Joey Aguilar throws for 299 yards and 3 TDs, and App State beats Georgia State to snap a 3-game skid
AP
Oct 26, 2024
BOONE, N.C. (AP) Joey Aguilar threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Ahmani Marshall rushed for 115 yards and another score, and Appalachian State Mountaineers beat Georgia State Panthers 33-26 on Saturday to snap a three-game losing streak.
Appalachian State (3-4, 1-3 Sun Belt Conference) has won 11 straight games against Georgia State (2-5, 0-4). The Panthers are now 0-6 in Boone.
Georgia State took a 26-25 lead on a 39-yard field goal by Liam Rickman with 6:39 remaining. Georgia State safety Jeremiah Johnson made an easy interception two plays later, but his teammate was called for pass interference to give App State a first down at its 44-yard line.
App State marched down the field and Aguilar found TE Kanen Hamlett out of the backfield for a 3-yard touchdown with 1:51 left. It was the second career catch for the sophomore Hamlett. Then Aguilar rolled to his right and ran through two tacklers at the goal line for a 2-point conversion for a seven-point lead.
Georgia State returner DJ Murray Jr. bobbled the kickoff and got tripped at the 12-yard line to begin the final drive. On the third play, Santana Hopper sacked Zach Gibson leading to a Georgia State timeout with 1:01 left. Gibson was pressured again on fourth down, and his desperation throw went over the head of Dorian Fleming on the right sideline.
Gibson finished 16 of 22 for 192 yards with a touchdown. Michel Dukes added 81 yards rushing and a score for Georgia State.
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(15:00 - 1st) C.McVay kicks 64 yards from APP 35 to the GST 1. D.Riles returns the kickoff. Tackled by C.McVay at GST 35. PENALTY on GST-C.Jones Offensive Holding 10 yards accepted.
No Gain
1 & 10 - GAST 15
(14:56 - 1st) Z.Gibson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for F.Brock.
No Gain
2 & 10 - GAST 15
(14:37 - 1st) F.Brock rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by J.Favors; M.Fletcher at GST 15.
No Gain
3 & 10 - GAST 15
(13:59 - 1st) Z.Gibson scrambles for 0 yards. Tackled by J.Donald at GST 15.
Punt
4 & 10 - GAST 15
(13:27 - 1st) J.Allen punts yards to APP 15 Center-GST. A.Marshall blocked the kick. SAFETY.
APP
Mountaineers
- Missed FG (8 plays, 47 yards, 3:47 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(13:26 - 1st) B.McAlister kicks 67 yards from GST 20 to the APP 13. M.Jackson returns the kickoff. Tackled by J.Jones; D.Walker at APP 37.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 37
(13:18 - 1st) J.Aguilar rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by J.Gilmore at APP 39.
+5 YD
2 & 8 - APLST 39
(12:51 - 1st) K.Roberts rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by I.Guy at APP 44.
+22 YD
3 & 3 - APLST 44
(12:17 - 1st) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by C.Horn for 22 yards. Tackled by K.Watson; I.Guy at GST 34.
+15 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 34
(11:43 - 1st) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by C.Horn for 15 yards. Tackled by I.Guy at GST 19.
No Gain
1 & 10 - GAST 19
(11:02 - 1st) J.Aguilar steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for E.Wilson.
+2 YD
2 & 10 - GAST 19
(10:58 - 1st) K.Roberts rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by D.Royal at GST 17.
+1 YD
3 & 8 - GAST 17
(10:19 - 1st) K.Roberts rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by D.Wilson at GST 16.
No Good
4 & 7 - GAST 24
(9:46 - 1st) J.Moore 34 yard field goal attempt is no good Center-APP Holder-C.Maynard.
GAST
Panthers
- Punt (5 plays, 34 yards, 2:37 poss)
Result
Play
Penalty
1 & 10 - GAST 20
(9:39 - 1st) Z.Gibson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for D.Fleming. PENALTY on APP-D.Burks Defensive Targeting 15 yards accepted. No Play.
+9 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 35
(9:39 - 1st) Z.Gibson pass complete. Catch made by P.Tucker for 9 yards. Tackled by J.Favors at GST 44.
+11 YD
2 & 1 - GAST 44
(9:06 - 1st) F.Brock rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by E.Johnson at APP 45.
No Gain
1 & 10 - APLST 45
(8:24 - 1st) Z.Gibson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Credle. PENALTY on GST-P.Tucker Unsportsmanlike Conduct / Offense 15 yards accepted.
+7 YD
2 & 25 - GAST 40
(8:16 - 1st) Z.Gibson pass complete. Catch made by C.Beasley for 7 yards. Tackled by N.Johnson at GST 47.
+7 YD
3 & 18 - GAST 47
(7:43 - 1st) Z.Gibson pass complete. Catch made by C.Beasley for 7 yards. Tackled by M.Kelley; K.Arnholt at APP 46.
