AJ SWANN QUARTERBACK - APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS
1495  YDS  •
10  TD  •
8  INT 
QUARTERBACK - APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS
1495 YDS
10 TD
8 INT
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Mississippi State has its 2026 backup quarterback in ex-Mountaineer Former Appalachian State, LSU and Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann has committed to join the Bulldogs for the 2026 season.
JANUARY 6 • SI.COM
Returning to SEC Swann has committed to Mississippi State, On3.com reports.
Impact Swann has bounced around across his four-year college career, spending two years with Vanderbilt and one with LSU before going to Appalachian State in 2025. He appeared in seven games with the Mountaineers, throwing for 1,495 yards and a 10:8 TD:INT. It's uncertain if he'll have a shot at the starting job.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Entering transfer portal Swann plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per Zach Fox of WTOC.com.
Impact Swann will enter the portal following a single season with Appalachian State. The 6-foot-2 quarterback appeared in seven games for the Mountaineers this season, throwing for 1,495 yards and 10 touchdowns to eight interceptions on the year. He will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.
DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive Week 14 Swann (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Arkansas State.
Impact Swann will miss his fifth game of the season as the Mountaineers host the Red Wolves this weekend. The 6-foot-2 redshirt junior will close out the regular season with 1,495 passing yards (130-of-222), 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions across seven games. It is unclear if Swann has a chance to return should App State win and become bowl eligible.
NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. Thundering Herd Swann (undisclosed) isn't available against Marshall in Week 13.
Impact Swann was eventually benched for JJ Kohl in Appalachian State's blowout loss to James Madison. Now, the Mountaineers' staring quarterback won't be available for Week 13, so Kohl figures to get the nod under center.
NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Poor showing in loss Swann was eight-for-28 passing for 64 yards and one interception during Saturday's 58-10 loss versus James Madison.
Impact Swann struggled to get anything going against the Dukes defense on Saturday, eventually being replaced by JJ Kohl. Swann has thrown for 1495 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions over parts of seven games played. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Marshall, look to see if Swann, Kohl or both see playing time.
NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Re-claims starting role in loss Swann completed 34-of-51 passes for 348 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 25-23 loss versus Georgia Southern. He also had five rushes for -13 yards.
Impact Swann was back calling the shots on Thursday evening and turned in his second highest yard total of the 2025 campaign, trailing only his Week 1 showing of 368 yards. Swann connected with tight end David Larkins in the third for a one yard touchdown, then again late in the fourth from 16-yards away when Swann found Jaden Barnes. Swann has now thrown for 1431 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2025. Up next Saturday is a tough task, going on the road to face James Madison University.
NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Enters in loss Swann completed 12 of 16 passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 24-21 loss against Old Dominion.
Impact Swann entered in the fourth quarter on Saturday and did his best to rally the Mountaineers back into the contest. The Junior quarterback threw two touchdown passes on 35 and 34-yard strikes but would come up three points short in the loss. Swann will look to regain his starters role on Thursday, Nov 6. when the Mountaineers host Georgia Southern.
OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph throws 3 TD passes then Old Dominion holds on for 24-21 win over App State

