BOONE, N.C. — With App State alums returning to the High Country for Homecoming Saturday, several newcomers were able to make their debuts as the Mountaineers built a big lead in a 42-3 win against Robert Morris.
Chase Brice threw touchdown passes on four of his 17 completions for App State (5-3), and the offense finished with more than 500 yards. The defense held the Colonials to just a second-quarter field goal. Unofficially, 83 players saw action for the Mountaineers.
Nick Ross intercepted a pass on Robert Morris' second play and KeSean Brown had an early sack as App State's defense limited the Colonials to 17 offensive yards during a first quarter in which they didn't record a first down, but the Mountaineers held only a 7-3 lead going into the last five minutes of the half.