Appalachian State Mountaineers News

Chris Lofton - Receiving score in spring game Lofton caught a six-yard touchdown from quarterback Malachi Singleton during Appalachian State's spring game, per Dylan Shepherd of The Appalachian.

Impact Lofton caught the score from Singleton in the second half of Saturday's spring game. The connection with Singleton indicates that Lofton has been working with the top group of receivers this spring, giving him prospects for a large role within the App State offense in 2026. The 6-foot receiver joined the Mountaineers after transferring from Gardner-Webb in the offseason, where he caught 56 passes for 934 yards and five touchdowns in 2025.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Henry Hasselbeck - Competing for starting job Hasselback is battling Malachi Singleton for the starting job under center, Marvin Parker of ABC13 reports.

Impact Although Singleton was observed taking the first reps under center during the spring game, Hasselback was the next quarterback to take work. The majority of reps was taken by the duo of quarterbacks, but reports indicate Singleton may be in the lead. More news should surface as camp keeps progressing.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Singleton - First team reps in spring game Singleton took first team reps during Appalachian State's spring game, per Marvin Parker of WLOS.com.

Impact Singleton split first team reps with fellow quarterback Henry Hasselbeck during the App State spring game on Saturday. Singleton joined the Mountaineers after transferring in from Purdue in the offseason. The 6-foot-1 sophomore threw for 439 yards and five touchdowns with a pair of interceptions to go along with 202 yards and a touchdown on the ground across 11 games for the Boilermakers in 2025. Singleton and Hasselbeck are expected to be the main competitors for the starting gig heading into the 2026 season in Boone.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Judge in Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar's eligibility lawsuit says he'll make a decision soon

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has gone back to court for his lawsuit against the NCAA seeking another year of college eligibility

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Daz James - Part of Appalachian State James will be part of Appalachian State's team, according to its X account.

Impact After a disappointing 2025, James decided to transfer colleges from Arkansas. During the wide receiver's 2024 season, he caught 75.0 percent of his targets for 137 receiving yards (45.7 averaged per reception). During 2025, James did not log counting stats.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

J'Marion Burnette - Part of App State Burnette is part of Appalachian State's updated roster, according to the team.

Impact Ideally for Burnette, transferring to a non-Power Four FBS team can boost his production. In 2025, he logged 28 rushing attempts for 82 yards and a 39-yard reception on two targets.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar gets a temporary restraining order in his bid to keep playing for the Vols

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has been granted a temporary restraining order in his lawsuit against the NCAA as he seeks an extra year of eligibility enabling him to continue...

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar files lawsuit in Knoxville seeking additional year of eligibility

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has filed a lawsuit as he bids for an extra year of eligibility that would allow him to play this fall

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Despite a returning coach, West Virginia lost dozens of players to the transfer portal

The college football transfer portal took a toll on West Virginia

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Tommy Ulatowski - Commits to Appalachian State Ulatowski announced his commitment to Appalachian State on Monday.

Impact Logged as part of Kennesaw State for four years, Ulatowski's best season is 2024, when he recorded 81 completed passes, 1,342 passing yards and 15 touchdowns. 2025 is the quarterback's worst, considering his total yardage is barely double digits. As of Ulatwoski's commitment, his primary competition is Malachi Singleton, who will transfer from Purdue.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Lofton - Lands at Appalachian State Lofton will transfer to Appalachian State, per his personal X account.

Impact Lofton was dynamic at Gardner-Webb in 2025, reeling in 56 catches for 934 yards and five touchdowns. He'll now take his talents to the FBS level, where the wideout should have two seasons of eligibility remaining with the Mountaineers.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Treyaun Webb - Headed to App State Webb will transfer to App State, per Pete.

