BOONE, N.C. — With the reset button hit, App State Football opened the 2023 season by winning in front of a big crowd at The Rock.
Showcasing valuable depth, reserves delivered some of the biggest plays during the 45-24 victory against Gardner-Webb in front of 36,075 fans at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday.
In relief of starting quarterback Ryan Burger, who went 7 of 10 with an early touchdown pass before exiting for the rest of the game, Joey Aguilar completed 11 of his 13 passes for 174 yards and four touchdowns.