The East Carolina Pirates (2-0) host the Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-1) at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
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When is Appalachian State vs. East Carolina and when does it start?
This contest between the Mountaineers and Pirates is scheduled on Saturday, September 14, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Appalachian State vs. East Carolina
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Appalachian State Stats & Insights
The Mountaineers head into this matchup after a 66-20 loss to the Clemson Tigers in their most recent outing.
Appalachian State sports the 47th-ranked offense this year (431.5 yards per game), and have been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-worst with 508.5 yards allowed per game.
The Mountaineers have the 47th-ranked passing offense this year (270.0 passing yards per game), and they’ve been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-worst with 291.0 passing yards allowed per game.
Appalachian State owns the 66th-ranked rushing offense this season (161.5 rushing yards per game), and has been worse defensively, ranking 13th-worst with 217.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
With 38.0 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS, the Mountaineers have been forced to rely on their 80th-ranked offense (29.0 points per contest) to keep them in games.
East Carolina Stats & Insights
Last time out, the Pirates won 20-14 over the Old Dominion Monarchs.
East Carolina has been dominant on defense, surrendering just 200.5 total yards per game (12th-best). Offensively, it ranks 28th by posting 486.0 total yards per game.
The Pirates’ passing attack has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 17th-best in the FBS with 320.5 passing yards per game. In terms of defense, they are allowing 131.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 27th.
East Carolina has been keeping opposing offenses in check on run defense, giving up just 69.0 rushing yards per contest (20th-best). On offense, it ranks 64th in the FBS by racking up 165.5 rushing yards per game.
The Pirates rank 67th in the FBS with 31.0 points per game, but they’ve been lifted up by their defense, which ranks 18th-best by giving up just 8.5 points per contest.
Appalachian State Key Players to Watch
Joey Aguilar has 540 passing yards (270.0 ypg) to lead Appalachian State, completing 51.3% of his passes and throwing three touchdown passes this season.
Anderson Castle has carried the ball 16 times for a team-high 108 yards (54.0 per game), with one touchdown this year. He’s also tacked on three catches for 39 yards (19.5 per game).
This season Makai Jackson has piled up three carries for 71 yards (35.5 per game) and one touchdown, while also catching eight passes for 78 yards (39.0 per game) and one touchdown.
Kaedin Robinson’s 161 receiving yards (80.5 yards per game) lead the team. He has 11 receptions.
Christan Horn has put up a 136-yard season so far (68.0 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, reeling in five passes.
East Carolina Key Players to Watch
Jake Garcia has 591 passing yards (295.5 ypg) to lead East Carolina, completing 64.9% of his passes and collecting four touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 30 rushing yards (15.0 ypg) on 17 carries.
Rahjai Harris’ team-high 155 rushing yards (77.5 per game) have come on 32 carries, with two touchdowns this year.
This season London Montgomery has rushed for 67 yards (33.5 per game) on 14 carries.
Anthony Smith’s 156 receiving yards (78.0 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s collected 10 receptions and one touchdown.
Winston Wright has hauled in 10 passes for 90 yards (45.0 yards per game) this year.
Casey Kelly’s seven catches have netted him 59 yards (29.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
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