Appalachian State Mountaineers is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -12.9. Appalachian State Mountaineers enters the season with a power rating of -12.9, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Appalachian State Mountaineers host Maine next in Week 1. In 2025, Appalachian State Mountaineers went 5-7 overall, 6-6 against the spread, and 6-6 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Appalachian State Mountaineers Power Rating of -12.9 is 13.1 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Appalachian State Mountaineers have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 3,188 miles, ranking 140th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Maine | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | East Carolina | 246 mi | 492 mi |
| Week 3 | Charlotte | Home | 492 mi |
| Week 4 | NC State | 169 mi | 829 mi |
| Week 5 | — | Bye | |
| Week 6 | Old Dominion | Home | 829 mi |
| Week 7 | Coastal Carolina | 225 mi | 1,280 mi |
| Week 8 | James Madison | Home | 1,280 mi |
| Week 9 | Georgia Southern | 262 mi | 1,803 mi |
| Week 10 | Georgia State | Home | 1,803 mi |
| Week 11 | Marshall | 158 mi | 2,119 mi |
| Week 12 | UL Monroe | Home | 2,119 mi |
| Week 13 | South Alabama | 534 mi | 3,188 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
App State enters the season with a revamped quarterback room after last year's 15 interceptions. Malachi Singleton, a dual-threat transfer from Arkansas and Purdue, and Henry Hasselbeck are competing for the starting job. Singleton's mobility could unlock a running game led by sophomore Jaquari Lewis, who rushed for 618 yards and six touchdowns in 2025. The offense's success hinges on this decision and on the offensive line returning to form after injuries to Tyriq Poindexter and Trent Ramsey.
The Mountaineers averaged only 24.2 points per game last season, ranking in the bottom third of the Sun Belt. To address this, they added wide receivers Chris Lofton (934 receiving yards at Gardner-Webb) and Dazmin James, who join returning starters Sam Mbake and Alex Sanchez. The running game also gets a boost from Lewis, but the line must stay healthy to create lanes and protect the new quarterback.
App State's defense struggled last season, but key pieces return. Linebacker Colton Phares led the team with 101 tackles and three interceptions, and he is joined by transfers Alex Mitchell (Middle Tennessee) and Carson Sloan (Samford). Edge rushers Aiden Benton and Caleb Sandstrom need productive seasons, while the secondary relies on cornerback Juan Berchal and safety Ja'Den McBurrows, who is returning from injury. Transfers Joe Reddish (Virginia Tech) and Khalil Conley (North Carolina) add depth.
Kicker James London was a third-team FCS All-American at Murray State in 2024, making six field goals of 50 yards or more. However, he left Pitt after losing a kicking competition last season. Punter Jaxson Dunn, a transfer from Arkansas State, has no college experience, making the punting game a question mark. Field position could be a vulnerability if Dunn struggles.
After eight straight winning seasons to start their FBS tenure, App State has posted only one winning record in the last four years. Head coach Dowell Loggains, in his second season, aims to restore the program's reputation as a giant-killer. The Mountaineers need instant impact from transfers and a healthy return for injured players to compete in a tough Sun Belt conference. The season opener against Maine at home provides a chance to build momentum.
Appalachian State Mountaineers is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Appalachian State Mountaineers holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -12.9, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Appalachian State Mountaineers's home field advantage rating is 3.0 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Appalachian State Mountaineers travels 3,188 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 140th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Appalachian State Mountaineers: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -12.9.
