Interview: App State Coach Dowell Loggains on a Unique CFB Job

Split Zone Duo: College Football Podcast · Apr 7, 2025 · 37m

Alex interviews Dowell Loggains, the recently hired Appalachian State head coach who was most recently at South Carolina after a long run as an NFL assistant and coordinator. After Alex and Richard talk a bit about App State’s last 20 years, Loggains joins (17:10) to discuss:

* Why he moved from the NFL to college football at a time when coaches are getting a lot of attention for doing the opposite

* Why he isn’t worried about spring games turning into roster poaching showcases for rival schools

* The concept of “fit” at a distinct school like App State

* Recruiting as a Group of 5 program in…