Coastal Carolina University
App State
10/15/2026 7:01:00 PM | Football
CONWAY, S.C. - Coastal Carolina returns to Brooks Stadium Friday night to host App State in Sun Belt Conference action. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, with the game airing nationally on ESPN2.
The Chanticleers enter the matchup at 2-4 overall and 1-1 in conference play following a 27-21 victory at Marshall. App State stands at 3-2 overall and 0-1 in the Sun Belt after a 10-3 loss to Old Dominion. Coastal will look to earn consecutive conference victories, while the Mountaineers seek their first league win of the season.
How To Follow
| Television / Stream | ESPN2 |
| Radio | Chanticleer Sports Network |
| Live Stats | StatBroadcast |
| Game Notes | Coastal Carolina | App State |
| coastalfootball | |
| X | @CoastalFootball |
| YouTube | Coastal Carolina Athletics |
Matchup Comparison
| Category | Coastal Carolina | App State |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Record | 2-4 | 3-2 |
| Sun Belt Record | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Head Coach | Ryan Beard | Dowell Loggains |
| Career Record | 21-20 | 8-10 |
| Record at School | 2-4 | 8-10 |
| Scoring Offense | 25.2 | 28.4 |
| Scoring Defense | 24.3 | 19.8 |
| Rushing Offense | 149.0 | 134.2 |
| Passing Offense | 224.3 | 268.6 |
| Total Offense | 373.3 | 402.8 |
| Total Defense | 403.3 | 335.4 |
| First Downs | 120 | 104 |
| Time of Possession | 29:25 | 29:30 |
Statistics are from the 2026 season. Offense and defense figures are per game unless otherwise noted.
Streaks, Storylines, Sidebars
THE SERIES: Coastal Carolina and App State will meet for the 13th time, with the Mountaineers holding a 7-5 advantage in the all-time series. The Chanticleers own a 3-1 record against App State at Brooks Stadium and a 5-4 edge in Sun Belt meetings.
FOUR STRAIGHT: Coastal has won four consecutive meetings overall and three straight at home. The current streak includes a 35-28 home win in 2022, a 27-24 road victory in 2023, a 38-24 win at Brooks Stadium in 2024 and a 45-37 comeback victory in Boone last season.
SHORT TURNAROUND: Both teams will play six days after taking the field Saturday. Friday opens a stretch of three home games in four contests for Coastal, while App State makes its third road trip of the season and its first in conference play.
WAIT 'TIL YOU SEE THIS: Coastal will turn back the clock for its annual "Wait 'Til You See This" game, wearing a specially designed '90s-inspired uniform combination. Fans are encouraged to join the throwback theme by wearing their best '90s gear.
THE NATIONAL STAGE: Friday marks Coastal's fourth nationally televised game of the season and its first appearance on ESPN2 in 2026. It will also be the Chanticleers' second weeknight home game of the year.
GIVE ME THAT: Coastal leads the Sun Belt with 13 takeaways, collecting seven fumble recoveries and six interceptions. The Chanticleers forced six turnovers at Marshall, the most by a Sun Belt team in a game this season.
DOM DELIVERS: Dominic Lee-Knicely led the Sun Belt with 169 rushing yards and 211 yards from scrimmage in Week 6. He opened the second half at Marshall with a 70-yard touchdown run and accounted for 68.5 percent of Coastal's total offense.
BEND, DON'T BREAK: Coastal leads the Sun Belt in red-zone defense, allowing opponents to score on 14 of 23 possessions inside the 20-yard line. The Chanticleers have ended seven red-zone trips with five takeaways and two stops on downs.
DEUCE BY THE NUMBERS: Deuce Bailey ranks fourth in the Sun Belt with 255.3 yards of total offense per game and fifth with 223.3 passing yards per contest. Bailey has thrown for 1,340 yards and 13 touchdowns and has produced at least one touchdown pass in every game.
PULLING HIS WEIGHT: Marcellius Pulliam ranks second in the Sun Belt with 56 tackles and 9.3 stops per game. The linebacker has recorded at least seven tackles in every contest and leads Coastal by 26 stops.
SCOUTING THE MOUNTAINEERS: App State leads the Sun Belt and is tied for sixth nationally with eight interceptions. Quarterback Malachi Singleton has completed 101-of-155 passes for 1,278 yards and seven touchdowns, while Caleb Sandstrom is tied for second in the conference and eighth nationally with five sacks.
Up Next
Following an open week, Coastal Carolina returns to action at Georgia State on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff time will be announced at a later date, with the game streaming on ESPN+.
