or redistributed. It was Williams' second such throw in a bowl game. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. Still, Lewis and the offense couldn't put the game away. Regardless, Napier is probably going to need to seek alternative options at long snapper. The Mountaineers (6-1, 4-0 Sun Belt Conference) lost quarterback Zac Thomas to injury when he was tackled while scrambling out of bounds during the game-winning drive. Appalachian State Head Football Coach joins the show to talk about facing 7-0 Coastal Carolina this weekend, Zac Thomas’ current status for the game, what Coastal is doing right this year, and how good App State’s defense has been. Still, the Ragin' Cajuns appeared in control after Ragas' touchdown runs of 17 and 1 yards in the third quarter made it 24-10. Instagram. Hollywood star Zac Efron and his Australian model girlfriend Vanessa Valladares have been spending time in Sydney this week, despite typically being seen in the idyllic Byron Bay. BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Zac Thomas passed for 279 yards and matched his career high with four touchdown passes as Appalachian State defeated … NEWS. Louisiana-Lafayette was 0-8 against Appalachian State, including losses in the last two conference championship games. Zac Thomas is a 6-1, 190-pound Dual-Threat Quarterback from Trussville, AL. Thomas 10 of 21 for 92 yards with 2 INTs. Instagram. Market data provided by Factset. Former Ragin’ Cajuns quarterback Jake Delhomme introduced Lewis remotely during pregame introductions. Zac Thomas (12) Quarterback - Career: Went 32-6 as a starter (third-most wins in App State history, No. No. Latest on Appalachian State Mountaineers quarterback Zac Thomas including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN Silas Albright, Sports Editor August 18, 2020. “Zac’s a guy who, no matter what, I’m glad that we have him as … Silas Albright, Sports Editor September 12, 2020. Camerun Peoples ran for 102 yards and a touchdown for Appalachian State. “That was relief,” Manac said. “Do you want to run the snapper and punter out there and try it again?," Napier said. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Instagram. Hewitt … I think today is the best example of that so far this season. More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. After taking two shots at the end zone, App State went for the field goal with 5 seconds left on the clock but Staton hooked the potential tying field goal wide left. Silas Albright, Sports Editor August 25, 2020. GAME LOG. But Appalachian State cut the lead to seven on a touchdown run by Camerun Peoples, and Boudreaux remarkably sent another snap over the head of the punter, who chased it down and kicked it out of the back of the end zone for a safety with 6:36 left in the game — giving the Mountaineers the ball back down by five. 1. Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) misses a reception under coverage from Appalachian State defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles (8) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool). The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Zac Thomas of the Appalachian State Mountaineers Sports Zac Thomas and App State went a month without playing football and unexpectedly improved By Rick Bonnell. Honorable Mention: Zac Thomas, App State. - Appalachian State (QB) Questionable (Leg): Thomas was carted off the field with a leg injury in the last game, and it is unknown if he will play against Coastal Carolina on Saturday. App State has its replacement for Zac Thomas: a two-time ACC quarterback grad transfer. Leading the way for the Mountaineers was QB Zac Thomas who completed 16 of 22 passes for 146 yards, 1 TD, & 1 INT. He was sacked three times. Ferrod Gardner and Chauncey Manac combined to sack Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas on a fourth-and-9 play at the Lafayette 29. He has now thrown 15 interceptions on the season. Louisiana-Lafayette: Will play at No. App State needs all hands on deck for this matchup. App Trail: App State's Zac Thomas and Daetrich Harrington dressed on Saturday. Appalachian State is led by junior quarterback Zac Thomas, who completes 70.8 percent of his passes - 11th nationally - and 75.0 in Sun Belt games. It worked, although not without drama. Long snapper Paul Boudreaux became the unfortunate story of the night. All rights reserved. Running back Trey Ragas scored three touchdowns, and Levi Lewis threw for 101 yards and a touchdown and ran for 77 yards to help the Ragin’ Cajuns (9-1, 7-1 Sun Belt) beat Appalachian State (7-3, 5-2) for their sixth straight win. SIGN IN. 44.8m Followers, 218 Following, 622 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Zac Efron (@zacefron) BOONE, N.C. – No. Zac Thomas is a 6-1, 190-pound Dual-Threat Quarterback from Trussville, AL. He’s won 23 games for the Mountaineers and lost just three. Thomas, who went 32-6 as App State’s starting quarterback, led the National team to a 20-17 victory and was named its Offensive MVP. Despite the near loss, Louisiana-Lafayette should remain in about the same position in the polls. MP Stats for iPad Stat keeping for basketball teams. He threw one touchdown pass and unofficially accounted for 170 yards of offense, with an average of 8.4 yards per carry. Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas drops back for a pass in their matchup versus Coastal Carolina at Brooks Stadium on Nov. 21. YouTube. Jan 5, 2016 - One of only four squads to make a bowl game in its first full-fledged FBS campaign, Appalachian headed to the 2015 Raycom Media Camellia Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. 2 among active FBS QBs in wins, behind only Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence (32-1). Still, the Ragin' Cajuns appeared in control after Ragas' touchdown runs of 17 and 1 yards in the third quarter made it 24-10. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Louisiana-Lafayette: Will play at No. 14 Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Conference championship game on Dec. 19. Sports Zac Thomas and App State went a month without playing football and unexpectedly improved By Rick Bonnell. Also unexpected: losing Zac Thomas when he was hit along the sideline at the end of a 15-yard yard while … That was especially true for quarterback Zac Thomas. App State will take on North Texas in GAME LOG. Appalachian State: The Mountaineers couldn't get anything going offensively, and were limited to 290 yards. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. App State is losing 38-game starter Zac Thomas and backup Jacob Huesman to graduation, leaving the Mountaineers without a returning quarterback who has played significant college snaps. Thomas 10 of 21 for 92 yards with 2 INTs. Ferrod Gardner and Chauncey Manac combined to sack Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas on a fourth-and-9 play at the Lafayette 29. App State's Camerun Peoples ran 27 times for 178 yards with a touchdown, but gained just nine of those yards in the second half. ... Thomas had two main targets he trusted and they were Daetrich Harrington and Malik ... with App. In one of the best games on Saturday, App State will face off against undefeated Coastal Carolina. App State senior quarterback Zac Thomas is a repeat selection for the Manning Award watch list. ... That’s a tough place to play and tough conditions to play in.”. Former Ragin’ Cajuns quarterback Jake Delhomme introduced Lewis remotely during pregame introductions. Follow Follow this player. Appalachian State moved into field goal range following a pass defensive interference penalty near the end zone, but Staton hooked a 30-yard field goal wide left. Appalachian State beat Louisiana-Lafayette four times in the previous two seasons, twice in the championship game on this same field. Appalachian State takes down Arkansas State 45-17, with Zac Thomas accounting for five touchdowns Thomas provided some excellent QB play in the Mountaineers' first game in 26 days. Instead of going for it — or risking another bad snap on a punt — coach Billy Napier elected to have Lewis run back out of the end zone for a safety, cutting the lead lead to 24-21 with 1:46 to go and putting the game in the hands of his defense. App State's first touchdown came when quarterback Zac Thomas threw a lateral to receiver Malik Williams, who hit Pearson for a score. The win also came with injury to App State quarterback Zac Thomas. 0 comments ... Brice will go to App State as a premier target returns to the program. 20 Louisiana-Lafayette overcame three snaps over the punter's head and another bad one on a extra point, beating Appalachian State 24-21 on a cold, rainy Friday night when the Mountaineers' Chandler Staton missed a 30-yard field goal with 2 seconds left. Thomas entered the game with 30 career wins — second only to Clemson's Trevor Lawrence among active college quarterbacks — but the Ragin' Cajuns held him to 92 yards passing and two interceptions. 2 behind Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence for career wins among Fox News Flash top headlines for December 5. Three-year starting quarterback Zac Thomas left the Georgia State game on a stretcher in the fourth quarter and went to the hospital. Get the latest news, scores and stats on theScore app. ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. It came down to turnovers. Zac Thomas. Napier did not respond to questions when asked if he will interview for the vacant South Carolina head coaching job. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. All rights reserved. SUBSCRIPTIONS. Long snapper Paul Boudreaux put Louisiana-Lafayette in a bind early, twice snapping more than 10 yards over the head of the punter in the first half and then sending a high snap to the holder on a failed extra point resulting in a 10-9 halftime deficit. Mountaineer QB Zac Thomas finished 14 for 20 for 182 yards and three touchdown passes. Appalachian State: Head on the road to face Georgia Southern on Dec. 12 in the regular season finale. App State has its replacement for Zac Thomas: a two-time ACC quarterback grad transfer Dec 23, 2020 It didn’t take long for Appalachian State to find its quarterback for 2021. Zac Thomas profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Zac Thomas - Appalachian State Mountaineers - NFL Draft Skip to main navigation Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 14 Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Conference championship game on Dec. 19. Appalachian State moved into field goal range following a defensive pass interference penalty near the end zone. All rights reserved. Still, the Ragin' Cajuns couldn't put the game away and were faced with a fourth-and-2. 