Maine Black Bears vs App State Mountaineers Highlights | 2026 Sun Belt Conference Football

Malachi Singleton threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns on 22-of-24 passing to help Appalachian State open its season by beating FCS-program Maine 55-3 on Saturday. Singleton had 18 completions for 250 yards and three scores in the first half as App State led 31-0. Singleton connected with Sam Pickett III for touchdowns of 14 and 7 yards in the second quarter. Jaquari Lewis added a 12-yard touchdown run on App State’s first possession of the second half to make it 38-0. Nate Branch had a 36-yard touchdown run early in the fourth and Jackson Grier scored on a 28-yarder three minutes later. App State outgained Maine 647-250, with 299 yards coming on the ground. The Black Bears were held to just 12 first downs.