Appalachian State and Charlotte will have new head football coaches when they meet next August in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium. Both schools introduced their new hires on Monday following coaching shakeups after disappointing losing seasons.

Appalachian State football is on the verge of hiring a new head coach who has helped spearhead one of college football's biggest surprises

App State, Charlotte and East Carolina have all hired new football coaches within the past month. Meanwhile, the most high-profile opening in the state — at UNC-Chapel Hill — remains open while rumors of Bill Belichick swirl.

Clark was 40-24 in five seasons with the Mountaineers, but his team dropped to 5-6 this year following a 29-20 loss to Georgia Southern.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Appalachian State football team is hiring Dowell Loggains as its next head coach, the university announced Saturday evening.

Clark's 2024 finished with a losing record and failed to make a bowl game following last weekend's loss to Georgia Southern.

Charlotte introduced their new head football coach on Monday to a packed crowd following a weeks-long search. Tim Albin laid out his vision for the the 49ers after being named the program’s fourth head coach.