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Appl St/Montana
The Mountaineers have the best all around offensive weapon in FCS football. Armanti Edwards is a threat both running and passing and has insane speed and athleticism. The Mountaineers also have talent at the other skill positions, including running back and wide receiver.
Statistically, the App. State defense was down somewhat this season and their #34 ranked scoring defense appears to be a poor match for Montana’s #1 ranked scoring offense. Still, that ranking is somewhat misleading since they struggled early in the year but improved dramatically during the stretch run. Also misleading is their 11-2 record, with one loss a 5 point verdict to FBS/1-A East Carolina.
Montana is a very good team, but anyone whose followed sports understand the challenging psychological dynamic experienced by undefeated teams. Appalachian State’s losses came early in the year, and resulted in a refocused effort the rest of the way. They’re a program with extensive big game experience, and the best offensive weapon on the field in Armanti Edwards.
Appl St+4
add: Army+16
The Mountaineers have the best all around offensive weapon in FCS football. Armanti Edwards is a threat both running and passing and has insane speed and athleticism. The Mountaineers also have talent at the other skill positions, including running back and wide receiver.
Statistically, the App. State defense was down somewhat this season and their #34 ranked scoring defense appears to be a poor match for Montana’s #1 ranked scoring offense. Still, that ranking is somewhat misleading since they struggled early in the year but improved dramatically during the stretch run. Also misleading is their 11-2 record, with one loss a 5 point verdict to FBS/1-A East Carolina.
Montana is a very good team, but anyone whose followed sports understand the challenging psychological dynamic experienced by undefeated teams. Appalachian State’s losses came early in the year, and resulted in a refocused effort the rest of the way. They’re a program with extensive big game experience, and the best offensive weapon on the field in Armanti Edwards.
Appl St+4
add: Army+16