Redshirt sophomore quarterback Zac Thomas’ debut as the starting quarterback for the App State Mountaineers has been talked about since he arrived on campus before the start of the 2016 season, and even more so following four-year starter Taylor Lamb’s departure after the 34-0 Dollar General Bowl victory over Toledo at the conclusion of last season.
“Zac, to me, he’s got a stronger arm, he can run better than Taylor, he’s got a lot of intangibles that are better than Taylor,” App State head coach Scott Satterfield said at the preseason Sun Belt Conference Football Media Day. “The one intangible he doesn’t have though is game experience.