The matchup resumed between Appalachian State and James Madison University on Saturday with additional changes.
Duke travels to Boone for the team’s annual tournament. North Carolina which had snow covering that area
The entire field is clear for play. But the stands still have white horses, and fans benefit.
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Appalachian State student Berkley Coon slides down a snow-covered hill at Kidd Brewer Stadium before a James Madison game on Saturday, November 1, September 23, 2024 in Boone, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
As Duke was entering the field from the tunnel, Mountaineer fans bombarded players with snowballs.
Some players didn’t seem to care in the slightest – some were even attacked.
But perhaps Appalachian State fans had a better plan, as the Mountaineers pulled out a 34-20 victory.
Joey Aguilar threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns and Ahmani Marshall rushed for 108 yards in the victory.
James Madison’s George Pettaway is tackled by Appalachian State’s Jordan Favors on Saturday, November 1, September 23, 2024 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone. (Allison Lee Isley/Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
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Aguilar threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Eli Wilson and a 64-yard touchdown pass to Makai Jackson to tie the Mountaineers (5-5, 3-4 Sun Belt) at 17. With 1:23 remaining before halftime.
After forcing the Dukes to punt, App State came up with a blocked punt and Michael Hetzel returned it 9 yards for a touchdown to give the Mountaineers the lead for good with 40 seconds left before halftime.
With the loss, James Madison (8-3, 4-3) was eliminated from the opportunity to play for the Eastern Division in the conference championship game.
Appalachian State’s Shawn Collins recovers from injury to James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III on Saturday, November 1, 23/2024. (Allison Lee Isley/Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
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This game was nearly a year from the day the Mountaineers ruined James Madison’s perfect season. This is because Duke has considered legal action after being ruled ineligible to play in a bowl game.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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