BOONE - Seven linemen in seven official plays.

That's more of a puzzle than a riddle, as it pertains to Appalachian State's 45-38 win at Akron on Saturday.

During a first-quarter drive that lasted 13 plays and ended with a field goal, the Mountaineers had five offensive line combinations in a span of eight snaps - one didn't count - because of injuries, equipment issues and penalties.

"We want the five best guys in there," Appalachian coach Scott Satterfield said. "That's why we cross-train a lot of those guys."

Starting left tackle Victor Johnson had suffered a minor injury on the previous series, triggering a domino effect that began with right tackle Beau Nunn switching to left tackle. Right guard Colby Gossett slid over to right tackle, left guard Jamie Collmar moved to right guard and reserve lineman Tobias Edge-Campbell filled in at left guard.

When center Parker Collins missed the second play of the series because of an equipment problem, Edge-Campbell moved to center and Collmar returned to left guard as Chandler Greer entered the game at right guard.