| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODU | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| APP | 14 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
Cox scores 3 TDs, Appalachian State tops Old Dominion 31-7
Cox muscles through for third TD
Appalachian State's Marcus Cox powers through Old Dominion's defense for a 10-yard touchdown.
BOONE, N.C. -- Marcus Cox ran for 133 yards with three first-half touchdowns and Appalachian State ran away from Old Dominion 31-7 on Saturday.
Cox scored on runs of 1, 2, and 10 yards -- all following long drives -- to help build a 24-7 lead at intermission. Michael Rubino added a 20-yard field goal.
On its first possession of the second half, ODU went for it on fourth-and-9 from the Mountaineers' 15, but David Washington was picked off by Clifton Duck in the end zone. After stopping Old Dominion on downs late in the game, Appalachian State (1-1) used an 11-play drive -- which took over 5 minutes -- before J.P. Caruso carried the last yard for the final score.
Ray Lawry rushed 15 times for 119 yards with a touchdown for the Monarchs (1-1).
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2024 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern | 4-1 | 6-3 |
| Marshall | 4-1 | 6-3 |
| Old Dominion | 3-2 | 4-5 |
| James Madison | 3-2 | 7-2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 2-3 | 5-4 |
| App State | 2-4 | 4-5 |
| Georgia State | 0-5 | 2-7 |
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 5-0 | 8-1 |
| Texas State | 3-2 | 5-4 |
| Arkansas State | 3-2 | 5-4 |
| South Alabama | 3-2 | 4-5 |
| UL Monroe | 3-3 | 5-4 |
| Troy | 1-4 | 2-7 |
| Southern Miss | 0-5 | 1-8 |
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