Impact Webb didn't play in 2025, battling a hamstring injury for much of the campaign. The tailback totaled 256 rushing yards and three scores during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, and should carry two years of eligibility with him to the Mountaineers.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Henry Hasselbeck - Commits to App. State Hasselbeck has committed to the Mountaineers, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Hasselbeck spent the past two seasons with UCLA, but he didn't appear in a game. He's slated for a reserve role once again at Appalachian State, as the Mountaineers also picked up Malachi Singleton in the portal.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Darrin Fugitt - Joining Mountaineers Fugitt is transferring to Appalachian State, he announced via X.

Impact Fugitt will serve out his final year of eligibility with the Mountaineers after a four-season career with Lindenwood. The 6-foot-5 tight end logged 32 catches for 341 yards and two touchdowns in the 2025 campaign.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Singleton - Latches on with App. State Singleton has committed to Appalachian State, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Singleton will pursue the starting job for Appalachian State after failing to do so at his last two stops -- Arkansas and Purdue. At Purdue last season, he completed 38 of his 64 pass attempts for 439 yards and five touchdowns. He also ran for 202 yards and a TD.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dalton Stroman - Logs 96 receiving yards Stroman caught 3 of 4 targets for 96 yards during Monday's 29-10 defeat to Georgia Southern.

Impact Appalachian State's bowl game saw Stroman log his second-highest number of receiving yards for 2025. During the year, he recorded 35 receptions for 666 yards and four touchdowns.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaquari Lewis - Continues large volume Lewis logged 16 carries for 55 yards and gathered in all five targets for 35 yards during Monday's 29-10 defeat against Georgia Southern.

Impact During each of Appalachian State's last three games, Lewis logged more than 15 rushing attempts, and all three tallies are his career-bests in the category. The running back's 2025 season was a success, with 140 rushing attempts for 618 yards and six touchdowns to back him up. Lewis also recorded 32 receptions (on 36 targets) for 192 yards.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doopah Coleman - Records 18 snaps Coleman (undisclosed) logged 18 snaps during Monday's 29-10 loss to Georgia Southern.

Impact Coleman will enter the 2026 offseason healthy. During his first season of collegiate football, he logged two receptions (on nine targets) for three yards, 1.5 averaged per catch.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Southern beats Appalachian State 29-10, wins Birmingham Bowl

OJ Arnold had 152 yards rushing on 11 carries, Terrance Gibbs and Weston Bryant each had a rushing touchdown, and Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 29-10 to win the Birmingha...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

College football games on today 12/29/25: Bowl schedule for Monday The college football bowl season rolls on Monday, December 29, with an afternoon kickoff to provide some entertainment for fans itching for...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

How to Watch Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern: Birmingham Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 29, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Birmingham Bowl game, Monday, De...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Data Skrive

How to Watch Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern: Birmingham Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 29, 2025

Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 29, 2025

Preview the Dec. 29 matchup between the Georgia Southern Eagles and Appalachian State Mountaineers with predictions, odds, over/under, sprea...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Data Skrive

Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 29, 2025

Michigan search includes Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, AP source says

The firm hired by Michigan to search for a football coach to replace Sherrone Moore has contacted representatives for Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham and Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Jose Leon - Looking for new program Leon will enter the transfer portal, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Leon hits the portal with three years of eligibility. He caught just three passes for 12 yards in his redshirt freshman season this fall. The Miami-born wideout will now look for a program with which he can have a bigger impact on the offense.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

William Fowles - Departing Mountaineers' program Fowles will enter the transfer portal, per App State News.

Impact Fowles spent the past two seasons with App State after transferring over from Louisville. The wideout never managed to earn a consistent role in Boone, and totaled just eight catches for 105 yards across two seasons. He should have two more seasons of eligibility to use at his next stop.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Judge in Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar's eligibility lawsuit says he'll make a decision soon

Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar gets a temporary restraining order in his bid to keep playing for the Vols

Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar files lawsuit in Knoxville seeking additional year of eligibility

Despite a returning coach, West Virginia lost dozens of players to the transfer portal

Georgia Southern beats Appalachian State 29-10, wins Birmingham Bowl

How to Watch Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern: Birmingham Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 29, 2025

Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 29, 2025

Michigan search includes Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, AP source says