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Homecoming in Boone didn't go as planned. This week, Ethan and Aaron break down App State's frustrating 10–3 loss to Old Dominion and the offensive struggles that left Mountaineer fans searching for answers. Then, we look ahead to Friday night's showdown with Coastal Carolina, share our Three Keys to Victory and score predictions, and discuss JMU's move to the American Conference and what it means for App State. Presented by Lost Province Brewing Company.

App State is back from the bye week, and Sun Belt Conference play is officially here! Ethan and Aaron preview Saturday's Homecoming matchup against Old Dominion as the Mountaineers look to improve to 4–1 and start conference play on the right foot. We break down ODU's surprising 1–4 start, its struggles on both sides of the ball, and the quarterback uncertainty heading into Saturday. Plus, we discuss what App State worked on during the bye week, whether the running game can take a step forward, and what Malachi Singleton and the Mountaineer offense need to do to take advantage of this matchup. As always, we give our Three Keys to Victory and score predictions as App State prepares to welcome the Monarchs to The Rock! Presented by Lost Province Brewing Company. Go Apps!

App State is 3–0 and heading to Raleigh. On this episode of Mountaineers on the Mic, Ethan Butler and Aaron Lubkemann recap one of the strangest nights in Kidd Brewer Stadium history as Black Saturday turned into Black Sunday and the Mountaineers came away with a 26–21 win over Charlotte. We break down another strong performance from Malachi Singleton, a defense that continues to impress, the questions surrounding the run game, and what App still needs to clean up after another close finish. Plus, we hand out our TIGMA Players of the Week. Then it’s time to hunt the Pack. App State and NC State meet for the first time in 20 years, and we break down what we’ve seen from the Wolfpack, the matchups that could decide the game, our Three Keys to Victory, and our score predictions for Saturday night in Raleigh. Mountaineers Talking Mountaineers. Mountaineers on the Mic is presented by Lost Province Brewing Company.

App State is 2–0 after taking down ECU 27–24 in Greenville, and we’re breaking down everything that stood out from the Mountaineers’ first real test of the season. We talk Malachi Singleton’s strong start, the emergence of Sam Pickett III, Caleb Sandstrom’s huge performance, a secondary that continues to impress, the offensive-line penalties, and whether App got a little too conservative down the stretch. We also hear from Mountaineer Nation and hand out our Tigma Players of the Week. Then it’s on to Black Saturday under the lights at The Rock. Charlotte comes up the mountain as App continues its quest to win North Carolina. We break down the 49ers, the matchups to watch, our three keys to victory, and our score predictions. Presented by Lost Province Brewing Company. Subscribe or follow Mountaineers on the Mic, leave us a comment with your thoughts, and join the conversation with us on social media all season long.

App State is 1-0, and the Black Bears are headed back into hibernation. Ethan and Aaron break down the Mountaineers’ dominant 55-3 win over Maine, including Malachi Singleton’s impressive performance, the RPO offense, a deep running back room, the impact of App’s tight ends, and a defense that looked rock solid. Then it’s time to turn east. App State heads to Greenville for a noon showdown with in-state rival ECU. The guys break down the Pirates, the matchups that could decide the game, their three keys to a Mountaineer victory, and put their final score predictions on the record. Plus, the Tigma Players of the Week, presented by Lost Province Brewing Company. Mountaineers talking Mountaineers. New episodes each week all season long!

Mountaineer football is back — and so are we. Ethan and Aaron are back on the mic to kick off the 2026 season with a full preview of this year’s App State team. We break down the new-look offense, the defense, special teams, key returners, new faces, and what we’ll be watching as the season gets underway. Then it’s officially time to talk game week. We preview App State vs. Maine, take a look at what the Black Bears bring to The Rock, and give our keys to starting the season 1-0. Mountaineers on the Mic is proudly presented by Lost Province Brewing Company in downtown Boone. Football is back. Go Apps!

The season ends in Birmingham, but the offseason started early. In this episode, we recap Appalachian State’s Birmingham Bowl loss to Georgia Southern and break down how transfer portal timing and roster turnover shaped the game. We dive into the portal fallout, highlight notable departures, talk about key players sticking around, and break down the incoming transfers so far. We also look ahead to what this roster reset means as App State turns the page toward spring and the 2026 season.

College football is weird — and this bowl game proves it. In this episode, we break down how Appalachian State and Georgia Southern — longtime Sun Belt rivals — ended up facing each other in the Birmingham Bowl. From the flukiness of modern bowl tie-ins to the first-ever neutral-site meeting in this rivalry, we explain why this matchup is anything but ordinary. We revisit the regular-season showdown that Georgia Southern won 25–23, look at what decided that game, and apply those lessons to the bowl preview. We also provide important transfer portal context, including why several players entered the portal early and Coach Shawn Loggains’ stance on portal players remaining available for the bowl game. It’s a rivalry that hijacked a bowl game — and we’re painting the full picture in Birmingham.

App State closes the season with a tough 30–29 loss to Arkansas State, ending the year at 5–7 and just short of bowl eligibility. In this episode, we break down the flow of the game, the offensive highlights, the big defensive performances, and the moments that made the difference. We talk through what stood out, what held App back, and why this young Mountaineer team still has plenty to build on heading into 2026. We also look ahead to the offseason, talk portal expectations, and discuss the next steps as App turns the page toward a new year.

The Mountaineers got it done with a little help from the Fumbling Herd setting up a huge showdown with Arkansas State in the regular season finale with both teams sitting at 5-6 and playing for a bowl game!

JMU fallout, Marshall preview, and a positive update from App State basketball. Breaking down the offensive struggles, defensive overload, coaching questions, and the Old Mountain Feud rivalry with bowl eligibility on the line.

A gut-check in Boone and a spark in the Holmes Center. Ethan unpacks a rough football night and the early energy of Mountaineer basketball.

Episode 1 is here! Ethan and Aaron kick things off with a full look at App State football — the ups, downs, and quarterback questions still hanging over the season. Then it’s on to hoops season, as they preview the 2025-26 Mountaineers and talk about what to expect from a team full of new faces under Coach Dustin Kerns.