Appalachian State junior quarterback Zac Thomas (10 touchdown passes) and junior running back Darrynton Evans (12 total TDs) pace an offense that is seventh nationally with an average of 42.8 points per game. ABOUT APPALACHIAN STATE (6-0, 3-0 Sun Belt)Thomas (68.5 percent completion rate, three interceptions, four rushing TDs) has won 16 straight games when serving as the primary quarterback. Appalachian State is the only team in the nation to convert all its fourth-down tries this season (5-for-5). The Mountaineers have won two of three meetings, including a 52-7 romp last season when Thomas accounted for four touchdowns. PREDICTION: Appalachian State 41, South Alabama 10More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

LINE: Appalachian State -15. "It doesn't have anything to do with our goals,'' Appalachian State coach Eli Drinkwitz told reporters about being ranked. ABOUT APPALACHIAN STATE (5-0, 2-0)Thomas, who is 15-2 as a starter, has thrown for 949 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. Appalachian State is tied for first nationally (Navy) with a 90.9 percent red zone touchdown percentage (20 TDs in 22 attempts). PREDICTION: Appalachian State 41, ULM 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Zac Thomas #12 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers looks to throw a pass against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 15, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Zac Thomas #12 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers looks to throw a pass against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 15, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jalin Moore #25 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers celebrates after rushing for a 16 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania.

Jalin Moore #25 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers celebrates after rushing for a 16 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 1, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania.