Appalachian State vs. Liberty Football Game Canceled Due to Hurricane Helene
Severe flooding and damage in Boone, North Carolina, lead to state of emergency and event cancellations.
- Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida, causing extensive damage across multiple states.
- Appalachian State's home game against Liberty, scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
- Heavy rains from the storm caused significant flooding in Boone, North Carolina, prompting a state of emergency.
- App State also canceled a home field hockey game and several Fall Family Weekend events, including its 125th anniversary celebration.
- Liberty, currently 4-0, is seeking to add a 12th game to its schedule to maintain its College Football Playoff bid hopes.