BOONE, N.C. — Zac Thomas accounted for three touchdowns, including two through the air to Malik Williams and Thomas Hennigan, as Appalachian State won 42-7 against visiting East Tennessee State in the FBS head coaching debut for Eliah Drinkwitz on Saturday.
On the day App State celebrated the 30th anniversary of Hall of Fame coach Jerry Moore's arrival in Boone, Drinkwitz picked up his first victory in his first game since being hired in December 2018.
Starting a season at home for the first time since 2015, the Mountaineers increased their lead to 21-0 on the opening drive of the third quarter against the FCS-level Buccaneers.