Appalachian State vs ETSU Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Things get a lot tougher in a big hurry for Appalachian State with a date at Clemson up next as part of a brutal run of four road games in six weeks. First comes a warmup against an ETSU team that should have a decent offense, but can it stop anyone?

Appalachian State vs ETSU Preview

Appalachian State vs ETSU How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
Venue: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC
How to Watch: ESPN+
2023 Records: Appalachian State (9-5), ETSU (3-8)
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Why ETSU Will Win

Can the Buccaneers control the clock and the game?

They were great throughout last year at keeping the tempo at its level - holding the ball for almost 32 minutes a game - with a ground game that cranked out yards in chunks. Appalachian State was 1-4 when it allowed more than 5.6 yards per carry, but …

Why Appalachian State Will Win

ETSU doesn’t have any sort of a passing attack to worry about, and there won’t be anything in this against the App State secondary.

This is about the Mountaineers being able to get the offensive balance going right away. The backfield is loaded with dangerous runners behind a stronger line that got a boost through the transfer portal, so …

Appalachian State vs ETSU: Who Will Win

ETSU might want to slow things down a bit, or at least control the clock by owning third downs, but it won’t matter. Appalachian State will get off to a hot start and work on developing the depth from there.

Appalachian State vs ETSU Prediction, Betting Lines

Appalachian State 48, ETSU 6
Line: Appalachian State -34.5, o/u: 55.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2.5
Appalachian State vs ETSU Must See Rating: 1.5

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