2007 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 football 2007 Appalachian State Mountaineers Appalachian State Mountaineers logo.svg 80 Southern Conference Southern 1http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/2007_poll.htm Final Sports Network's 2007 FCS College Football Poll The Sports Network March 1, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110525224350/http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2%2Fmisc%2F2007_poll.htm 2011-05-25 dead 1http://www.soconsports.com/fls/4000/socon/FCS/polls/FCSPollReleaseweek13.htm Mountaineers Reign Atop the FCS Again FCS Coaches Southern Conference December 18, 2007 August 27, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080826150218/http://www.soconsports.com/fls/4000/socon/FCS/polls/FCSPollReleaseweek13.htm 2008-08-26 dead 13–2 5–2 Jerry Moore 19th Collaborativehttp://www2.journalnow.com/sports/2009/feb/25/coaching-staff-at-asu-in-place-for-2009-season-ar-129635/ Coaching staff at ASU in place for 2009 season Tommy Bowman Winston-Salem Journal February 25, 2009 February 28, 2009 https://archive.today/20121216094731/http://www2.journalnow.com/sports/2009/feb/25/coaching-staff-at-asu-in-place-for-2009-season-ar-129635/ 2012-12-16 dead Multiple spread John Wiley 17th 4–3 Kidd Brewer Stadium NCAA Division I championSoCon co-champion NCAA Division I Championship W 49–21 vs. Delaware The 2007 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University in the 2007 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The team was coached by Jerry Moore and played their home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina.http://www.appstate.edu/top/about/ Appalachian State: About the University Appalachian State University December 9, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081205015426/http://www.appstate.edu/top/about/ December 5, 2008 dead The football team competes in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), formerly I-AA, as a member of the Southern Conference. Appalachian is the only university in North Carolina, public or private, to win a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championship in football.N.C. General Assembly Honors ASU Football Team Southern Conference June 11, 2008 http://www.soconsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=21895&SPID=1781&DB_OEM_ID=4000&ATCLID=1479477 July 27, 2008 The Mountaineers won the 2005 Division I-AA Football Championship and repeated as FCS national champions in 2006 and 2007.Appalachian State takes fumble and I-AA title from N. Iowa Elizabeth A. Davis USA Today December 16, 2005 https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/games/2005-12-16-i-aa-final_x.htm August 27, 2008Appalachian State defeats UMass to repeat as I-AA champs Associated Press ESPN December 15, 2006 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=263492026 https://web.archive.org/web/20170807112646/http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=263492026 dead August 7, 2017 December 10, 2008Months after Michigan upset, Appalachian State completes FCS 3-peat Associated Press ESPN December 14, 2007 July 27, 2008 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273482026 https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071244/http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273482026 dead August 7, 2017 They also captured a third consecutive Southern Conference Southern Conference title.Appalachian Claims Share of SoCon Championship Southern Conference November 18, 2007 March 1, 2009 http://www.soconsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=21895&SPID=1781&DB_OEM_ID=4000&ATCLID=1321543 The team is one of only five from its division to ever defeat a team ranked in the Associated Press Poll (the others being Cincinnati in 1983,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cExcAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AlUNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5538,4483938&dq=cincinnati+ia&hl=en Cincinnati is reclassified Youngstown Vindicator January 15, 1983 14 Associated PressSeptember 1, 1999 PENN STATE AWARE OF LETDOWN * PATERNO MAKES SURE HIS TEAM IS AWARE OF THE 1983 SHOCKING LOSS TO CINCINNATI. https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-1999-09-01-3261463-story.html 19 December 2022 The Morning Call James Madison in 2010, Eastern Washington in 2013, and North Dakota State in 2016), in a road win over fifth-ranked Michigan that was hailed as one of the biggest upsets in the history of American sports. Additionally, two players from the 2007 team were selected in the 2008 NFL draft: wide receiver Dexter