Appalachian State
The Mountaineers may have lost several major receiving options for quarterback Taylor Lamb, but running back Marcus Cox appears ready to provide the bulk of the team’s offense. With three returning members on the offensive line, the Mountaineers should continue to dominate opponents with a bruising running game that finished sixth in the nation last year.
On the other side of the ball, Appalachian State looks to capitalize on a defensive approach that held opponents to an average of 16.6 points per game. With nine starters returning on defense, the Mountaineers stand as one of the top programs in the Sun Belt Conference.