Appalachian State’s last game against an FBS opponent occurred more than a month ago. The Mountaineers return to action Thursday to take on Sun Belt opponent Arkansas State. A huge disadvantage for the Red Wolves is the usage of two quarterbacks that rotate each series. Furthermore, the Red Wolves are giving up 40 points per game. Chasing points playing from behind will likely lead to mistakes from both quarterbacks.

In normal circumstances, App State is at least 14 points better than Arkansas State, but the Mountaineers haven't played in 26 days -- longest in-season time between games in school history -- because of a COVID-19 outbreak that also shut down practices. A handful of guys are listed as questionable due to the virus; the school doesn't have to give updates. A-State is awful defensively, but coach Blake Anderson fired his coordinator and another assistant on that side of the ball following last Thursday's 59-52 win over Georgia State. Maybe the new DC can turn things around. App State is 0-4 ATS in its past four as a favorite so we'll back the Red Wolves.