Jackson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and safety Corey Lynch (Cincinnati Bengals). Schedule 2007 NCAA Division I FCS The Sports Network Eastern September 1 12:00 p.m. w y y 1 Michigan 5 (FBS) Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI BTN 34–32 109,218 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-oh-how-mighty-f/176674730/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Oh, how mighty fall September 2, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 8 3:30 p.m. w y 1 2007 Lenoir–Rhyne Bears Lenoir–Rhyne Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC 48–7 28,802 https://www.newspapers.com/article/hickory-daily-record-overwhelmed-mounta/176674920/ Hickory Daily Record Overwhelmed; Mountaineers have their way with Bears September 9, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 15 3:30 p.m. w y 1 Northern Arizona Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC 34–21 27,104 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-appalachian-preva/176675027/ The Charlotte Observer Appalachian prevails September 16, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 22 3:00 p.m. l y 1 Wofford 13 Gibbs Stadium Spartanburg, SC SportSouth 31–42 11,042 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110178583/wofford-climbs-mountaineers/ The Charlotte Observer Wofford climbs Mountaineers September 23, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 29 1:30 p.m. w y 5 Elon 24 Rhodes Stadium Elon, NC 49–32 13,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-mountaineers-knock/176675200/ Winston-Salem Journal Mountaineers knock off Phoenix September 30, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 6 2:30 p.m. w y y 5 Gardner–Webb Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC 45–7 27,428 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salisbury-post-app-state-romps/176675354/ The Salisbury Post App. State romps October 7, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 20 3:30 p.m. l 5 Georgia Southern Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC rivalry MASN 35–38 28,202 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-mountaineers-home/176675437/ The News and Observer Mountaineers' home winning streak ends October 21, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 27 3:00 p.m. w y 10 Furman Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC SportSouth 34–27 13,811 Lynch, Mountaineers stay in Southern race The Charlotte Observer October 28, 2007 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110162987/lynch-mountaineers-stay-in-southern-rac/ September 25, 2022 Newspapers.com November 3 2:00 p.m. w y 9 The Citadel Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC 45–25 19,697 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-edwards-lifts-asu/176675564/ Winston-Salem Journal Edwards lifts ASU past Citadel 45–25 November 4, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 10 3:30 p.m. w 7 Western Carolina Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC rivalry ESPNU 79–35 27,977 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-apps-run-all-over-wester/176675692/ News and Record Apps run all over Western Carolina November 11, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 17 3:30 p.m. w 6 Chattanooga Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC SportSouth 37–17 23,328 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-richardson-sets/176675800/ Asheville Citizen-Times Richardson sets record in win November 18, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 24 12:00 p.m. w y 5 James Madison 12 Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC CSS NCAA Division I First Round 28–27 14,040 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-edwards-leads-mounta/176675882/ The Greenville News Edwards leads Mountaineers into 2nd round November 25, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com December 1 12:00 p.m. w y 5 Eastern Washington 14 Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC NCAA Division I Quarterfinal ESPNGP 38–35 16,947 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-mountaineers-move/176675967/ The Charlotte Observer Mountaineers move on December 2, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com December 7 8:00 p.m. w y 5 Richmond 6 Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC NCAA Division I Semifinal ESPN2 55–35 24,140 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-on-to-chattanooga/176676041/ Winston-Salem Journal On to Chattanooga December 8, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com December 14 8:00 p.m. w y y 5 Delaware 13 Finley Stadium Chattanooga, TN NCAA