The Citadel at Appalachian State 10/1/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 09/30/2022 at 7:15 PM ET

With a 1-2 record, the Citadel Bulldogs take a step up in competition as they head to Boone, North Carolina to face the Appalachian State Mountaineers. The Bulldogs lost to Coastal Carolina 52-14 the last time they faced an FBS team and are looking to do better this season.

Peyton Derrick is the man under center for the Bulldogs and has thrown for 176 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on the season. Derrick has struggled on the ground this season, running the ball 44 times for only 96 yards. The entire Bulldog team has struggled offensively and has run for 0 touchdowns this year. Bad news for a rushing oriented attack,

Following a tough loss to JMU, the Appalachian State Mountaineers play host to the Citadel Bulldogs. Although they are an FCS team, the Mountaineers can ill afford to take the struggling Bulldogs lightly. 

Chase Brice has been solid at Quarterback for the Mountaineers this season. Brice has thrown for 1,014 yards, 11 touchdowns and just 2 interceptions. Camerun Peoples leads a balanced rushing attack for the Mountaineers and has ran the ball 53 times for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 2022 campaign. Christian Horn is a big play threat at receiver for the Mountaineers and has 12 receptions for 212 yards and 2 touchdowns this year.

Coming off of a very impressive losing game in their last outing the Mountaineers are going to try to build some momentum. The good news for Appalachian State is the fact that the Bulldogs are not that good of a team and is one that the Mountaineers do have a good chance of winning, but still with neither offense being overly productive here look for the under. Final Score Prediction, Appalachian State Mountaineers win but play on the under 24-17.

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