BOONE, N.C. — The way Appalachian State rotates defensive players, especially along the line, individual statistics can be misleading. And the lopsided nature of the last three games has created opportunities for even more Mountaineers to play.
One stat helps quantify the depth of App State's defense.
Through one month of the 2018 season, Appalachian is tied for second place nationally with 22 players who have contributed in the tackles for loss category. Utah leads FBS programs with 23 players, and the Mountaineers currently share second place with Penn State, which has played five games instead of four.