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The Aggies host the Mountaineers in a Week 2 matchup at Kyle Field
The Mountaineers will have some retooling and rebuilding to do before the season begins but have been a consistent winner since joining the Sun Belt Conference in 2014.
Appalachian State has won or shared four of the last six conference titles, and for coach Shawn Clark, another 10-win season should be attainable.
The strengths of the offense will be the quarterback and running backs, helped by a stacked offensive line. On defense, linebacker and corner will once again be strengths.
Problem areas could be the young wide receiver corps and the safety positions.
Be sure to stick with AllAggies.com as we preview every aspect of the matchup with the Mountaineers throughout the week
Appalachian State
2021 Record: 10-4 (7-1 in Sun Belt)
Head coach: Shawn Clark
Clark is 20-7 in three seasons as the Mountaineers head coach
Offensive Set: Multiple
Defensive Set: 3-4
Returning starters on offense: 7
The Mountaineers went pass-heavy last season with quarterback Chase Brice who returns for 2022. But his targets will be new. Brice averaged 238 yards per game last season with 27 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Brice, who has spent time at both Clemson and Duke, completed 62.1 percent of his passes and earned conference Newcomer of the Year honors.
Christian Wells is the leading returning receiver, having caught 12 passes for 243 yards in 2021.
Nate Noel and Camerun Peoples return at running back. In Peoples' two seasons with the Mountaineers, he's rushed for 2,237 yards.
Projected offensive starters:
QB Chase Brice*
RB Nate Noel*
WR Christian Wells
WR Kaedin Robinson
WR Dashaun Davis
TE Henry Pearson*
LT Anderson Hardy*
LG Danion Daley*
C Troy Everett
RG Isaiah Helms*
RT Cooper Hodges*
* denotes returning starter
Returning starters on defense: 6
Appalachian State has lost several starters to graduation and the NFL, but the core is still present. All-American corner Stephen Jones Jr., end Nick Hampton, and linebacker Trey Cobb all return, as does nose tackle Jordan Earle.
Projected defensive starters:
DE Deshawn McKnight
NT Jordan Earle*
DE Hansky Paillant
LB Nick Hampton*
LB Tyler Bird
LB Trey Cobb*
LB Brendan Harrington*
CB Steven Jones Jr.*
CB Milan Tucker
S Ryan Huff*
S Nick Ross
* denotes returning starter
By
Timm Hamm
Editor in Chief at Red Raider Review. FanNation NFL writer/reporter for Cowboys, Rams, Commanders, Texans, Patriots, and Falcons. Editor/Writer at All Aggies. Follow me on Twitter at @IndyCarTim.
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The Aggies host the Mountaineers in a Week 2 matchup at Kyle Field
- Timm Hamm
- 5 hours ago
The Mountaineers will have some retooling and rebuilding to do before the season begins but have been a consistent winner since joining the Sun Belt Conference in 2014.
Appalachian State has won or shared four of the last six conference titles, and for coach Shawn Clark, another 10-win season should be attainable.
The strengths of the offense will be the quarterback and running backs, helped by a stacked offensive line. On defense, linebacker and corner will once again be strengths.
Problem areas could be the young wide receiver corps and the safety positions.
Be sure to stick with AllAggies.com as we preview every aspect of the matchup with the Mountaineers throughout the week
Appalachian State
2021 Record: 10-4 (7-1 in Sun Belt)
Head coach: Shawn Clark
Clark is 20-7 in three seasons as the Mountaineers head coach
Offensive Set: Multiple
Defensive Set: 3-4
Returning starters on offense: 7
The Mountaineers went pass-heavy last season with quarterback Chase Brice who returns for 2022. But his targets will be new. Brice averaged 238 yards per game last season with 27 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Brice, who has spent time at both Clemson and Duke, completed 62.1 percent of his passes and earned conference Newcomer of the Year honors.
Christian Wells is the leading returning receiver, having caught 12 passes for 243 yards in 2021.
Nate Noel and Camerun Peoples return at running back. In Peoples' two seasons with the Mountaineers, he's rushed for 2,237 yards.
Projected offensive starters:
QB Chase Brice*
RB Nate Noel*
WR Christian Wells
WR Kaedin Robinson
WR Dashaun Davis
TE Henry Pearson*
LT Anderson Hardy*
LG Danion Daley*
C Troy Everett
RG Isaiah Helms*
RT Cooper Hodges*
* denotes returning starter
Returning starters on defense: 6
Appalachian State has lost several starters to graduation and the NFL, but the core is still present. All-American corner Stephen Jones Jr., end Nick Hampton, and linebacker Trey Cobb all return, as does nose tackle Jordan Earle.
Projected defensive starters:
DE Deshawn McKnight
NT Jordan Earle*
DE Hansky Paillant
LB Nick Hampton*
LB Tyler Bird
LB Trey Cobb*
LB Brendan Harrington*
CB Steven Jones Jr.*
CB Milan Tucker
S Ryan Huff*
S Nick Ross
* denotes returning starter
By
Timm Hamm
Editor in Chief at Red Raider Review. FanNation NFL writer/reporter for Cowboys, Rams, Commanders, Texans, Patriots, and Falcons. Editor/Writer at All Aggies. Follow me on Twitter at @IndyCarTim.
