BOONE, N.C. — Asked to name who's faster, national rushing leader Darrynton Evans looked to his left and pointed at receiver Jalen Virgil.
Seated next to the standout running back during Saturday's postgame press conference, Virgil smiled and replied, "Depends on the day."
Speed matters in college football, and two skill players with sprinter's credentials helped Appalachian State improve to 2-0 on Saturday. Evans scored four touchdowns while amassing a career-high 298 all-purpose yards, and Virgil's two receiving touchdowns accounted for part of his 131 all-purpose yards.
They both contributed as kick returners, with Virgil replacing Evans as the primary option and gaining 45 yards on his first career return.