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Singleton throws for 3 TDs in 1st half as App State opens season by beating FCS-program Maine 55-3
Malachi Singleton threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns as Appalachian State outgained Maine 647-250 and held the Black Bears to 12 first downs.
- On Saturday, Appalachian State opened its season by defeating FCS-program Maine 55-3 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. Quarterback Malachi Singleton threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns on 22-of-24 passing.
- This matchup marked the third meeting between the two schools, with Maine having previously won FCS playoff games in Boone in 2002 and 2011 against the Mountaineers. The game represented a significant role reversal after the teams' FCS-era history.
- App State outgained the Black Bears 647-250 with 299 rushing yards, dominating both sides of the ball. Jaquari Lewis, Nate Branch, and Jackson Grier each recorded rushing touchdowns to punctuate the offensive onslaught.
- Defensively, Caleb Pitts and Colton Phares each recorded interceptions to help limit the Black Bears to 12 first downs. Maine quarterback Eddie Buehler completed 18 of 32 passes for 198 yards in the loss.
- The Black Bears return to action on Saturday hosting Merrimack for their home opener. Maine is now 1-1 overall and 4-26 against FBS opponents after the lopsided defeat.
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Singleton throws for 3 TDs in 1st half as App State opens season by beating FCS-program Maine 55-3
Malachi Singleton threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns on 22-of-24 passing to help Appalachian State open its season by beating FCS-program Maine 55-3.
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