Appalachian State Fans Throw Snowballs at James Madison Players Before Rivalry Game

The pre-game incident added tension to the matchup, which Appalachian State won 34-20, ending James Madison's conference title hopes.

Appalachian State fans pelted James Madison players with snowballs as they entered the field before Saturday's game in Boone, North Carolina.
The snowball incident occurred during the teams' annual rivalry matchup, with tensions already high due to past competitive history.
Appalachian State secured a 34-20 victory, marking their second consecutive win over James Madison in as many years.
This loss eliminated James Madison from contention for the Sun Belt East Division title and a spot in the conference championship game.
The rivalry has grown more contentious since Appalachian State ended James Madison's undefeated season last year in a dramatic overtime game.