The App State football season kicks off Thursday with its first game in nine years against the East Carolina Pirates. While the Mountaineers lead the all-time series 19-12, the Pirates have won the last six meetings.
This will be their first matchup since App State’s move to the FBS, where the Mountaineers previously lost 35-13 in 2012. App State offensive line coach Nic Cardwell feels it crucial to open up with a win and end their six-game losing streak.
“I think it is very important,” Cardwell said. “I think every game is important, not just ECU, but every last one of them.