Division I Championship Game ESPN2 49–21 23,010 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-three-times-the-fu/176676147/ The News and Observer Three times the fun for App. State December 15, 2007 July 14, 2025 Newspapers.com Game summaries Michigan Appalachian State 7 21 3 3 Michigan 14 3 9 6 thumb|left|200px|Appalachian State's victory over the Michigan Wolverines was the first time a team ranked in the AP poll has ever been defeated by a Division I FCS (formerly I-AA) team. 2007 Appalachian State vs. Michigan football game 2007 Michigan Wolverines football team Appalachian State opened the season on September 1 at Michigan Stadium on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It pitted the homestanding Michigan Wolverines against the two-time defending champions of the Division I FCS, the Appalachian State Mountaineers. In what was hailed as one of the biggest upsets in the history of American sports,https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=dw-appstate090107&prov=yhoo&type=lgns Hail to the victors Yahoo Sports Dan Wetzel September 1, 2007 September 1, 2007http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/si_blogs/football/ncaa/2007/09/mother-of-all-upsets.html https://web.archive.org/web/20071209050011/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/si_blogs/football/ncaa/2007/09/mother-of-all-upsets.html dead December 9, 2007 The Mother of All Upsets CNNSI Stewart Mandel September 1, 2007 September 1, 2007 the Mountaineers shocked the fifth-ranked Wolverines 34–32. It is believed to be only the first win ever by a team in Division I FCS (still frequently known by its former name of Division I-AA) over a ranked team in Division I FBS (formerly Division I-A) since the NCAA split its Division I into two football subdivisions in 1978.http://www.collegesportingnews.com/?760-History-of-FCS-vs-FBS College Sporting News and Betting Tips www.collegesportingnews.com 19 December 2022 Following the game, the Associated Press made FCS schools eligible to receive vote in the AP Poll that ranks college football teams; the poll was previously limited to FBS teams.Associated Press AP: Lower-division schools eligible thanks to Mountaineers https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3008022 ESPN.com September 4, 2014 September 6, 2007"Appalachian State Rule" Makes Mountaineers Eligible for AP Poll http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544657 Appalachian State Mountaineers September 4, 2014 September 6, 2007 On September 9, Appalachian State received 19 points and was 33rd in overall voting in the AP Poll.ASU Receives 19 Points in AP Poll http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544668 Appalachian State Mountaineers September 4, 2014 September 9, 2007 In the final AP Poll of the 2007 season issued in January 2008, Appalachian State earned five points, good enough for a tie at 34th place and making Appalachian State the first non-FBS program to receive votes in a season-ending AP Poll.Mountaineer Football Notebook: ASU Receives Votes in Final AP Poll http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1545062 Appalachian State Mountaineers September 4, 2014 January 8, 2008 Lenoir–Rhyne Lenoir–Rhyne 0 0 0 7 Appalachian State 21 17 10 0 The Mountaineers returned home after the Michigan win for their first contest at Kidd Brewer Stadium against Division II Lenoir–Rhyne on September 8.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544662 College Apps Rout L-R, 48-7, Before Record Crowd of 28,802 Appalachian Sports Information GoASU September 8, 2007 January 4, 2008 July 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110711104042/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544662 dead In front of a record crowd of 28,802, senior quarterback Trey Elder started the game, filling in for an injured Armanti Edwards, and threw for 210 yards and rushed for 90 more. The Mountaineers scored touchdowns on their first five possessions en route to racking up 403 yards of offense. The Bears were limited to 195 total yards. Freshman linebacker D. J. Smith lead the defense with 12 tackles. With the win, the Mountaineers extended their Division I leading win streak to 16 games and their home winning streak to 28 games. Northern Arizona Northern Arizona 3 3 7 8 Appalachian State 0 14 6 14 A crowd of 27,104 packed Kidd Brewer Stadium to see the Mountaineers put up 429 yards of offense in a win over Northern Arizona. The win was the 17th straight overall and 29th straight home victory.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544693 Elder, Richardson Lead Mountaineers to 34-21 Win Over NAU Appalachian Sports Information GoASU September 15, 2007 February 21, 2008 Trey Elder, starting in place of an injured Armanti Edwards, accounted for 298 yards. Running back Kevin Richardson set a career-high with seven receptions for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Lumberjack quarterback Lance Kriesien paced the Northern Arizona offense with 171 passing and 129 rushing yards. Wofford Appalachian State 0 14 3 14 Wofford 7 7 14 14 A crowd of 11,042, the fourth largest in Gibbs Stadium history, saw the Terriers end the Mountaineers Division I leading winning streak at 17 games, 42–31.http://athletics.wofford.edu/documents/2007/12/27/07%20Season%20Recap%20notes.pdf?path=football Wofford College 2007 Season Recap Wofford Athletics February 21, 2008 The Terriers outgained the Mountaineers 431 to 320 in total yardage with running back Kevious Johnson accounting for 104 rushing yards. Armanti Edwards, starting in his first game since the Michigan win, re-injured his shoulder at the start of the second half.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544726 Mountaineers Fall to No. 13 Wofford, 42-31 Appalachian Sports Information GoASU September 22, 2007 February 21, 2008 Trey Elder replaced Edwards and threw for 105 and rushed for 33 yards. Senior wide receiver Hans Batichon had a career-high six receptions for 93 yards. The only other bright spot for the Mountaineers was CoCo Hillary's 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second quarter. Elon Appalachian State 7 7 7 28 Elon 10 0 7 15 The Mountaineers moved to 15–0 when running back Kevin Richardson rushes for 100 or more yards with a 49–32 win over Elon.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544753 Mountaineers Run Past 24th-Ranked Phoenix Appalachian Sports Information GoASU September 29, 2007 February 21, 2008 July 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110711104320/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544753 dead The crowd of 13,100 was the largest in Rhodes Stadium history. Appalachian outgained Elon 526 to 371 yards with 356 yards coming from a potent ground attack. The Mountaineer defense also played an impressive game, sacking Elon freshman quarterback Scott Riddle five times. Corey Lynch blocked a Phoenix punt in second quarter and had an interception late in the game to help seal the victory. Gardner–Webb Gardner–Webb 7 0 0 0 Appalachian State 7 28 7 3 A record homecoming crowd of 27,428 witnessed the Mountaineers rout the Bulldogs of Gardner–Webb 45–7.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544780 No. 5 Mountaineers Blast Bulldogs, 45-7 Appalachian Sports Information GoASU October 6, 2007 June 23, 2008 July 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110711104334/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544780 dead Kevin Richardson's four second-quarter touchdowns put the game away early. On the day, the Mountaineers outgained the Bulldogs 466–211 in total yardage to extend their home-winning streak to 30 games. Georgia Southern Georgia Southern 21 10 0 7 Appalachian State 14 3 3 15 2007 Georgia Southern Eagles football team Appalachian State suffered its second loss of the year in a defeat to the Eagles of Georgia Southern, 38–35.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544835 Late Rally Falls Short, Home Winning Streak Ends with 38-35 Loss to GSU Appalachian Sports Information GoASU October 20, 2007 June 23, 2008 July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721105741/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544835 dead The loss also ended the 30 game home winning streak compiled by the Mountaineers since a playoff defeat to Maine in 2002. The Eagles were led by future Walter Payton Award winner Jayson Foster. Foster lined up as quarterback, running back, and wide receiver and finished with 14 passing, 175 rushing and 41 receiving yards. Armanti Edwards made only his third start of the season, and first since September 22, and became the first quarterback in Appalachian history to rush for over 200 yards. Trailing 38–20 with less than eight minutes left to play, a Mountaineer rally came up short as Edwards fell one yard shy of converting on fourth down. Furman Appalachian State 14 10 7 3 Furman 7 0 10 10 Rebounding from the loss against Georgia Southern, the Mountaineers held on to defeat the Furman Paladins 34–27 in Greenville, South Carolina.