Coastal Carolina at Appalachian State Preview

Tonight, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers travel to Boone to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers.

'Kidd Brewer Stadium' Photo Credit: allison via Flickr

Broadcast Information:

Kickoff 7:30 PM Eastern Time on ESPN2

Calling: Taylor Zarzour and Tom Luginbill

Coastal Radio: WRNN

App State Radio: Appalachian Sports Network

What's At Stake?

This is a crucial matchup for both teams as they get further into Sun Belt play, especially Coastal Carolina, who look to get their first Sun Belt win of the season. The Chanticleers have struggled to start conference play, losing to both Georgia teams in back-to-back weeks. App State is currently 1-0 in the Sun Belt this season, beating UL Monroe two weeks ago.

Key Players - Coastal Carolina

QB Grayson McCall and WR Sam Pinckney

Key Players - Appalachian State

QB Joey Aguilar and OLB Nate Johnson

Key Matchups:

Coastal Carolina's passing game vs App State's secondary

Coastal Carolina's offensive line vs App State's defensive line

Prediction:

While going into the season the Chanticleers looked to be the team to beat in the Sun Belt, their weaknesses have outweighed their strengths, creating the tough position they are currently in. Tonight's matchup will be no different, with Coastal going up against a team that is strong in the secondary. Especially with this game being played at Kidd-Brewer Stadium, where the Chanticleers have never won, the odds do not look to be in Coastal's favor tonight. Barring a complete breakdown of App State's defense they should have this one in the bag. The biggest hope Coastal has is that the defense for the Mountaineers have a down night and the Chanticleers can take advantage.

Final Score: 35-21 App State