The season opener. On Labor Day weekend. A Big Ten Opponent. On their own television network. A stadium that can hold over 100,000. The stage is set for another season of football at a historic venue, and as usual, the Mountaineers hope to destroy the dreams of national title contenders in college football’s opening weekend. Appalachian will play the role of decided underdogs, who will carry that chip on their shoulder as they always do when facing an opponent that is perceived to have more talent and potential. No question, the challenge that lies ahead will be tough, but not insurmountable. Both sides have plenty of unknowns on both sides of the ball, but also return plenty of celebrated athletes who will look for their fit among the newcomers. Exactly how those new players fit with the old is the great mystery that every college football coach has to deal with at this time of the year. For some it takes longer than others to find that mesh point where each player is on the same page. Preparation only takes a team so far in August. Regardless of the result, coaches will be able to evaluate and adjust their plans for their season. This weekend will not make or ruin the season for any football team in the country. This is the time to learn and find out exactly what 2018 has in store for Appalachian State.

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PSU - 38
ASU - 21

2018 is here thanks for this tradition C.

And here is my traditional No Prediction.

Penn State 38
App State 17

APP State 24
Penn State 21

Kitten Mittens 41
Boone Boys 13

These young guys are going to win a lot of games and do great things. Just too much working against them in this first one.

White hats 38

Black hats. 13

“Pain”

App State - 34
Penn State - 32

(I like this score for some reason.)

App 20
PSU 37

I hate it and hope I’m way off. But...

App - 24
PSU - 41

App St. 14
Penn St 35

The best time of the year!

PSU 44
ASU 16

Mountaineers 13
Nittany Lions 38

Penn State 31
App State 17

Mountaineers 10
Nittany Lions 34

Happy Valley: 42
Happy Appy (the only historically valid use of “Appy”): 17

I ain't driving all the way to the middle of PA thinking we're gonna lose.

Black and Gold U - 28
Linebacker U - 25

With Sadness

Mountain Lions - 48
Mountain Men - 20

I’m off to Harrisburg tomorrow!!!
Happy Valley: will remain happy.
Black and Gold: will look forward to UNC-Concord