App State stuns Troy on miracle last-second tipped Hail Mary pass

App State accomplished the miracle. Play Hail Mary to defeat Troy. Following its victory over Texas A&M the previous week and its hosting of ESPN's Collegiate GameDay.

And it appeared that Troy would shock the crowd by winning in Boone. Up until the Mountaineers pulled off a miracle in the last seconds.

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The Mountaineers unexpectedly defeated Troy 32-28 thanks to a tipped 53-yard pass from App State quarterback Chase Brice to Christian Horn on the game's last play.

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As far as he could, Brice launched the pass while stepping up in the pocket and moving to the left.

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The home fans erupted as Horn hauled it down on a tip at the 6-yard line and raced to the right pylon away from the tacklers.

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After the game-winning play, the crowd flooded the field to end a fantastic day of football for the home team and what should be an even better night.

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Some late game mismanagement by Troy helped set up the score. It took an intentional safety on 4th and 1 from its 11-yard line to make the game 28-26 with just 25 seconds left.

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Jon Sumrall, the head coach of Troy, then instructed a squib kick, which was returned 13 yards to the App State 47-yard line.

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Jon Sumrall, the head coach of Troy, then instructed a squib kick, which was returned 13 yards to the App State 47-yard line.

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