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Day After: Dawkins, App State 'D' Trigger Another Sack-Happy Bowl Win

NEW ORLEANS — Making its second straight visit to the Big Easy for the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, App State had its routine down.

Roll onto Canal Street and arrive at the team hotel to jazz-friendly fanfare. Enjoy several days of game prep, sightseeing and service. Overcome early adversity against a Conference USA opponent.

Post six sacks to wrap up a bowl win in dominant fashion.

With junior defensive end Tommy Dawkins and others leading the way, No. 20 App State had a season-high six sacks in its 31-17 win against UAB on Saturday night.