Punt
4 & 11 - APLST 46
(7:02 - 1st) J.Allen punts 46 yards to APP End Zone Center-GST. Touchback.
(6:24 - 2nd) A.Marshall rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by A.Blume; K.Watson at APP 25.
+4 YD
2 & 10 - APLST 25
(5:49 - 2nd) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by M.Jackson for 4 yards. Tackled by K.Watson; J.Robinson at APP 29.
+50 YD
3 & 6 - APLST 29
(5:11 - 2nd) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by K.Robinson for 50 yards. Tackled by K.McDaniel at GST 21.
+3 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 21
(4:36 - 2nd) A.Castle rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by A.Blume; C.Lorenzo at GST 18.
+18 YD
2 & 7 - GAST 18
(4:02 - 2nd) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by M.Jackson for 18 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(3:57 - 2nd) J.Moore extra point is good.
GAST
Panthers
- Touchdown (5 plays, 68 yards, 2:42 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(3:57 - 2nd) C.McVay kicks 65 yards from APP 35 to the GST End Zone. D.Riles returns the kickoff. Tackled by C.McVay at GST 32.
+3 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 32
(3:51 - 2nd) F.Brock rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by B.Harrington; S.Hopper at GST 35.
+15 YD
2 & 7 - GAST 35
(3:16 - 2nd) Z.Gibson pass complete. Catch made by D.Fleming for 15 yards. Tackled by J.Favors at GST 50.
+31 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 50
(2:35 - 2nd) Z.Gibson pass complete. Catch made by F.Brock for 31 yards. Tackled by J.Donald; J.Chambers at APP 19.
+10 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 19
(2:00 - 2nd) Z.Gibson pass complete. Catch made by D.Fleming for 10 yards. Tackled by J.Chambers; S.Collins at APP 9.
+9 YD
1 & Goal - APLST 9
(1:20 - 2nd) M.Dukes rushed for 9 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
+2 YD
(1:15 - 2nd) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. Z.Gibson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for GST. TWO-POINT ATTEMPT FAILS.
APP
Mountaineers
- Field Goal (10 plays, 60 yards, 1:09 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(1:15 - 2nd) B.McAlister kicks 65 yards from GST 35 to the APP End Zone. Fair catch by K.Robinson.
+22 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 25
(1:13 - 2nd) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by K.Robinson for 22 yards. Tackled by J.Johnson at APP 47.
No Gain
1 & 10 - APLST 47
(1:07 - 2nd) J.Aguilar steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for APP.
No Gain
2 & 10 - APLST 47
(0:59 - 2nd) J.Aguilar steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for K.Robinson.
+20 YD
3 & 10 - APLST 47
(0:54 - 2nd) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by A.Castle for 20 yards. Tackled by J.Robinson; K.Watson at GST 33.
+5 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 33
(0:38 - 2nd) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by M.Hetzel for 5 yards. Tackled by S.McCall at GST 28.
+7 YD
2 & 5 - GAST 28
(0:34 - 2nd) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by E.Wilson for 7 yards. Tackled by I.Guy at GST 21.
+6 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 21
(0:28 - 2nd) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by E.Wilson for 6 yards. Tackled by G.Pringle at GST 15.
No Gain
2 & 4 - GAST 15
(0:20 - 2nd) J.Aguilar steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for K.Robinson.
No Gain
3 & 4 - GAST 15
(0:18 - 2nd) J.Aguilar steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Jackson.
Field Goal
4 & 4 - GAST 23
(0:09 - 2nd) J.Moore 33 yard field goal attempt is good Center-APP Holder-APP.
GAST
Panthers
- End of Half (1 plays, -2 yards, 0:06 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(0:06 - 2nd) C.McVay kicks 41 yards from APP 35 to the GST 24. Downed by C.Lorenzo.
-2 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 24
(0:05 - 2nd) Z.Gibson kneels at the GST 22.
APP
Mountaineers
- Punt (3 plays, 9 yards, 1:54 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(15:00 - 3rd) B.McAlister kicks 65 yards from GST 35 to the APP End Zone. Touchback.
+3 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 25
(15:00 - 3rd) K.Roberts rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by F.Lewis at APP 28.
+6 YD
2 & 7 - APLST 28
(14:26 - 3rd) J.Aguilar rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by GST at APP 34.
No Gain
3 & 1 - APLST 34
(13:44 - 3rd) K.Roberts rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by K.Swint at APP 34.
Punt
4 & 1 - APLST 34
(13:14 - 3rd) C.Maynard punts 36 yards to GST 30 Center-APP. Out of bounds.
GAST
Panthers
- Punt (5 plays, 8 yards, 2:52 poss)
Result
Play
+8 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 30
(13:06 - 3rd) F.Brock rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by R.Clarke at GST 38.
