The good news for East Carolina, of course, is that these forces working against them might not carry over into the new season. Appalachian State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 9-point margin of victory. A win is hardly a sure thing, especially this early in the season, so expect a good game. The Mountaineers are a big 9-point favorite against the Pirates, according to the latest college football odds.
Bettors have moved against the Mountaineers slightly, as the game opened with the Mountaineers as an See college football picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model.
Get picks now. By Scout Staff. Sep 2, at pm ET 2 min read. They will both work from either an I or offset formation. Deep-threat receiver C. Johnson has averaged Possession receiver Tyler Snead takes over as the chain-moving go-to, with more than catches since Snead drives underneath coverage crazy, with right around 60 percent of his receptions finishing inside of 10 yards.
The Pirate offensive line is big average lbs. This contributed to the Pirates third-down struggles, converting at just Focusing on the two season-ending wins, ECU averaged 40 points per game and total yards.
In the waxing of Temple, the Pirates ran over the Owls for yards, and the finale upset over SMU featured Ahlers with passing yards and four scoring throws. The one thing that marked every ECU win was a strong offensive start.
In their three wins, the Pirates outscored opponents through the first two quarters, but in six losses they were collectively doubled-up on the halftime scoreboard. The numbers have been staggering. App State has been FBS top in total defense in every season since moving from FCS, top in preventing red-zone touchdowns in five of the past six seasons, and in the defense was top in four different pass-defense categories.
Two-time first-team All-Sun Belt selection Demetrius Taylor is a super-senior with super stats, recording Opposite Taylor, Caleb Spurlin, another super-senior, has thrived with superior technique and pure scrap. Between those two is starting nose tackle Jordon Earle, who emerged last season after taking over primary snaps in week six. Together, that trio averaged seven tackles, 1. Next-up are veteran ends Tommy Dawkins Jr. True freshmen Deshawn McKnight and KaRon White and redshirt freshman Kevon Haigler could also make appearances depending on game situations, even if short on veteran knowledge.
Brendan Harrington, who was honorable mention all-conference last season, will likely start out at anchor or field-side outside linebacker, but Harrington also did incredible work playing inside through spring and fall camps.
On the opposite side, dog or boundary outside linebacker Nick Hampton brings the edge pressure, as one-third of an effective rotation. Jackson has been lights-out good since spring camp, playing with incredible anticipation. So mobile are Jackson and Harrington, in particular, that they can match up with slot receivers, backs, and tight ends.
That keeps the base defense on the field in a lot of situations that would normally require an extra defensive back. All four of these starters are proven blitz weapons, combining for It begins on the corners, where two-time all-conference cornerback Shaun Jolly owns space to the field-side, and Steven Jones is the new starter, but also a game veteran, against the boundary.
All others will be able to purchase starting May 17 at appstatesports. App State Athletics will release throughout the summer a special comic strip series featuring Yosef's journey for the Queen City Takeover. Look for additional promotions, licensed apparel and alumni activities surrounding the game as well. Additional Home Game Information: single-game tickets for home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium will go on sale at a later date.
App State previously announced that its Sept. The Oct. Designations for other home game promotions and celebrations will be announced in the coming weeks.
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