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544865 Mountaineers Hold Off Furman, 34-27 Appalachian Sports Information GoASU October 27, 2007 August 28, 2008 July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721105827/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544865 dead The Mountaineers jumped out to a 24–7 lead at halftime only to see the Paladins roar back with 20 points in the second half. Appalachian rolled up 511 yards of offense with Armanti Edwards finishing with 337 total yards and Kevin Richardson adding 124 yards on 21 carries. Richardson become just the second player in ASU history with 4,000 career rushing yards. The game was sealed on a late Corey Lynch interception on the goal line. The Citadel Appalachian State 10 21 0 14 The Citadel 7 7 10 0 Armanti Edwards rushed for a school record of 291 yards, leading the Mountaineers to a 45–24 victory over The Citadel Bulldogs in Johnson Hagood Stadium.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544897 Edwards' Record-Breaking Performance Carries Mountaineers Into First Place Appalachian Sports Information GoASU November 3, 2007 August 28, 2008 July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721105847/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544897 dead The victory moved the Mountaineers into a virtual tie for first place with Wofford. Western Carolina Western Carolina 7 14 0 14 Appalachian State 17 28 13 21 The Mountaineers had their highest offensive output in 71 years in a 79–35 rout over the Catamounts of Western Carolina.http://catamountsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111007aaa.html Appalachian State Downs Western Carolina, 79-35 Associated Press Catamount Sports November 10, 2007 August 28, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080420110619/http://catamountsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111007aaa.html April 20, 2008 dead The crowd of 27,977 was the largest to ever witness the Battle for the Old Mountain Jug.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544926 Jug Stays in Boone Again; Apps Rout Archrival Cats, 79-35 Appalachian Sports Information GoASU November 10, 2007 August 28, 2008 July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721105918/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544926 dead The victory gave the Mountaineers a 53–18–1 series lead over their archrivals from Cullowhee and a 24–6 advantage since the introduction of the Old Mountain Jug. Appalachian's 743 yards of offense was the second highest in school history after the 788 gained in a 115–0 win against Piedmont in 1936. Kevin Richardson rushed for a career-high 215 yards and Armanti Edwards added 295 through the air. The Mountaineers also had a season high four interceptions and were never forced to punt. Chattanooga Chattanooga 7 10 0 0 Appalachian State 21 0 0 16 Kevin Richard became the Appalachian's all-time leading rusher, breaking John Settle's record, in a 37–17 victory over the Chattanooga Mocs.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544955 Mountaineers Claim Third-Straight SoCon Title, Richardson Becomes School's All-Time Leading Rusher in 37-17 Win Appalachian Sports Information GoASU November 17, 2007 August 28, 2008 July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721105959/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544955 dead The Mountaineers also claimed a share of the Southern Conference title, their third straight. James Madison James Madison 7 7 6 7 Appalachian State 0 19 0 9 A forced fumble with 22 seconds left in the game gave the Mountaineers a 28–27 win over James Madison.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544973 Appalachian Advances to National Quarterfinals With Thrilling 28-27 Win Over JMU Appalachian Sports Information GoASU November 24, 2007 September 21, 2008 July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721110214/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544973 dead The Dukes controlled the game in practically every statistical category, most notably the time of possession, which was over 40 minutes. James Madison's quarterback, Rodney Landers, led the Dukes with 253 yards of total offense. Armanti Edwards accounted for 258 total yards of offense for the Mountaineers. The Mountaineers were down 27–22 with less than two minutes remaining in the game and facing fourth down. Edwards found the end zone after completing a pass to Devon Moore to put the Mountaineers ahead 28–27. On the ensuing possession, the Dukes drove 62 yards down the field to put themselves within easy field goal range. James Madison head coach Mickey Matthews made the decision to run one more play which resulted in a fumble. Defensive end Gary Tharrington knocked the ball from the grasp of the Dukes' running back, Jamal Sullivan, and it was recovered by linebacker Pierre Banks to give the Mountaineers an improbable win in front of 14,040 fans at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Eastern Washington Eastern Washington 0 7 14 14 Appalachian State 7 14 10 7 Armanti Edwards accounted for 347 yards of offense and three touchdowns in leading the Mountaineers to a 38–35 victory over the Eastern Washington Eagles.