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Mountaineers Topple Unbeaten Dukes in Overtime
Appalachian State improves to 5-2 after 34-31 win that leaves five FBS teams without a loss
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Overtime Field Goal Seals Result
A 40-yard field goal in overtime gave Appalachian State the victory over James Madison on Thursday night. The Dukes had a chance first in the extra period but their attempt from 47 yards hit the upright and fell short. Appalachian State also connected on field goals of 48, 27 and 36 yards during the contest. The final score stood at 34-31.
Passing Attacks and Late Scores
Malachi Singleton completed 26 of 40 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns. Camden Coleman went 22 of 39 for 232 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception while adding a 6-yard rushing score late in regulation. Colton Phares returned an interception 21 yards to set up a 4-yard touchdown pass from Henry Hasselbeck to Luke Douglas that put Appalachian State ahead 31-24.
Injury and National Implications
George Pettaway carried 15 times for 57 yards and one score before exiting late in the fourth quarter with an apparent left hamstring issue. His streak of four straight 100-yard games ended. With the loss, James Madison fell to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play, leaving five unbeaten teams in FBS: Miami, BYU, Utah, Texas Tech and UCLA.
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