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Peoples runs wild, App State wins big in inaugural Myrtle Beach Bowl

Published by NCSN at December 22, 2020
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Cameron Peoples made himself at home in Brooks Stadium on Monday.

The sophomore ran for 317 yards and five rushing touchdowns as Appalachian State defeated North Texas, 56-28, in the inaugural Myrtle Beach Bowl.

Peoples’ rushing total set a new NCAA Bowl record and he became the seventh player in NCAA history to rush for five TDs in a bowl game.

The Mountaineers (9-3) had 500 rushing yards as a team on the way to winning their sixth bowl game in as many appearances.

The App State defense came up big as well. Four players recorded double-digit tackles, led by senior Kaiden Smith, who had a team-high 13.

North Texas fell to 4-6 on the year.

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