BOONE, N.C. – Despite trailing for most of the game, Coastal Carolina rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat App State, 45-37.

Dominic Knicely’s 1-yard touchdown run with 3:19 remaining tied the game at 37. Kian Afrookhteh’s extra point gave the Chanticleers their first lead of the night. Jevon Edwards then added insurance with an eight-yard touchdown run with 1:56 left, extending Coastal’s lead to eight.

App State’s final drive ended with a strip sack by Zeke Campbell, recovered by Noah Arinze, sealing the win for the Chants.

With the victory, Coastal Carolina improves to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in Sun Belt Conference play.

Streak extended

Coastal has now defeated App State in four straight meetings, including back-to-back wins in Boone.Leading the Way

Quarterback Samari

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