Arkansas State vs Appalachian State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, November 29, 2025
Arkansas State visits Appalachian State on Saturday with both teams entering at 5–6 and needing a win to become bowl eligible. The Red Wolves come off a 34–30 loss to Louisiana, while Appalachian State beat Marshall 26–24 last week. This is the final regular-season game before conference championship weekend and bowl selections. Score the winning TD with our free college football picks.
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Game Information for Arkansas State vs Appalachian State
- Date: November 29
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Where: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC
- TV: ESPN+
Arkansas State Red Wolves
Arkansas State is led by quarterback Jaylen Raynor, who has thrown for 2,710 yards with 13 TDs and 10 INTs. Devin Spencer is the top rusher with 499 yards, and Corey Rucker leads the team with 776 receiving yards. The Red Wolves have played three straight competitive games, including a win at Troy earlier this month, and have relied heavily on Raynor’s passing to stay in games.
Arkansas State’s ground game has been steady behind Spencer and Kenyon Clay, giving the Red Wolves a balanced approach when they avoid turnovers. They will need to not turn the ball over and enough production from Rucker to keep moving the chains. A win sends Arkansas State to a bowl. Betting on sports and on Arkansas State is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Appalachian State turns to quarterback AJ Swann, who has 1,495 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Rashod Dubinion leads the rushing attack with 821 yards. Jaden Barnes provides 608 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, giving the Mountaineers a reliable target in key third-down situations. Despite recent losses, Appalachian State showed improvement last week with the late win over Marshall.
The Mountaineers have leaned on Dubinion to gain big yards on first and second down, to make life easier for Swann on third down. Barnes-Stroman has been an important part of the passing game. Like Arkansas State, Appalachian State sits one win from bowl eligibility, raising the stakes for a team playing at home. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Appalachian State with the Novig promo code.
Arkansas State vs Appalachian State Prediction
Appalachian State holds the better rushing game and a more defined passing attack, which helps them in late-game situations. Arkansas State can keep this close behind Raynor’s talent under center, but Appalachian State’s rushing and home-field advantage give them the win. Final Score Prediction: Appalachian State wins 31–27. Make sure when you place your bet on Arkansas State vs Appalachian State you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
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