Colton Joseph throws three touchdown passes as Old Dominion defeats Appalachian State 24-21 on Saturday
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press
Not starting Saturday Swann was not on the field for the start of Saturday's game versus Georgia State, per Brady Weiler of 247Sports.
Impact Swann was taken off the injury report prior to the start of the matchup but still might not be at full health. JJ Kohl is starting at quarterback in his place, and it's currently unclear if Swann will see any playing time versus the Panthers.
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Swann was not on the field for the start of Saturday's game versus Georgia State, per Brady Weiler of 247Sports.
Impact Swann was taken off the injury report prior to the start of the matchup but still might not be at full health. JJ Kohl is starting at quarterback in his place, and it's currently unclear if Swann will see any playing time versus the Panthers.
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Saturday Swann is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game at Georgia State.
Impact Swann, who was previously listed as questionable, is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest and is set to lead the Mountaineers' offense after missing Week 6. He has thrown six touchdowns and six interceptions so far this season.
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable at Georgia State Swann (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game, per the Sun Belt availability report.
Impact Swann, who missed the Week 6 win over Oregon State, is officially considered questionable for Saturday's road contest. He is dealing with an MCL sprain, but it's unclear how exactly it happened. If he's unable to go Saturday, JJ Kohl will likely start again.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with MCL sprain Swann is dealing with an MCL sprain, per Weston Scrambler of AppStateNews.
Impact Swann missed the 27-23 Week 6 against Oregon State after he suffered an MCL sprain against Southern Mississippi but played through it against Boise State. He remains a question mark for the Mountaineers' clash with Georgia State on Saturday, and if he can't go, expect JJ Kohl to get the start once again.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive in Week 6 Swann (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 27-23 win over Oregon State.
Impact Swann racked up 943 yards and a 6:6 TD:INT through the Mountaineers' first four games, but he was sidelined for the contest with an undisclosed injury. His absence allowed JJ Kohl to make his first start of the season. Swann's next chance to play will come Oct. 11 against Georgia State.
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Two turnovers in blowout loss Swann completed 11 of 24 passes for 64 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 47-14 loss to Boise State.
Impact Swann struggled coming out the bye week, totalling his lowest passing yards in a game this season with 64. Boise State defense sacked Swann three times on Saturday and recorded two touchdowns off Swann interceptions including one in the fourth quarter to cap off the victory. Swann connected with Dalton Stroman for a seven yard score in the second quarter for his sixth passing touchdown of 2025. Over four games Swann has thrown for 943 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Oregon State.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Two turnovers in blowout loss Swann completed 11 of 24 passes for 64 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 47-14 loss to Boise State.
Impact Swann struggled coming out the bye week, totalling his lowest passing yards in a game this season with 64. Boise State defense sacked Swann three times on Saturday and recorded a touchdown off a Swann interception in the fourth quarter to cap off the victory. Swann connected with Dalton Stroman for a seven yard score in the second quarter for his sixth passing touchdown of 2025. Over four games Swann has thrown for 943 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Oregon State.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Madsen throws 4 TDs, McCoy, Phelps return picks for TDs and Boise State rolls past App State 47-14

Maddux Madsen passed for four touchdowns, and both Omarion McCoy and Boen Phelps had a pick-6 to lead Boise State to a dominant 47-14 win over Appalachian State on Saturday night
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press
Turnover prone in loss Swann completed 15 of 23 passes for 217 yards and three interceptions during Saturday's 38-22 loss to Southern Miss.
Impact Swann was pulled on Saturday after tossing three interceptions. The second interception Swann threw on the day went back the other way for six points. On the season Swann has thrown five touchdown passes and four interceptions, totalling 879 yards. Up next is a bye week for the Mountaineers.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Turnover prone in loss Swann completed 15 of 23 passes for 217 yards and three interceptions during Saturday's 38-22 loss to Southern Miss.
Impact Swann was pulled on Saturday after tossing three interceptions. The second interception Swann threw on the day went back the other way for six points. On the season Swann has thrown five touchdown passes and four interceptions, totalling 879 yards. Up next is a bye week for the Mountaineers.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appalachian State overcomes four turnovers in 20-13 victory over FCS Lindenwood

AJ Swann threw for 292 yards, Rashod Dubinion ran for 194 yards, and Appalachian State defeated Lindenwood 20-13
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press
Another nice day in win Swann completed 19 of 34 passes for 293 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 20-13 win against Lindenwood.
Impact Swann continued his strong start to the season against Lindenwood Lions of the FCS. Swann's two touchdown passes were from 72 and 13 yards out in the first quarter. Through two games Swann has thrown 661 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. Up next is a conference matchup with Southern Mississippi.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Another nice day in win Swann completed 19 of 34 passes for 293 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 20-13 win against Lindenwood.
Impact Swann continued his strong start to the season against Lindenwood Lions of the FCS. Swann's two touchdown passes were from 72 and 13 yards out in the first quarter. Through two games Swann has thrown 661 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. Up next is a conference matchup with Southern Mississippi.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Shines in victory Swann was 31-for-46 passing for 368 yards and three touchdowns during Friday's 34-11 victory versus Charlotte. He also had four rushes for 25 yards.
Impact Swann was on fire in this game throwing three touchdown passes to pick apart the Charlotte 49ers defence. His three touchdown passes went for 10-yards, 19-yards and 1-yard respectively. Up next is a matchup with Lindenwood Lions of the FCS setting up a chance for another big game.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Drawing start in Week 1 Swann was the starter for Friday's game against UNC Charlotte, according to App Weekly News.
Impact Swann spent his first two seasons at Vanderbilt and played for LSU in the 2024 campaign, but he's expected to have a bigger role for Appalachian State right out of the gate. This is his final season of college eligibility.
AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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