10 Penn State, senior Zac Thomas has very rarely experienced losing. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. It perhaps took more drama than expected, but App State came away with a win to set up its big game next week against No. App State was held to its lowest yardage output of the season, 310, and still scrapped it together by the end. Since being named App State’s starting quarterback before the 2018 opener at No. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. It is the Ragin' Cajuns' third straight appearance in the conference title game. He is 30-5 as a starter and ranks No. Thomas also ran for 504 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. Zach Thomas. Appalachian State takes down Arkansas State 45-17, with Zac Thomas accounting for five touchdowns Thomas provided some excellent QB play in the Mountaineers' first game in 26 days. — Ethan Joyce (@EthanJoyceWSJ) November 14, 2020. Legal Statement. To no surprise, Ragas and his conference-best 85.4 rushing grade grabs the first-team spot here. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. English (US) The Ragin’ Cajuns had already clinched a spot in the Sun Belt Conference championship game against Coastal Carolina, so the contest was largely about pride. "... We felt like the best opportunity to win was to give up a safety there and not give up another bad play.”. Teams by MaxPreps The App For Coaches, Athletes & Parents. Faced with a fourth-and-2 situation, Napier made the unusual decision to have Lewis take a snap and retreat into the end zone for another safety with 1:46 left instead of going for the first down or risking another bad snap on the punt. Running back Trey Ragas scored three touchdowns, and Levi Lewis threw for 101 yards and a touchdown and ran for 77 yards to help the Ragin’ Cajuns (9-1, 7-1 Sun Belt) beat Appalachian State (7-3, 5-2) for the first time and win their sixth straight game. Louisiana-Lafayette was 0-8 against Appalachian State, including losses in the last two conference championship games. YouTube. It was anything but pretty, and at times downright nerve-wracking, yet coach Billy Napier and Louisiana-Lafayette finally got the best of Appalachian State. Delhomme, who led the Carolina Panthers to the Super Bowl, is the only ULL quarterback with more TD passes than Lewis. He put Louisiana-Lafayette in a bind early, twice snapping more than 10 yards over the head of the punter in the first half and then sending a high snap to the holder on a failed extra point resulting in a 10-9 halftime deficit. Appalachian State: QB Zac Thomas, a poised and polished senior, has led the Mountaineers to five straight victories, throwing for 1,283 yards with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. Photo Galleries Explore and purchase photos of your local teams. After taking two shots at the end zone, App State went for the field goal with 5 seconds left on the clock but Staton hooked the potential tying field goal wide left. Benny LeMay’s 3 TD’s on the day move him into third-all time in program history ; LeMay bounced back from his 35-yard performance against App. Mountaineers favorite to win Sun Belt, 10 selections on preseason all-conference teams . App State: QB Zac Thomas. The Ragin' Cajuns had already clinched a spot in the Sun Belt Conference championship game against Coastal Carolina, so this contest was largely about pride. Market data provided by Factset. 20 Louisiana-Lafayette overcame three snaps that sailed over the punter's head and another bad one on a extra point to beat their Sun Belt rival 24-21 for the first time on a cold, rainy Friday night when the Mountaineers' Chandler Staton missed a 30-yard field goal with 2 seconds left. On the season, Appalachian State is averaging 32.1 ppg on 449.7 total yards per game (188.3 passing yds/g; 261.4 rushing yds/g). We had three turnovers on offense and you aren’t going to win big time football games when you have three turnovers.”. 15 Coastal Carolina. He was sacked three times. UPDATE: 5 active COVID-19 cases among individuals involved with App State football. Newsletters Sports news sent directly to your inbox. Zac Thomas, Appalachian State: 8-of-16 for 114 yards and a score; four rushes for 35 yards Jason Bean, North Texas: 21-of-36 for 251 yards, two touchdowns and … Thomas had two main targets he trusted and they were Daetrich Harrington and Malik Williams, both who had over 40 catches and averaged about 13 yards a reception. YouTube. Appalachian State: The Mountaineers couldn't get anything going offensively, and were limited to 290 yards. Appalachian State made a trip to Conway, S.C. this weekend for a game against Coastal Carolina. Three-year starting quarterback Zac Thomas left the Georgia State game on a stretcher in the fourth quarter and went to the hospital. Smith, a fall 2020 graduating Honors Communication-Journalism major, senior sports writer for The Appalachian and defensive back on the App State football team, has been selected as the fall virtual undergraduate commencement speaker for the College of Fine and Applied Arts. YouTube. ⚫︎ DB Josh Thomas (Bills-Ravens, Sat, 8:15 p.m.) ⚫︎ OT Kendall Lamm (Browns-Chiefs, Sun, 3 p.m.) ⚫︎ C Daniel Kilgore (Chiefs-Browns, Sun, 3 p.m.) See More App State Football This was actually the third time in his collegiate career he has been the highest-graded running back in the conference. There will be some minor tweaks to Appalachian State’s offense under new coach Eliah Drinkwitz. QB1: Thomas leads App State into 2020 season. Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Appalachian State beat Louisiana-Lafayette four times in the previous two seasons, twice in the championship game on this same field. State supplying the rest for an OVER. RUNNING BACKS First-Team: Trey Ragas, Louisiana. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, PRO PHOTOGRAPHY . Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Trailing 23-21 in the fourth quarter, Coastal's Alex Spillum intercepted Zac Thomas (17 of 29 for 211 yards, one touchdown, three interceptions) with about seven minutes left to play. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. STATS. Despite the near loss, Louisiana-Lafayette should remain in about the same position in the polls. Zac Thomas (12) of the Appalachian State Mountaineers drops back to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. 416.2k Followers, 1,958 Following, 163 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Zack Thomas (@zack_thomas1) But Ferrod Gardner and Chauncey Manac combined to sack Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas on a fourth-and-9 play at the Lafayette 29. Louisiana-Lafayette: It's possible the Ragin' Cajuns may be too scared to ever try to punt the ball again after a disastrous night for Boudreaux. Zac Thomas Defies Doubt On Way To The NFL The quarterback is on an odyssey over the coming months in pursuit of his pro aspirations, starting with the 2021 Tropical Bowl in Orlando. Zac Thomas (@zacthomas12) • Instagram photos and videos 7,472 Followers, 974 Following, 98 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Zac Thomas (@zacthomas12) Appalachian State: Head on the road to face Georgia Southern on Dec. 12 in the regular season finale. "We talked all week about being tough minded, and having a tough culture. Thomas has a 247Sports rating of 81, making him a 3-star prospect. But Ferrod Gardner and Chauncey Manac combined to sack Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas on a fourth-and-9 play at the Lafayette 29. That’s fine with quarterback Zac Thomas, who has embraced Drinkwitz’s arrival and his new system. INFO. It is the Ragin' Cajuns third straight appearance in the conference title game. Appalachian State outgained Georgia State by a 310-300 margin and forced one turnover in the victory. Latest on Appalachian State Mountaineers quarterback Zac Thomas including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Zac Thomas #12 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers looks to throw a pass against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at … Regardless, Napier is probably going to need to seek alternative options at long snapper. It was Williams' second such throw in a … App State needs all hands on deck for this matchup. Even with solid numbers, Thomas has had to make adjustments to the new offense. in 2018 in a big way, carrying the rock 14 times for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Thomas has a 247Sports rating of 81, making him a 3-star prospect. App State's first touchdown came when quarterback Zac Thomas threw a lateral to receiver Malik Williams, who hit Pearson for a score. “The passing game was tough,” Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark said. Camerun Peoples ran for 102 yards and a touchdown for Appalachian State. STATS. Zac Thomas NCAA Football player profile pages at CBSSports.com. Still, Lewis and the offense couldn't put the game away. Jacob Huesman came off the sidelines, promptly hit Peoples with a screen pass for 12 yards and finished an 11-play, 77-yard drive for App State’s first lead of the game. ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. Louisiana-Lafayette: It's possible the Ragin' Cajuns may be too scared to ever try to punt the ball again after a disastrous night for Boudreaux. Heralded App State QB Zac Thomas embracing ... Instagram. Delhomme, who led the Carolina Panthers to the Super Bowl, is the only ULL quarterback with more TD passes than Lewis. Thomas entered the game with 30 career wins — second only to Clemson's Trevor Lawrence among active college quarterbacks — but the Ragin' Cajuns held him to 92 yards passing and two interceptions. App State coach Shawn Clark on Zac Thomas: He had feeling in all his extremities and taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons. But after Appalachian State cut the lead to seven on a touchdown run by Camerun Peoples, Boudreaux remarkably sent another snap over the head of the punter, who chased it down and kicked it out of the back of the end zone for a safety with 6:36 left in the game — giving the Mountaineers the ball back down by 24-19. MaxPreps.com; AL Football; Hewitt-Trussville Football; Zach Thomas; Add Athlete Photo. NEWS. Napier said at that point he wanted to put the game in the hands of his defense. 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