Appalachian State was well on its way to a victory over James Madison on Saturday.
And the Mountaineers weren’t.
The Dukes trailed by 25 points in the second quarter but scored the last 29 points of the game to down the Mountaineers, 32-28.
In its 1st Sun Belt game, James Madison upsets Appalachian State 32-28. JMU is making transition from FCS so it is not eligible to play in Sun Belt title game or play in a bowl
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 24, 2022
Kaelon Black’s 4-yard touchdown run for the Dukes capped the comeback with 10:36 remaining.
KAELON LOVES SCORING TOUCHDOWNS!
HOW WE FEELING, JMU NATION?!?!#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/1PYr3WgL4y
— JMU Football (@JMUFootball) September 24, 2022
Appalachian State had 28 points with 6:10 left in the second quarter. The Mountaineers did not score again.
Appalachian State’s (2-2, 1-1) final drive stalled when Chase Brice threw an incomplete pass on fourth-and-9 with 49 seconds left.
In a college football coincidence, James Madison had a come-from-behind, 35-32 win on Sept. 20, 2008, when the teams last met.
I don’t know if any team has ever had as crazy of a 2-2 September as App St just did.
Put up 40 pts in 4thQtr and lose to UNC in opener
Upset #6 Texas A&M on the road
Host Gameday vs Troy, win on ridiculous Hail Mary
Blow 28-3 a week later at home to James Madison.— Nick Shepkowski (@NickShepkowski) September 24, 2022
Rock'd#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/viZ4yIuMKs
— JMU Football (@JMUFootball) September 24, 2022