+7 YD
2 & 2 - GAST 38
(12:28 - 3rd) M.Dukes rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by J.Favors; T.Davis at GST 45.
No Gain
1 & 10 - GAST 45
(11:48 - 3rd) Z.Gibson pass complete. Catch made by M.Dukes for 0 yards. Tackled by J.Donald at GST 45.
No Gain
2 & 10 - GAST 45
(11:07 - 3rd) Z.Gibson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for D.Fleming.
Sack
3 & 10 - GAST 45
(11:02 - 3rd) Z.Gibson steps back to pass. Sacked at GST 38 for -7 yards (M.Fletcher).
Punt
4 & 17 - GAST 38
(10:29 - 3rd) J.Allen punts 52 yards to APP 10 Center-GST. K.Robinson returned punt from the APP 10. Tackled by J.Morris; J.Johnson at APP 40.
APP
Mountaineers
- Touchdown (5 plays, 60 yards, 2:02 poss)
Result
Play
+17 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 40
(10:14 - 3rd) A.Castle rushed for 17 yards. Tackled by K.Watson; J.Johnson at GST 43.
+3 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 43
(9:47 - 3rd) A.Marshall rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by A.Blume; D.Wilson at GST 40.
Penalty
2 & 7 - GAST 40
(9:06 - 3rd) J.Aguilar steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Jackson. PENALTY on GST-I.Guy Defensive Pass Interference 15 yards accepted. No Play.
No Gain
1 & 10 - GAST 25
(9:06 - 3rd) J.Aguilar steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for E.Wilson.
+2 YD
2 & 10 - GAST 25
(8:59 - 3rd) M.Jackson rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by G.Pringle; J.Johnson at GST 23.
+23 YD
3 & 8 - GAST 23
(8:16 - 3rd) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by D.Stroman for 23 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(8:12 - 3rd) J.Moore extra point is good.
GAST
Panthers
- Touchdown (6 plays, 75 yards, 3:07 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(8:12 - 3rd) C.McVay kicks 65 yards from APP 35 to the GST End Zone. Touchback.
+3 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 25
(8:12 - 3rd) Z.Gibson pass complete. Catch made by M.Dukes for 3 yards. Tackled by S.Collins at GST 28.
+35 YD
2 & 7 - GAST 28
(7:37 - 3rd) M.Dukes rushed for 35 yards. Tackled by J.Chambers at APP 37.
+20 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 37
(6:51 - 3rd) C.Beasley rushed for 20 yards. Tackled by J.Favors; E.Mc-Cantos at APP 17.
+8 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 17
(6:24 - 3rd) C.Beasley rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by B.Harrington; K.Arnholt at APP 9.
+4 YD
2 & 2 - APLST 9
(5:46 - 3rd) Z.Gibson rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by K.Arnholt at APP 5.
+5 YD
1 & Goal - APLST 5
(5:05 - 3rd) K.Lowe rushed for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(5:05 - 3rd) L.Rickman extra point is good.
APP
Mountaineers
- Fumble (12 plays, 65 yards, 6:39 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(5:05 - 3rd) B.McAlister kicks 65 yards from GST 35 to the APP End Zone. Touchback.
+4 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 25
(5:05 - 3rd) A.Marshall rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Robinson at APP 29.
+3 YD
2 & 6 - APLST 29
(4:27 - 3rd) A.Marshall rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by I.Mathews; F.Lewis at APP 32.
+3 YD
3 & 3 - APLST 32
(3:51 - 3rd) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by M.Jackson for 3 yards. Tackled by G.Pringle at APP 35.
+14 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 35
(3:13 - 3rd) A.Marshall rushed for 14 yards. Tackled by J.Gilmore; J.Johnson at APP 49.
+7 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 49
(2:31 - 3rd) A.Marshall rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by I.Mathews; D.Wilson at GST 44.
+11 YD
2 & 3 - GAST 44
(1:52 - 3rd) A.Marshall rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by J.Robinson at GST 33.
+4 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 33
(1:27 - 3rd) A.Marshall rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by A.Blume; J.Robinson at GST 29.
No Gain
2 & 6 - GAST 29
(0:44 - 3rd) K.Roberts rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by C.Lorenzo at GST 29.
+12 YD
3 & 6 - GAST 29
(15:00 - 4th) A.Marshall rushed for 12 yards. Tackled by J.Gilmore; K.McDaniel at GST 17.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 17
(14:19 - 4th) A.Marshall rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by I.Guy; K.Swint at GST 15.
No Gain
2 & 8 - GAST 15
(13:40 - 4th) J.Aguilar steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Horn.
+5 YD
3 & 8 - GAST 15
(13:33 - 4th) A.Marshall rushed for 5 yards. A.Marshall FUMBLES forced by J.Robinson. Fumble RECOVERED by GST-A.Blume at GST 10. Tackled by APP at GST 10.
