Coastal Carolina upsets Appalachian State in high-scoring affair

BOONE, N.C. (Interstat) — Coastal Carolina defeated Appalachian State 45-37 in a shootout on Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Chanticleers improved to 3-3 overall, while the Mountaineers fell to 4-2. Coastal Carolina quarterback Samari Collier accounted for three touchdowns, while Appalachian State’s J.J. Kohl threw for 278 yards and two scores. A 77-yard punt return for a touchdown by Jaden Barnes brought the Mountaineers close, but the Chanticleers pulled away with two fourth-quarter touchdowns to secure the win.