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544994 Mountaineers Advance to National Semifinals with 38-35 Triumph Over EWU Appalachian Sports Information GoASU December 1, 2007 September 22, 2008 July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721110257/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1544994 dead Safety Corey Lynch led the defense with an interception, fumble recovery and a blocked field goal in limiting Eastern Washington's passing attack by more than 120 yards off their season average. The victory tied the Mountaineers with the Eagles of Georgia Southern as the only two programs to have 10 consecutive postseason wins in contiguous years.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1545027&SPID=12811&SPSID=104458 National Championship Gameday Is Here Appalachian Sports Information GoASU December 14, 2007 September 22, 2008 July 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110711103942/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1545027&SPID=12811&SPSID=104458 dead Richmond Richmond 7 14 14 0 Appalachian State 21 14 7 13 2007 Richmond Spiders football team A record FCS postseason crowd of 24,140 packed Kidd Brewer Stadium to see the Mountaineers defeat the Richmond Spiders 55–35 on December 7, 2007.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1545013 Back to Chattanooga: Edwards' Record Performance Punches ASU's Ticket to Third-straight Title Game Appalachian Sports Information GoASU December 7, 2007 February 22, 2008 July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721105806/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1545013 dead Armanti Edwards racked up 313 yards on the ground, setting a Division I record for rushing by a quarterback in the win. He accounted for seven touchdowns (four rushing and three passing) and 495 of the Mountaineers 617 total yards. Appalachian jumped out to an early 35–14 lead only to see the Spiders tie up the game in the third quarter. The Mountaineers responded with 20 straight points capped with an interception by senior safety Corey Lynch. With the win, Appalachian became just the fifth program in FCS history to advance to three-consecutive national title games, joining Eastern Kentucky (1979–82), Georgia Southern (1988–90 and 1998–2000), Marshall (1991–93) and Youngstown State (1991–94). Delaware 2007 NCAA Division I FCS Football Championship Delaware 0 7 7 7 Appalachian State 14 14 7 14 Entering their third consecutive national championship game, the Mountaineers were looking to become the first team to win three in a row at the FCS (I-AA) level since the playoffs began in 1978.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2007-12-14-appstate-delaware_n.htm Another crowning feat for Appalachian State Jeff Zillgitt USA Today December 16, 2007 December 24, 2008 The Blue Hens of Delaware stood in the way of history. Senior running back Kevin Richardson led the way for the Mountaineers with 111 yards rushing and 27 receiving, finishing his career as Appalachian's all-time leading rusher with 4,797 yards.http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1545029 Thrice is Nice: Apps Rout Delaware For Third-Straight National Title Appalachian Sports Information GoASU December 14, 2007 January 4, 2008 July 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110711103735/http://www.goasu.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=104458&SPID=12811&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=1545029 dead Accounting for three passing touchdowns, Armanti Edwards threw for 198 yards and rushed for another 98. The Blue Hens offensive attack was paced by future National Football League first round draft pick Joe Flacco at quarterback, who threw for 334 yards and one touchdown. Trey Elder, in his last game in black and gold, finished the scoring for the Mountaineers with a 53-yard scamper to make the score 49–14. Armanti Edwards finished the season with 1,948 yards passing and 1,587 yards rushing. He was 52 passing yards short of becoming only the second player in NCAA history to pass for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 twice. The record attendance of 23,010 on hand at Finley Stadium was the largest neutral site crowd for the NCAA Division I Championship Game. Roster American football positions 2007 Appalachian State Mountaineers y 2 s Dexter