despite a tough loss against North Texas in which he threw for an impressive 432 yards, Lopez bounced back with a strong performance last week, showcasing his impressive 7:0 touchdown-to-interception ratio and 689 passing yards on the year.
Although dealing with a nagging toe injury, Lopez is expected to take the field and continue his stellar play. The Jaguars' ground game has also been a key factor in their success, led by sophomore running back Fluff Bothwell's 143-yard outburst last week, bringing his season total to 243 rushing yards. Junior Kentrel Bullock will also factor into the rushing attack, having already amassed 158 yards on the ground.
Senior wide receiver Jamaal Pritchett has emerged as one of the top pass-catchers in the Sun Belt, hauling in 197 yards in the opener and totaling 286 receiving yards so far this season. As a unit, the South Alabama offense has been averaging a staggering 512 yards per game, despite the team's two losses.
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