After the one of tougher slates in recent memory to begin a season, Appalachian finishes off September with a road trip to Akron for its final non-conference game of the season. After this weekend, it’s all Fun Belt, all the time. The record the Mountaineers currently have is not a huge surprise, but the way the season has unfolded seems slightly unfulfilling. After a strong start at Tennessee, and a less than impressive win over Old Dominion, the Apps fell completely apart last weekend against Miami. The bright spots were few and far between and it didn’t appear the Mountaineers could do anything right. Throw in the injury to Marcus Cox, and the fans left Kidd Brewer with a really empty feeling last Saturday. It’s pretty obvious this team is in dire need of a win, just to get that feeling back before the games really start counting in conference play. To be honest, this game is about as close to being a must-win game as you can get. Another poor showing could create some panic among the natives, while a win would flip the script and provide some much needed momentum. Luckily, all the excitement of Volunteers and Hurricanes are behind us, and App can focus on good, old-fashioned boring football.

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Zippity Do Da - 35
Apps - 37
A-Z This one could certainly go either way

Apps- 31
Zippy St- 27

App: 34 (shanked extra point)
Transfer U: 28

Time to turn it around. 34-17 Apps

Us 45
Them 21

I predict that I won't predict. With Marcus out and our defense looking like toast last week, I just feel leary. Hope the Mountaineers prove me wrong. Go Apps!

ASU: 38
YKK: 28

App 41
Akron 28

APP - 31
akron - 21

Hopeful for a turn around this week. Just play with some fire.

I really don't have a feel for this one. Which makes me nervous. Win or lose, I think we'll be ready to roll for Ga. State the following week. I have to think our offense gets it together somewhat this week, though.

App 30
Akron 23

I think this game will set the course for the rest of the season. I'm hoping it's a positive one.

App -> 38
Akron -> 17

Not sure we have the offense to keep up.

Akron 41
Apps 38

The Apps are pissed off and looking to take it out on someone:

Apps 38
Zippers 24

The O-Line reasserts it's dominance this week. Jalen Moore has >140. Grind it out, low scoring game.
Apps - 23
Zips - 17

Defense rises up offense struggles
Apps 20
Zips 10

4 yards and a cloud of dust. Keep their offense off the field, but when they do have the ball- Be ready for the hurry up! Good time for secondary to redeem themselves.


We are (NOT) Marshall- 33
Rubber overshoes made by B.F. Goodrich (Yes, that's really where the name Zips came from)- 28

I don't make predictions but I will say that I expect it to be a lower scoring game than the Zips are used to. We will again play a slow paced game and ball control offense. If we score a ton, it means the Zips simply couldn't stop our running game. I'm optimistic that we will match up but I honestly don't have a feel for how this one plays out. I don't care how we wind up doing it, as long as the Apps find a way.

PROUD TO BE A MOUNTAINEER!!!

App State 31
Akron 13

No prediction, but this is a season-defining game, in my opinion. We'll get the answers to a lot of lingering questions on Saturday. I hope we like the answers.