App State overwhelms Maine in 2026 opener

App State defeated Maine 55-3 on September 5, outgaining the Black Bears 647-250. Malachi Singleton completed 22 of 24 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns, Samuel Pickett III caught two touchdown passes, and the Mountaineers produced four rushing touchdowns and two interceptions. The result confirms an explosive start for the new-look team, though its next Sun Belt tests will be more revealing.