By Joey Jones and Bret Strelow. BOONE, N.C. — App State will host Georgia State for its Oct. 26 football game, as scheduled, with a 1 p.m. kickoff at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The game, which sold out of tickets in August, will be streamed live on ESPN+.
This will be the Mountaineers’ first home football game since the High Country community and western North Carolina region were impacted by the effects of Hurricane Helene nearly three weeks ago.
After Hurricane Helene, the university reopened on Oct. 11 and resumed classes on Oct. 16. In the interim, the App State Disaster Relief Fund was created, and more than $2 million has been distributed to members of the university community who are facing hardships because of Helene.
Each of App State’s final three home football games of the season will be played at Kidd Brewer Stadium on their originally scheduled dates of Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and Nov. 23.
“We’re working to thoughtfully, responsibly and respectfully bring university events back to Boone that are supported by students, faculty and staff, as well as a passionate base of alumni and others who love Appalachian State University and Western North Carolina,” Interim Chancellor Heather Norris said. “We’re committed to ensuring that the university continues to support and sustain our community in meaningful and lasting ways.
“We worked together with the Town and County to respond to the immediate needs of our community during and after Hurricane Helene, and we are committed to sustaining this partnership as we continue to move forward with recovery efforts and build a sense of hope for the future to our broader community.”
“App State Football is an important part of the culture and economy of our university community, the High Country, and the western North Carolina region,” Director of Athletics Doug Gillin said. “We are thankful to university, town and county leadership, and are committed to provide a safe and responsible return to home competition. We hope this event will further rally our community and help support all those who are recovering.”
Please see the important information below regarding the Saturday, Oct. 26 game vs. Georgia State.
- Yosef Club parking lots open at 8 a.m. and close one hour after the game ends.
- Gates open at 11 a.m. Student Yosef Club early entry is at 10:45 a.m.
- Kickoff at 1 p.m., televised by ESPN+
- App State Homecoming events have been postponed to Nov. 23. Look for more information about Homecoming events coming soon.
- Ways to support the High Country community:
- Support local businesses by visiting their High Country locations or purchasing gift cards and gift certificates.
- Fans who do not plan to use their tickets for the Oct. 26 game can return them back to the App State Ticket Office. The ticket office will reissue tickets to those who have assisted with recovery efforts in the community. Per policy, tickets cannot be refunded.
Additional considerations to support recovery efforts in the High Country:
- Fans should consider carpooling to the game to reduce road traffic.
- Take advantage of AppalCart or rideshare if you are able to do so.
- Be mindful that the Town and County curfew may still be in place on Oct. 26.
- Consider purchasing your tailgate supplies from local businesses.
- Please throw away trash in the proper receptacles before you leave.
