Mountaineers Look to Bounce Back in Intriguing Matchup Against Pirates in Week 3 of College Football Season
In an intriguing non-conference match-up in Week 3 of the college football season, the Appalachian State Mountaineers will face off against the East Carolina Pirates at
Game outlook
In an intriguing non-conference match-up in Week 3 of the college football season, the Appalachian State Mountaineers will face off against the East Carolina Pirates at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The game, set to air on ESPNU, promises to be an exciting one. The Mountaineers, with a record of 0-1, are looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Clemson, while the Pirates, at 2-0, are coming off a road win against Old Dominion. Appalachian State opens as the favorite with a -2.5 point spread that has remained unchanged. Fans can expect an intense game as both teams look to secure a victory.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mountaineers -135 | Pirates +115
Spread: Mountaineers -2.5 (-110) | Pirates +2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 60.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Appalachian St. will win straight-up is 57%.
Appalachian St. Mountaineers
In their recent game against the Clemson Tigers, Appalachian State suffered a significant 66-20 loss. Quarterback Joey Aguilar struggled, throwing for 214 yards and a touchdown but being unable to get the offense going. The team was able to run the ball effectively, but they struggled to stop the Tigers on third and fourth down attempts, allowing 28 total first downs. Appalachian State gave up 66 points on 712 total yards, with 11.8 yards per pass and 7.4 yards per rush. Despite their difficulties, the team is ranked 53 in offense and 39 in defense, with a 1-1 record this season. It remains to be seen if they can bounce back and secure a win in their next game.