The App State Mountaineers (3-2) visit the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (2-4) on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Brooks Stadium, Conway, SC. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN2. DraftKings lists the spread at APP -1.5 with a total of 51.5; moneylines are App State -118 · Coastal Carolina -102. Below is our App State vs Coastal Carolina preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
App State vs Coastal Carolina Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | App State at Coastal Carolina |
| Records | App State 3-2 · Coastal Carolina 2-4 |
| Spread | APP -1.5 |
| Moneyline | App State -118 · Coastal Carolina -102 |
| Total | 51.5 |
| Venue | Brooks Stadium, Conway, SC |
| Date/Time | Friday, October 16, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN2 |
| Head Coaches | App State: HC Dowell Loggains, OC Mike Anthony · Coastal Carolina: HC Ryan Beard, OC Nick Petrino |
App State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The App State Mountaineers are 3-2 overall, 0-1 in Sun Belt play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 55-3 vs Maine; Sep 12 — W 27-24 at East Carolina; Sep 19 — W 26-21 vs Charlotte; Sep 26 — L 41-31 at NC State; Oct 10 — L 10-3 vs Old Dominion. Most recently, App State lost to Old Dominion 10-3 at home. Through 5 games, App State is averaging 28.4 points scored and 19.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Dowell Loggains (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Mike Anthony. Defensive coordinator: D. J. Smith.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Malachi Singleton (QB) — 101/155, 1,278 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Jaquari Lewis (RB) — 57 carries, 261 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Sam Pickett III (WR) — 21 receptions, 333 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Caleb Sandstrom (DL) — 5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Colton Phares (LB) — 35 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 28.4 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 19.8 points per game; Malachi Singleton’s passing volume (1,278 yards). Questions: The response to a 10-3 loss to Old Dominion.
Coastal Carolina Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 2-4 overall, 1-1 in Sun Belt play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 31-24 at West Virginia; Sep 12 — W 45-7 vs Fordham; Sep 19 — L 22-14 at Delaware; Sep 24 — L 34-17 vs Liberty; Oct 3 — L 31-24 vs Georgia Southern; Oct 10 — W 27-21 at Marshall. Most recently, Coastal Carolina beat Marshall 27-21 on the road. Through 6 games, Coastal Carolina is averaging 25.2 points scored and 24.3 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Ryan Beard (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Nick Petrino. Defensive coordinator: LD Scott.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Deuce Bailey (QB) — 93/173, 1,340 yards, 13 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Dominic Lee-Knicely (RB) — 62 carries, 362 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Clayton Coppock Jr. (WR) — 13 receptions, 231 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Ibrahim Diawara (DE) — 5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Marcellius Pulliam (LB) — 55 total tackles
Strengths: A pass rush paced by Ibrahim Diawara (5 sacks). Questions: Holding serve at Brooks Stadium against App State.
How to Watch App State vs Coastal Carolina
- Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Brooks Stadium, Conway, SC
- TV / Streaming: ESPN2
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.