South Alabama knocks off Appalachian State 47-21

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Bridge threw for a career-high 339 yards and three touchdowns, leading South Alabama to a 47-21 victory over Appalachian State on Saturday night.

Bridge, who sat out the final quarter, finished with 362 total yards, just three shy of the school record.

Shavarez Smith was his main target as Smith pulled in six passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns.

South Alabama (3-2, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference) amassed 582 total yards.

Bridge ran in from the 8 for the first score. He connected with Smith on a 67-yard strike in the second quarter to push the lead to 20-0 after Grant McLaurin connected on two field goals.

Taylor Lamb passed to Malachi Jones as the Mountainers (1-4, 0-2) scored with 3:06 remaining in the first half to close the gap to 20-7.

USA scored three touchdowns in the third quarter for a dominating 40-7 lead.