BOONE, N.C. — A new home opponent — the 74th in Kidd Brewer Stadium, for those counting — will visit The Rock for the first time Saturday.
It's been a long time coming, as an Appalachian State program in its sixth season of FBS competition will play host to a Charlotte program in its fifth season of FBS competition. Kickoff for the "White Out" game between the Mountaineers (1-0) and 49ers (1-0) is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
The two schools separated by two hours met for the first time last year on the 49ers' home field, and a large gathering of fans in black and gold helped Charlotte set a stadium attendance record during the Mountaineers' 45-9 victory.