As part of the dwindling off season, State of the U will preview each game on the Canes' schedule. During the season there will be much more in-depth previews the week before each game, but these will serve to get you ready for what is to come.
The Appalachian State Mountaineers, led by head coach Scott Satterfield, have won 17 of 19 games since entering FBS play and had an impressive 11-2 record in 2015. They return several key players on both sides of the ball and look capable of having another 10-win season. As part of our way-too-early preview of the Miami Hurricanes 2016 football schedule, we'll examine Appalachian State’s recent success, preview the Mountaineers for 2016, and offer our thoughts on the matchup.