APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS NEWS

AJ Swann - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Swann throws, Dubinion runs as Appalachian State rolls over Charlotte in Loggains' debut The Mountaineers claim victory in Dowell Loggains' debut as head coach

AUGUST 30 • JOURNALNOW.COM

AJ Swann - 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 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Charlotte vs. Appalachian State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 29, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Charlotte 49ers vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers game, Friday, Aug. 29.

AUGUST 29 • Data Skrive

Former Pioneers adjusting to new App State coaching staff, new roles ahead of season BOONE — The offseason was certainly an eventful one for App State football as more than 50 players joined the Mountaineer program.

AUGUST 28 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Appalachian State vs. Charlotte Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 29, 2025

Preview the Aug. 29 matchup between the Appalachian State Mountaineers and Charlotte 49ers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betti...

AUGUST 27 • Data Skrive

JV Pioneers march past Ashe County on the gridiron WEST JEFFERSON — Barring any potential schedule changes, Watauga’s JV football team won’t play at the confines of Jack Groce Stadium until a...

AUGUST 25 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Kanye Roberts - Set to miss 2025 season Roberts suffered a torn ACL and will miss the 2025 season, Scott Watkins of the Sun Herald reports.

Impact Roberts was the leading candidate to man the backfield for the Moutaineers in 2025 after his season was cut short last season due to injury. His latest injury will open up more opportunities for transfers Rashon Dubinion and Khalida Keith to make an impact out of the gates.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Part of wild UCLA-Tennessee QB swap, Joey Aguilar excited to start for No. 24 Vols

Joey Aguilar is half of college football’s wildest flip-flops

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Pioneer football looking to reload after graduation losses BOONE — The Watauga football team has enjoyed unprecedented success since head coach Ryan Habich arrived in the High Country a little more t...

AUGUST 19 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

2025 App State Football Predictions: Mountaineers Ranked 96th in RJ Young's Ultimate 136

RJ Young reveals his "Ultimate 136" college football rankings ahead of the 2025 season. Here's where the Mountaineers land.

AUGUST 11 • FOX SPORTS

Pioneer football takes the field for first official practice with plenty to prove BOONE — Since taking over as Watauga’s head football coach back in 2013, Ryan Habich has used a different credo for his team during the offs...

AUGUST 4 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Former Pioneer Pryor earns preseason All-SoCon nod GREENVILLE, S.C. — Former Watauga multisport athlete and current Furman University football player Jackson Pryor was among the selections na...

JULY 25 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Tennessee embraces QB battle as Florida, Mississippi State seek new heights

The Southeastern Conference’s evolving quarterback situations continued to be a focal point of SEC media days

JULY 16 • Associated Press

2025 College Football Predictions, Picks: Back Georgia Tech, Utah in Week 1

Geoff Schwartz — like all of us — is ready for college football season. Find out which two squads he's buying in Week 1.

JULY 16 • FOX SPORTS

Rich Rodriguez's return as coach at West Virginia is a homecoming, too

Rich Rodriguez's return to West Virginia as coach is also a homecoming

JULY 9 • Associated Press

App State announces season two of the "Welcome to The Rock" fan contest BOONE — App State Athletics has announced the second season of the “Welcome to The Rock” fan contest for the 2025 football season.

MAY 23 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

App State reveals 2025 home football game themes BOONE — Game themes for selected App State home football games for the 2025 season were announced on Friday.

MAY 22 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

College baseball notebook: Georgia Tech, Oregon, West Virginia, Texas top seeds in power conferences

Jockeying for NCAA Tournament bids ramps up in college baseball this week with conference tournaments taking center stage

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Kaedin Robinson - Officially out of eligibility Robinson's college career is over after the NCAA denied his eligibility appeal, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Robinson spent the past three seasons at App State, where he had a very productive career with the Mountaineers, totaling 2,164 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. With the NCAA denying his attempt to play one more season, the tailback will look to find his way into an NFL camp.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pioneers place eight on All-Region football team BOONE — After starting its All-State football team five years ago, High School OT has recently added All-Region teams for each of North Caro...

APRIL 30 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Boise State's Spencer Danielson gets 5-year deal Boise State coach Spencer Danielson finalized a new five-year, $11 million contract on Tuesday after leading the Broncos to the College Foot...

APRIL 29 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Pac-12 inks TV deals for Oregon St., Wazzu home games Oregon State and Washington State home football games will be back on The CW this coming season, with CBS and ESPN also in the mix, as part...

APRIL 29 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Sam Mbake - Headed to App State Mbake has announced his commitment to App State, per his personal X.com account.

Impact Mbake will join the Mountaineers' ranks after spending last season with Kilgore Junior College. The 6-foot-3 sophomore, who started his collegiate career with Arkansas, will look to compete for a role at the DI level once again.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan lands 4-star QB Brady Smigiel from Newbury Park (CA) Brady Smigiel, a four-star quarterback in the Class of 2026, announced his commitment to Michigan on Saturday. A three-year starter at Newbu...

APRIL 26 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM