Appalachian State vs North Carolina State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 26th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/21/2026, 10:52 PM ET

Appalachian State vs. North Carolina State Game Information

The Appalachian State Mountaineers return to the road this week for a 7:30 PM game at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC, against the North Carolina State Wolf Pack. Appalachian State is undefeated through its first 3 games, following a 5-point win a week ago. North Carolina State returns home this week, 1-2 overall, after a shocking 4-point road loss to Vanderbilt last week. Stay in the news with our College Football Picks.

Appalachian State Preview

Malachi Singleton leads the Appalachian State offense this season with 889 yards and 5 touchdowns on 70 completions. Singleton has thrown only 1 interception through 94 attempts. Jaquari Lewis leads the Mountaineers with 188 yards and 3 touchdowns on 39 carries, while Ja’Quez Cross has added 92 yards on 16 carries this season. Sam Pickett III leads the receiving corps with 229 yards and 2 touchdowns on 15 catches. Darrin Fugitt has chipped into the Appalachian State offense with  129 yards and 1 score on 12 receptions.

North Carolina State Preview

CJ Bailey leads NC State this season with 640 yards and 4 touchdowns on 50 completions. Bailey has also produced 93 yards and 1 score on 25 carries. Jayden Scott leads the Wolfpack with 198 yards and 2 touchdowns on 32 rushing attempts. Will Wilson has contributed 132 yards and 5 scores on 24 carries. Keenan Jackson leads the receiving attack with 231 yards and 3 touchdowns on 15 catches, while Preston Douglas has added 121 yards and 1 score on 9 receptions.

Appalachian State vs NC State Pick

Appalachian State has enough offensive firepower to challenge an NC State team coming off a disappointing loss. Singleton has protected the football and should create opportunities against the Wolfpack secondary. NC State has the depth advantage and should find success with its productive runners, but Appalachian State can score enough to stay within the large spread. Take the Mountaineers plus the points in a matchup that should produce several touchdowns.

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  • Pick: Appalachian State Mountaineers +13.5
  • Secondary: Over 54.5

Final Score Prediction: NC State Wolfpack win 35-27.

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