The rivalry began again on Saturday between Appalachian State University and James Madison University with an added twist.
The Dukes headed to snow-covered Boone, North Carolina, for their annual team competition.
The field was all empty for play, but there were still piles of white stuff in the stands, which fans took advantage of.
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Appalachian State University student Berkeley Kuhn slides down a snow-covered hill at Kidd Brewer Stadium before the James Madison game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Boone, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
As the Dukes entered the field through the tunnel, Mountaineers fans pelted the players with snowballs.
Some players didn't seem to mind at all, and some even seemed encouraged by the attack.
But Appalachian State fans may have had a better plan, as the Mountaineers won 34-20.
Joey Aguilar threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns, and Ahmani Marshall ran for 108 yards in the win.
James Madison's George Pettaway is tackled by Appalachian State's Jordan Favors on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone. (Alison Lee Eisley/Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
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Aguilar scored a 4-yard touchdown to Eli Wilson and a 64-yard touchdown to Makai Jackson to lead the Mountaineers (5-5, 3-4 Sun Belt) with 1:23 left in the half. That tied the score.
After forcing the Dukes to punt, App State came up with a blocked punt that Michael Hetzel returned 9 yards for a touchdown, giving the Mountaineers a permanent lead with 40 seconds left before intermission. .
The loss eliminates James Madison (8-3, 4-3) from a chance to represent the East in the conference championship game.
Appalachian State's Sean Collins recovers a fumble from James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (Alison Lee Eisley/Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
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It's been nearly a year since the game in which the Mountaineers ruined James Madison's perfect season, as the Dukes considered legal action after being ruled ineligible for a bowl game. .
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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