Coastal Carolina needs to quickly think of something very big.
After losing three straight games, the Chanticleers are out of the running for the Sun Belt title.
To get into a bowl game, they need to win two of their last three games. However, two of those games are away at Marshall and Georgia State, and the third is at home against Georgia Southern.
It got back on track by beating Georgia State and Old Dominion, but it needs to win two of its last three games to get into a bowl game. It ends with games at Georgia Southern and James Madison.
Appalachian State vs Coastal Carolina: How to Watch and Game Preview
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
How to Watch: ESPNU
Venue: Brooks Stadium, Conway, SC
Teams: Coastal Carolina (4-4), Appalachian State (4-4)
Why Appalachian State Will Win
What went wrong for Coastal Carolina?
It is been the defense over the last few weeks that has been bad. There is no pass rush, and both offense and defense are terrible on third downs.
Two weeks ago, Louisiana threw the ball around like crazy, and last week, Troy ran wild. In their big loss to James Madison, the Chanticleer O crashed.
The turnovers stopped for Appalachian State; they were on a really, really bad run. In the last two weeks, they have picked up some wins. It should be fine as long as they do not make too many mistakes and keep the offensive balance going, but…
Why Coastal Carolina Will Win
Coastal Carolina is not playing great, but they still have a chance as long as their run defense holds up.
Even though Appalachian State runs the ball 4.5 times per carry, it has never gained more than 185 yards on the ground. The passing game is too good to ignore.
Coastal Carolina is 0-3 when they give up more than 200 rushing yards, though, and 4-1 when they give up less. So…
Appalachian State vs Coastal Carolina: Who Will Win?
Can Coastal Carolina get the ball back?
While away from Boone, Appalachian State has a much bigger turnover problem, giving up 13 of the 17 games they play. If Coastal Carolina wins four games, they force ten turnovers. If they lose four games, they force two turnovers.
It will score two in this as the team finally stops the slide after a back-and-forth battle.
Appalachian State vs Coastal Carolina Prediction, Betting Lines
Prediction : Coastal Carolina 31, Appalachian State 30
Line : Appalachian State -1, o/u: 62.5
ATS Confidence out of 5 : 1.5
Must See Rating: 3