Jackson Dexter Jackson (wide receiver) WR y 3 s Hans Batichon WR 7 j James Hill WR 8 f Brian Quick Brian Quick WR y 10 so Hunter Stewart QB 12 j T. J. Courman WR 14 so Armanti Edwards QB y 15 s Trey Elder QB 16 so CoCo Hillary WR 17 s Joshua Buchanan SS 19 so Tavaris Washington WR 20 so Devon Moore RB 21 f Robert Welton RB 26 f Richard Long RB 27 f Shawn Ridder LB 28 s Kevin Richardson Kevin Richardson (American football) RB y 33 so Josh Johnson WR 35 j Trey Hennessee TE 37 f Blake Elder WR 44 f Cedric Baker RB 50 f Nick Sloan OL 57 f Brett Irvin OL 60 j Brad Coley Brad Coley OL y 61 so Mario Acitelli OL 62 f Xan Thomas OL 63 f Daniel Kilgore OL y Daniel Kilgore (American football) 64 f Orry Frye OL 66 s Scott Suttle OL 67 s John Holt OL 70 f Matt Ruff OL 71 f Pat Mills OL 72 j Jonathan Bieschke OL 73 f Corbett Harris OL 75 f David Guy OL 76 s Kerry Brown Kerry Brown (American football) OL y 77 f Jacob Newton OL 79 s Larry Blackwood OL 80 f Ben King WR 81 j Clay McKnight WR 82 s Josh Johnson WR 83 f Josh Smith RB 84 f Ben Jorden TE 85 f B. J. Frazier WR 86 s Jim Bob Norman WR 87 so Brandon Knox WR 88 s Nic Cardwell TE f Derrick Binns WR f Nick Vannoy TE 4 j Anthony Cruver DB 5 so Cortez Gilbert DB 6 s Jerome Touchstone DB 9 f D. J. Smith LB y D. J. Smith (American football) 11 s Chase Laws LB 18 s Justin Woazeah DB 22 j Leonard Love DB 24 j Josh Davis DB 25 f Jared Reine DB 27 FR Jackson. Klien LB 29 s Seth Breitenstein DB 30 f Brandon Olsen LB 31 j Pierre Banks LB 36 s Titus Howard DB 39 f Colin McDonald DB 40 so Jacque Roman LB 41 j Brandon Simpkins LB 42 so Travis Dowda DB 43 f Brandon Thompson LB 45 f Coad Westra LB 46 so Tony Robertson DL 47 s Corey Lynch DB y 48 f Brad Hardee LB 49 j Chris Johnson LB 51 f Sherman Holt LB 52 f Michael Mitchener LB 53 f Daniel Pratl DL 54 f Jabari Fletcher DL 55 so Justin Johnson LB 56 f Bobby Bozzo DL 58 so Daniel Finnerty DL 65 f Anthony White DL 68 f Olafur Torfason DL 78 j Cory Rycroft DL 86 f Calan Lynch DB 89 f Don Maciel DL 90 f Matt Reyes DL 92 f Jason Jones DL 93 f Daniel Pratl DL 94 f Anthony Wilson DL 95 f Gordy Witte DL 96 so Gary Tharington DL 98 so Anthony Williams DL 99 j Tim Washington DL f Jason West LB f Josh Jurius DL 34 so Adam Kassouf P 39 f Jason Vitaris PK 59 s Russell Wilson LS 91 s Julian Rauch PK 97 j Neil Young P Jerry Moore (19th season) Shawn Elliott (offensive line, tight ends) Lonnie Galloway (split end wide receivers) Brad Glenn (slot wide receivers) Dale Jones (linebackers) Chris Moore (running backs) Scott Satterfield (quarterbacks) Mark Speir (defensive line, recruiting coordinator) John Wiley (defensive coordinator, defensive backs) Josh Robertson (Strength Coach) Coaching staff NamePositionAlma MaterYear Jerry Moore Head coach Baylor, 1961 19th John Wiley Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs East Texas State, 1984 17th Dale Jones Linebackers Tennessee, 1988 12th Scott Satterfield Quarterbacks Appalachian State, 1996 9th Shawn Elliott Offensive Line Appalachian State, 1996 11th Chris Moore Running Backs Appalachian State, 1999 13th Mark Speir Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator Clemson, 1990 5th Lonnie Galloway Wide Receivers (Split Ends) Western Carolina, 1994 3rd Brad Glenn Wide Receivers (Slot) Clemson, 1995 3rd Josh Robertson Strength Coach East Tennessee State University, 1997 2nd Ranking movements AP Poll AP 0 15 NR NR RV RV NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR RV FCS polls Sports Network 0 13 1 (67) 1 (88) 1 (77) 1 (90) 5 (8) 5 (2) 5 (2) 5 (3) 10 9 7 6 5 1 (119) Awards and honors Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year (coaches and media) — Corey Lynch Southern Conference Jacobs Blocking Trophy — Kerry Brown Statistics Team ASU Opp Scoring 641 400   Points per game 42.7 26.7 First downs 351 314   Rushing 203 160   Passing 130 132   Penalty 18 22 Total offense 7,325 5,698   Avg per play 6.7 5.2   Avg per game 488.3 379.9 Fumbles–Lost 26–13 24–12 Penalties–Yards 99–829 90–717   Avg per game 55.3 47.8 ASU Opp Punts–Yards 53–1,993 81–3,147   Avg per punt 37.6 38.9 Time of possession/Game 29:22 30:38 3rd down conversions 87 for 197 85 for 222 4th down conversions 14 for 26 18 for 36 Touchdowns scored 85 53 Field goals–Attempts 17–21 10–19 PAT–Attempts 78–83 48–49 Attendance 217,968 166,868   Games/Avg per Game 9/24,219 5/33,374 Scores by quarter Opponents 104 89 98 109 Mountaineers 160 224 83 174 References External links Appalachian State Category:Appalachian State Mountaineers football seasons Category:NCAA Division I Football Champions Category:Southern Conference football champion seasons Appalachian State Mountaineers football Appalachian State