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Appalachian State's Taylor Lamb, others step up against Idaho

MOSCOW, Idaho — Taylor Lamb didn’t even realize what he’d accomplished. It’s hard to blame him. Appalachian State had just come back from a 20-point deficit to beat Idaho, 23-20. The win kept the Mountaineers perfect in Sun Belt Conference play. Lamb threw three touchdowns, all in the second half, and had 155 yards passing in the victory. He also tied the program’s career record for passing touchdowns at 74, a mark held by former App State great Armanti Edwards. “I didn’t know that happened,” Lamb said after a question about tying the mark. “That’s cool. It gives a good chance to break it at home next weekend (against Coastal Carolina). “But it’s all about the win today. Those guys made plays.” By “those guys,” he meant everybody on his team. Appalachian State (4-2, 3-0 Sun Belt Conference) stumbled out of the gate. The Mountaineers had 30 total offensive yards in the first quarter and only 74 at halftime. After receiving the ball to start the second half, App State’s first series started and ended with an interception. That pick set up a turning point, where both the Mountaineers’ offense and defense began securing the game. The defense held Idaho to a field goal on a short field, then the Mountaineers grabbed their first points. Lamb whipped the ball out left to senior wide receiver Ike Lewis, who wiggled around defenders for a 38-yard score. That pattern repeated. App State’s defense caused a three-and-out. The Mountaineers offense followed with a 14-play, 53-yard