GAST
Panthers
- Field Goal (12 plays, 70 yards, 6:47 poss)
Result
Play
+14 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 10
(13:26 - 4th) F.Brock rushed for 14 yards. Tackled by T.Davis; J.Favors at GST 24.
-2 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 24
(12:42 - 4th) Z.Gibson rushed for -2 yards. Tackled by B.Harrington at GST 22.
+12 YD
2 & 12 - GAST 22
(12:03 - 4th) Z.Gibson rushed for 12 yards. Tackled by T.Davis at GST 34.
+4 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 34
(11:21 - 4th) M.Dukes rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Favors at GST 38.
+2 YD
2 & 6 - GAST 38
(10:47 - 4th) Z.Gibson rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by M.Fletcher; K.Arnholt at GST 40.
(10:04 - 4th) Z.Gibson pass complete. Catch made by P.Tucker for 8 yards. Tackled by E.Johnson at GST 43. PENALTY on APP-J.Hertz Roughing the Passer 15 yards accepted.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 42
(9:26 - 4th) C.Beasley rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by B.Harrington; J.Favors at APP 40.
+29 YD
2 & 8 - APLST 40
(8:43 - 4th) Z.Gibson pass complete. Catch made by T.Hurst for 29 yards. Tackled by J.Chambers at APP 11.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 11
(8:02 - 4th) F.Brock rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by R.Clarke; S.Hopper at APP 9.
No Gain
2 & 8 - APLST 9
(7:30 - 4th) Z.Gibson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for D.Fleming.
Sack
3 & 8 - APLST 9
(7:25 - 4th) Z.Gibson steps back to pass. Sacked at APP 20 for -11 yards (S.Hopper).
Field Goal
4 & 19 - APLST 28
(6:43 - 4th) L.Rickman 38 yard field goal attempt is good Center-GST Holder-GST.
APP
Mountaineers
- Touchdown (10 plays, 75 yards, 4:48 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(6:39 - 4th) B.McAlister kicks 65 yards from GST 35 to the APP End Zone. Touchback.
+4 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 25
(6:39 - 4th) K.Roberts rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Gilmore; F.Lewis at APP 29.
Penalty
2 & 6 - APLST 29
(6:06 - 4th) J.Aguilar pass INTERCEPTED at APP 29. Intercepted by J.Johnson at APP 29. Tackled by APP at APP 29. PENALTY on GST-I.Guy Defensive Pass Interference 15 yards accepted. No Play.
+10 YD
1 & 10 - APLST 44
(5:48 - 4th) K.Roberts rushed for 10 yards. Tackled by D.Wilson; G.Pringle at GST 46.
No Gain
1 & 10 - GAST 46
(5:17 - 4th) K.Roberts rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by I.Mathews at GST 46.
+9 YD
2 & 10 - GAST 46
(4:41 - 4th) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by D.Stroman for 9 yards. Tackled by I.Guy at GST 37.
+4 YD
3 & 1 - GAST 37
(3:53 - 4th) A.Marshall rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by F.Lewis; D.Royal at GST 33.
+15 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 33
(3:25 - 4th) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by K.Robinson for 15 yards. Tackled by I.Guy at GST 18.
+1 YD
1 & 10 - GAST 18
(2:54 - 4th) K.Roberts rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by C.Williams; I.Mathews at GST 17.
+13 YD
2 & 9 - GAST 17
(2:20 - 4th) K.Roberts rushed for 13 yards. Tackled by K.Swint; J.Johnson at GST 4.
No Gain
1 & Goal - GAST 4
(2:00 - 4th) K.Roberts rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by J.Johnson at GST 4.
+4 YD
2 & Goal - GAST 4
(1:55 - 4th) J.Aguilar pass complete. Catch made by K.Hamlett for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
+2 YD
(1:51 - 4th) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Aguilar rushed to GST 3 for yards. TWO-POINT ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
GAST
Panthers
- Downs (4 plays, -2 yards, 0:58 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(1:51 - 4th) C.McVay kicks 62 yards from APP 35 to the GST 3. D.Murray returns the kickoff. Tackled by C.Sullivan; C.Phares at GST 12.
No Gain
1 & 10 - GAST 12
(1:42 - 4th) Z.Gibson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for M.Dukes.
+8 YD
2 & 10 - GAST 12
(1:35 - 4th) Z.Gibson pass complete. Catch made by D.Fleming for 8 yards. Tackled by R.Clarke at GST 20.
Sack
3 & 2 - GAST 20
(1:00 - 4th) Z.Gibson steps back to pass. Sacked at GST 10 for -10 yards (T.Davis).
No Gain
4 & 12 - GAST 10
(1:00 - 4th) Z.Gibson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for D.Fleming.