Unbeaten Appalachian State is next test after Vanderbilt collapse

Appalachian State is 3-0 entering its Sept. 26 visit to NC State. The Mountaineers’ efficiency, third-down defense, takeaways and time of possession add to the threat posed by Malachi Singleton, Jaquari Lewis, Pickett, Phares and Sandstrom as NC State attempts to reset; the Wolfpack is unbeaten in the series.