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NEW ORLEANS — Appalachian State has found its next head football coach.

The school’s board of trustees met Thursday morning to approve a contract for Eli Drinkwitz, a hire that was first reported by the Winston-Salem Journal. The 35-year-old coach has spent the past three seasons as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at N.C. State.(tncms-asset)25369ec2-fefa-11e8-bfc6-00163ec2aa770 —(/tncms-asset)

The App State athletics department announced the move right after the meeting, making Drinkwitz the 21st football coach in Mountaineers history. He is taking over for Scott Satterfield, who was hired by Louisville after six seasons at App State that featured three bowl wins and three conference championships.

“My family and I are excited to embrace and build upon the proud tradition of Appalachian State football,” Drinkwitz said in a statement issued by the university. “I am thankful to the Board of Trustees, Chancellor (Sheri) Everts, Doug Gillin (App State’s athletics director) and the entire App Nation for the opportunity to be the head coach at this great university.

“This is a special time for App Nation, and we will work tirelessly to uphold the championship tradition,” Drinkwitz said.