Colton Phares recovers fumble with 55 seconds left to secure App State's 26-24 victory over Marshall

BOONE, N.C. -- , Jaquari Lewis rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns, and Colton Phares forced and recovered a fumble with 55 seconds left in the fourth quarter to secure Appalachian State's 26-24 victory over Marshall on Saturday. App State trailed 21-9 midway through the second quarter before JJ Kohl led an eight-play, 75-yard drive that ended in his 19-yard connection with David Larkins . The Mountaineers started the second half with another 75-yard drive that Lewis capped with a 5-yard touchdown run. Marshall had a first-and-goal opportunity at the 10 late in the third quarter before settling for a 25-yard field goal to go ahead 24-23. The Thundering Herd's fourth-quarter drives ended in a missed field goal, a punt and back-to-back fumbles.