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Camellia Bowl, Ohio vs Appalachian State, 31-29: Full highlights, final score and more

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 19, 2015; Montgomery, AL, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers quarterback Taylor Lamb (11) scores as he is grabbed by Ohio Bobcats safety Toran Davis (24) )in the 2015 Camellia Bowl at Cramton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Montgomery, AL, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers quarterback Taylor Lamb (11) scores as he is grabbed by Ohio Bobcats safety Toran Davis (24) )in the 2015 Camellia Bowl at Cramton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Saturday’s Camellia Bowl between Ohio and Appalachian State was better than advertised.

31. 2391. 29. 2373. Final

Many people were expecting a close game throughout for the 2015 Camellia Bowl, but the Ohio Bobcats surprised, coming out red-hot and never really letting up for the most part.

Although the Bobcats were playing without starting quarterback Derrius Vick for the third straight game, JD Sprague really stepped in and played well through the first half. His numbers weren’t eye-popping, by any means, but the Bobcats really benefited from his consistent play. He had two big turnovers in the second half, though.

It was clear that Appalachian State’s run defense was going to stall the Bobcats and, therefore, Sprague would have to put up some stellar numbers, but it was the Bobcats’ opportunistic defense that did the job. Ohio scored on two defensive touchdowns — one on an interception return by Quentin Poling in the first half and another on a fumble return by Jovon Johnson in the second half.

The game seemed to be going nowhere but the Bobcats’ way until the fourth quarter when the Mountaineers bursted ahead to a 28-24 lead. A safety and field goal gave Ohio the lead back with just under two minutes left in the game.

A last-second field goal was the deciding factor for Appalachian State and the Mountaineers ended up with a 31-29 victory.

Three Stars

Appalachian State’s Marcus Cox had a solid day on the ground, rushing the ball 23 times for 165 yards and a touchdown. He proved to be the top performer in the Camellia Bowl.

Jovon Johnson had the play of the game on defense for the Bobcats, stripping the ball from an Appalachian State receiver and taking it 45 yards to the house.

Jalin Moore also had a nice day running the ball, finishing with 91 yards on just 13 carries as the Mountaineers finished with 303 total rushing yards.

Full Highlights

"Ohio’s Papi White Everybody. #TruckStickhttps://t.co/66TF0eOmnF— #MACtion (@MACSports) December 19, 2015"

Betting Odds

Appalachian State was favored by seven points and the over/under was set at 55. Appalachian State didn’t cover, but the over was achieved.

2016 Openers

Appalachian State finishes the season  and will open the 2016 campaign with a road game against Tennessee. A win there could give this team some nice national exposure.

Ohio opens the 2016 college football season with a home game against Texas State.

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