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Coastal Carolina vs Appalachian State Prediction 10/18/2025 Today’s College Football Picks
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Coastal Carolina (3-3) vs Appalachian State (4-2)
October 18, 2025 at 03:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Appalachian State -10 — Over/Under: +50.5
In this article we will formulate a Coastal Carolina vs Appalachian State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 18th at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup.
Coastal Carolina also has wins against South Alabama and Charleston Southern, but did lose to Old Dominion, East Carolina, and Virginia. The Chanticleers have alternated wins and losses over their first six games and they are second in the Sun Belt East standings. Coastal Carolina has scored 15.7 points per game with 131.0 passing yards and 157.2 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 26.8 points against per game this season. The Chanticleers are having issues at the quarterback spot, but Hudson and Morris have been the most effective. Ja’Vin Simpkins has led the rushing attack with 295 yards and two scores on 52 carries this year.
Appalachian State also has wins against Oregon State, Lindenwood, and Charlotte, while losing to Southern Miss and Boise State. The Mountaineers have won two games in a row and they are tied for third in the Sun Belt East standings. Appalachian State has scored 30.3 points per game with 277.8 passing yards and 144.2 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 25.3 points against per game this season. JJ Kohl has thrown for 563 yards and five touchdowns, while Rashod Dubinion has 667 rushing yards and three scores this season.
Coastal Carolina has lost three of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Appalachian State has covered the spread in four of its last five games in North Carolina.
Coastal Carolina has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four October games as an underdog.
Each of Appalachian State’s last five games in North Carolina have gone UNDER the total points line.
Appalachian State ranks 128th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-5.0).
Coastal Carolina ranks 134th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (3.3).
Coastal Carolina ranks 133rd among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-6.5).
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Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 3-3 (2-1) this year after they defeated UL Monroe by a score of 23-8 last week. Coastal Carolina led 16-0 at halftime and added one more score in the third quarter to seal the win. The Chanticleers out gained ULM by a total of 377-316, went 5-16 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Samari Collier went 5-15 for 37 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 86 yards and one score on 11 carries. Jameson Tucker led the receivers with one reception for 37 yards in the win. The Coastal Carolina defense recorded zero sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.Coastal Carolina also has wins against South Alabama and Charleston Southern, but did lose to Old Dominion, East Carolina, and Virginia. The Chanticleers have alternated wins and losses over their first six games and they are second in the Sun Belt East standings. Coastal Carolina has scored 15.7 points per game with 131.0 passing yards and 157.2 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 26.8 points against per game this season. The Chanticleers are having issues at the quarterback spot, but Hudson and Morris have been the most effective. Ja’Vin Simpkins has led the rushing attack with 295 yards and two scores on 52 carries this year.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 4-2 (1-1) this season after they defeated Georgia State by a score of 41-20 in their last game. Appalachian State led 17-0 at halftime and cruised to the win in the second half. The Mountaineers out gained Georgia State by a total of 445-381, went 5-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 1-0 in the game. JJ Kohl went 21-32 for 309 yards and four touchdowns, while Jaquari Lewis rushed 14 times for 57 yards and one score. Izayah Cummings led the receivers with six receptions for 94 yards and one touchdown in the win. The App State defense recorded three sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.Appalachian State also has wins against Oregon State, Lindenwood, and Charlotte, while losing to Southern Miss and Boise State. The Mountaineers have won two games in a row and they are tied for third in the Sun Belt East standings. Appalachian State has scored 30.3 points per game with 277.8 passing yards and 144.2 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 25.3 points against per game this season. JJ Kohl has thrown for 563 yards and five touchdowns, while Rashod Dubinion has 667 rushing yards and three scores this season.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
Appalachian State has won 11 of its last 12 games in North Carolina.Coastal Carolina has lost three of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Appalachian State has covered the spread in four of its last five games in North Carolina.
Coastal Carolina has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four October games as an underdog.
Total Points Facts
Eight of Coastal Carolina’s last nine October road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.Each of Appalachian State’s last five games in North Carolina have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
Appalachian State ranks 6th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (81.5).Appalachian State ranks 128th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-5.0).
Coastal Carolina ranks 134th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (3.3).
Coastal Carolina ranks 133rd among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-6.5).
Coastal Carolina vs Appalachian State Prediction
Appalachian State comes into this matchup looking for their third straight win and they will be at home for this game. The Mountaineers have scored 68 points in their last two games and will face a Coastal defense that allowed 47 points in their last road game. The Chanticleers are having some major issues with their quarterback spot and I don’t trust them to go on the road and keep pace with App State. Take the Mountaineers to cover at home.David Racey is 70-48 (59%) in College Football this season and is one of the top College Football Handicappers on the site. Click here for his premium plays for the week!
