
App State Mountaineers crush Maine 55-3 in season opener, setting attendance record
App State’s 52‑point victory over Maine marks a historic home win, a new attendance high and the start of an 11‑game streak against FCS opponents.
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App State’s 52‑point victory over Maine marks a historic home win, a new attendance high and the start of an 11‑game streak against FCS opponents.

The Mountaineers face a critical 2026 season after a 5‑8 record, with new head coach Dowell Loggains aiming to rebuild a roster depleted by transfer portal departures while leveraging a top‑ranked recruiting class and a solid defensive core.

Three Appalachian State standouts receive preseason All‑Sun Belt recognition, highlighting a defense that helped the program to a strong 2025 campaign and setting the stage for the upcoming media event.

During the opening day of Sun Belt Football Media Days in New Orleans, Appalachian State’s head coach, a linebacker, and a quarterback shared insights on the program’s distinctive brand, the value of leadership, and the need for tight chemistry among teammates.
For the fifth straight year, Appalachian State has sold out its football season tickets, a feat that has propelled Kidd Brewer Stadium into the national conversation. With record‑breaking attendance, a marquee 2026 schedule and a roster assembled by head coach Dowell Loggains, the program is reshaping the economic landscape of Boone, North Carolina.

The Sun Belt Conference will open its 2026 football season with Media Days in New Orleans, featuring head coaches, student‑athletes and key storylines that could shape the league's playoff aspirations.

Appalachian State’s football program has sold out season tickets for the fifth straight year, with Kidd Brewer Stadium ranked among the nation’s top venues and a $100 million annual economic impact.