The Appalachian State Mountaineers (0-0) square off against an FCS opponent, the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (0-0) at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2023. We have more info below, and that includes how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Appalachian State vs. Gardner-Webb Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Boone, North Carolina
- Stadium: Kidd Brewer Stadium
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Appalachian State vs. Gardner-Webb Stats and Insights (2022)
- Appalachian State outscored opponents by a total of 98 points last year (8.1 per game), and Gardner-Webb put up 41 more points than its opponents (3.2 per game).
- Appalachian State averaged 5.9 more points last season (34.9) than Gardner-Webb allowed (29.0).
- The Mountaineers were 4-2 overall when scoring more than 29.0 points last year.
- Gardner-Webb averaged 5.4 more points last season (32.2) than Appalachian State conceded (26.8).
- When they went over what the Mountaineers gave up last year (26.8 points per game), the Runnin’ Bulldogs were 6-1.
Top Performers
Appalachian State (2022 Stats)
- In 12 games last year, Chase Brice threw for 2,915 yards (242.9 per game), with 27 touchdowns and six interceptions, and a completion percentage of 62.4%.
- On the ground, Brice scored four touchdowns and picked up 117 yards.
- Nate Noel rushed for 604 yards (50.3 per game) and six touchdowns in 12 games.
- In addition, Noel had 24 receptions for 145 yards and zero touchdowns.
- On the ground, Camerun Peoples scored five touchdowns a season ago and picked up 599 yards (49.9 per game).
- In the passing game, Christan Horn scored four TDs, catching 34 balls for 620 yards (51.7 per game).
- On defense last year, Nick Hampton helped lead the way with 37 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and eight sacks in 12 games.
- On defense in 2022, Logan Doublin had 57 tackles, 6.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions in 12 games played.
- Nicholas Ross 2.0 TFL, 60 tackles, and one interception a season ago.
- In 2022, Jalen McLeod had 31 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and six sacks.
Gardner-Webb (2022 Stats)
- To go along with his 2,887 passing yards and 64.9% completion percentage last year, Bailey Fisher connected on 19 touchdowns against 11 interceptions.
- Fisher was a factor with his legs, too, rushing for 263 yards and 11 TDs.
- In 13 games, T.J. Luther was targeted 79 times, leading to 63 receptions, 1,166 yards and eight touchdowns.
- Narii Gaither ran for 1,019 rushing yards (78.4 yards per game) and seven touchdowns while averaging 6.6 yards per carry.
- As a pass-catcher, Gaither reeled in 22 balls on 24 targets for 215 yards and zero touchdowns.
- Cutrell Haywood was targeted 90 times leading to 78 catches, 775 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games.
- Last year Ty French posted 20 tackles, 4.0 TFL, nine sacks, and one interception in 13 games.
- William McRainey, who played in 13 games, totaled 6.0 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL, 19 tackles, and one interception.
- Jamari Jenkins played in 13 games and delivered three interceptions to go along with 12 tackles, one sack, and three passes defended.
- Brendan Jackson was a big contributor on D last season, with 11 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks.