2023 Appalachian State Schedule
Head Coach: Shawn Clark, 4th year: 26-13
The Appalachian State Mountaineers are coming off a 6-6 season in 2022, but they are looking to bounce back and make a run at the Sun Belt Conference championship in 2023.
The Mountaineers return a number of key players from last year's team, including quarterback Chase Brice, running back Nate Noel, and wide receiver Corey Sutton. Brice threw for 2,817 yards and 17 touchdowns last season, while Noel rushed for 1,163 yards and 10 touchdowns. Sutton caught 63 passes for 934 yards and seven touchdowns.
Other key players for the Mountaineers in 2023 include wide receiver Thomas Hennigan, tight end Thomas Cole, offensive lineman Noah Hannon, defensive end Jordan Tucker, linebacker Andrew Parker, and safety Nick Ross.
The Mountaineers' schedule in 2023 is challenging, but they have a chance to win a lot of games. They open the season with a home game against Gardner-Webb, and they also have home games against Coastal Carolina, Troy, and Georgia State. They will also play road games against North Carolina, Wyoming, and ULM.
I predict that the Mountaineers will win 8-9 games in 2023. They have the talent to be a top team in the Sun Belt, but they will need to stay healthy and avoid any major upsets.
Key Players
- Chase Brice (QB): 2,817 yards, 17 TDs, 5 INTs (2022)
- Nate Noel (RB): 1,163 yards, 10 TDs (2022)
- Corey Sutton (WR): 63 catches, 934 yards, 7 TDs (2022)
- Thomas Hennigan (WR): 35 catches, 443 yards, 3 TDs (2022)
- Thomas Cole (TE): 25 catches, 324 yards, 3 TDs (2022)
- Noah Hannon (OL): 51 starts over 4 seasons
- Jordan Tucker (DE): 63 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, 7.5 sacks (2022)
- Andrew Parker (LB): 103 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 2 sacks (2022)
- Nick Ross (S): 77 tackles, 2 INTs, 8 pass breakups (2022)
Team Statistics
- Total Offense: 420.5 yards per game (35th in FBS)
- Passing Offense: 240.2 yards per game (52nd in FBS)
- Rushing Offense: 180.3 yards per game (23rd in FBS)
- Total Defense: 345.3 yards per game (76th in FBS)
- Passing Defense: 246.6 yards per game (92nd in FBS)
- Rushing Defense: 98.7 yards per game (23rd in FBS)
Prediction
I predict that the Mountaineers will win 8-9 games in 2023. They have the talent to be a top team in the Sun Belt, but they will need to stay healthy and avoid any major upsets.Sept 2 Gardner-Webb
Sept 9 at North Carolina
Sept 16 East Carolina
Sept 23 at Wyoming
Sept 30 at ULM
Oct 10 Coastal Carolina
Oct 14 OPEN DATE
Oct 21 at Old Dominion
Oct 28 Southern Miss
Nov 4 Marshall
Nov 11 at Georgia State
Nov 18 at James Madison
Nov 25 Georgia Southern
Conclusion: Mountaineers should improve, but not contenders yet.
The schedule favors App State in most ways, but don't look for the mountaineers to take back the Sun Belt just yet. A return to the post season is a realistic goal.
Projected Record: 7-5