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CHARLOTTE vs. APP STATE GAME PREVIEW
- App State has allowed 7.4 yards per play between the 20s but just over one yard per snap inside its 20, facing five red-zone trips and forcing three field-goal attempts. DJ Smith used looping defensive-line stunts against ECU, producing pressure and two sacks, but the defense also allowed a 45-yard run, a 61-yard touchdown pass and quarterback scramble gains.
- App State ran on 62% of its plays against ECU despite averaging under three yards per carry, pairing that approach with 70% passing and over 100 yards after catches. Routes shifted toward the middle and inside-out patterns, with Darrin Fugitt used on middle screens. Dowell Loggains nevertheless criticized the offense tightening up during a stretch of four consecutive punts.
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App State @ ECU Premium Game Coverage
- Defense: Franklin's career has been something that no one really appreciates anymore: A very good, but not quite top-tier, coach.
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App State @ ECU Preview & Game Thread
- QB/OL: Thought the post game write up by the ECU guy had an interesting take of the two teams, while he was somewhat complimentary of APP, he made it clear he thought ECU had the...
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- Pick/market: After the defensive stop and short punt, App State tacks on three more on London's 37-yard FG to move ahead 27-17!
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