Arkansas State at Appalachian State 10/22/20 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The week eight College Football schedule will kick off with a Thursday night matchup between the Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Appalachian State Mountaineers from Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Red Wolves (3-2) have scored 109 points in consecutive victories and are 1-1 in Sun Belt Conference play. On Thursday, Arkansas State racked up 609 yards of total offense during a 59-52 home victory versus Georgia State.

The Red Wolves’ two QB system of Layne Hatcher and Logan Bonner combined for 529 passing yards and seven touchdowns. Arkansas State WR Jonathan Adams Jr. hauled in 15 catches for 177 yards and two scores.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are on their fourth head coach in four years and continue to churn out winning seasons. Last time out, Appalachian State outscored visiting Campbell by 27 points during the second half of a 52-21 victory. The Mountaineers (2-1) rushed for 404 yards on 60 attempts and did not turn the ball over on the evening.

Junior RB Daetrich Harrington exploded for a career-best 211 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Nate Noel added 131 yards on the ground and a score for the Mountaineers.