

Appalachian State University Football
Appalachian State University (ASU) · Boone, North Carolina · Public university
Appalachian State University Football coaches
Coaches at Appalachian State University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Appalachian State University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Sun Belt Conference
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- appstatesports.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 16 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 75% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Appalachian State University in Boone.
- Location
- Boone, North Carolina
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- appstate.edu
About Appalachian State University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Dowell Loggains, the Head Coach, leads the Appalachian State University Football staff of 32 coaches, verified October 2026. Appalachian State University (ASU) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I football coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. Appalachian State University is a large public school in Boone, North Carolina with 21,570 undergraduates, a 90% acceptance rate and an average net price of $14,978 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Appalachian State University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Dowell Loggains, the Head Coach and Clyde Christensen, the Associate Head Coach. Appalachian State University has 32 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Dowell can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Appalachian State University typically score 1120–1280 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Appalachian State University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Dowell Loggains at Appalachian State University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach DowellHow football recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Appalachian State University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Appalachian State University D1?
Yes. Appalachian State University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Sun Belt Conference.
Is Appalachian State University public or private?
Appalachian State University is a public school in Boone, North Carolina.
What conference is Appalachian State University Football in?
The Sun Belt Conference.
Does Appalachian State University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Appalachian State University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Appalachian State University Football have?
32 coaches, led by Dowell Loggains, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Appalachian State University Football?
Dowell Loggains is the Head Coach.
When can Appalachian State University Football coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I football coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Appalachian State University Football?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Appalachian State University cost?
In-state tuition is $4,242 and out-of-state tuition is $21,875 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,978.
What is the Appalachian State University acceptance rate?
90% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Appalachian State University?
Admitted students typically score 1120–1280 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Appalachian State University Football coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.





