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Rucker sets FBS freshman receiving record in A-State win

Dec. 05, 2020 07:09 PM EST
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Corey Rucker set the NCAA FBS record for a freshman with 310 yards receiving and caught four touchdown passes to help Arkansas State...

American Team wide receiver Juwan Green, left, of Albany, attempts a catch only to have it broken up by National Team cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, of Louisiana Tech, during the first half of the Collegiate Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Tiano leads National to 30-20 win in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

By Joe Reedy Jan. 18, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, right, meets LSU quarterback Joe Burrow on the field after a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

STAT WATCH: FBS record for TD passes among feats by Burrow

By Eric Olson Jan. 14, 2020 01:29 AM EST

Hatcher, Bayless propel Arkansas State to Camellia Bowl win

By John Zenor Dec. 21, 2019 09:49 PM EST
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Blake Anderson no longer had to hold the emotions in check once the season, and the bowl win, were wrapped up. The...

Florida Atlantic's James Charles, left, scores a touchdown against SMU's Tyeson Neals during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen’s finale

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 07:51 PM EST

FIU head coach Butch Davis, left, shakes hands with Miami head coach Manny Diaz after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Miami. FIU won 30-24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Arkansas State, FIU square off in Camellia Bowl matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 10:30 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

Florida International meets Arkansas State in Camellia Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 04:45 PM EST
Florida International (6-6, Conference USA) vs. Arkansas State (7-5, Sun Belt) , Dec. 21, 5:30 p.m. ET LOCATION: Montgomery, Alabama ...

Arkansas State wide receiver Jonathan Adams Jr (9) is tackled by Georgia Southern cornerback Monquavion Brinson (4) after making a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Ark. (Quentin Winstine/The Jonesboro Sun via AP)

Arkansas State tops Georgia Southern 38-33

Nov. 23, 2019 07:07 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Jaelen Gill (26) celebrates his touchdown reception during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)

STAT WATCH: TDs hard to come by lately for visitors to Utah

By Eric Olson Nov. 18, 2019 03:51 AM EST

Arkansas State gets game-winning TD with 32 seconds left

Nov. 16, 2019 06:51 PM EST
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Layne Hatcher connected with Kirk Merritt for a 21-yard, go-ahead touchdown with 32 seconds left and Arkansas State beat Coastal...

East Carolina receiver Tyler Snead (22) advances the ball after SMU safety Chace Cromartie, right, misses a tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)

STAT WATCH: BC's Dillon sets national high with 40 carries

By Eric Olson Nov. 11, 2019 03:15 AM EST

Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (20) runs back an interception in the first half of an NCAA college football game against UAB, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

STAT WATCH: Hubbard on pace for top rushing total since 2014

By Eric Olson Nov. 04, 2019 02:53 AM EST

Murray has 3 TDs, Arkansas State holds off Louisiana-Monroe

Nov. 02, 2019 07:48 PM EDT
MONROE, La. (AP) — Marcel Murray ran for 175 yard and three scores as Arkansas State scored twice in the fourth quarter to hold off Louisiana-Monroe 48-41 on...

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs for a touchdown during the second half of NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

STAT WATCH: Toledo's Koback among 7 players to run for 200

By Eric Olson Oct. 28, 2019 03:01 AM EDT

Arkansas State beats Texas State 38-14

Oct. 26, 2019 10:17 PM EDT
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Marcel Murray ran 22 times for 114 yards and two touchdowns to help Arkansas State beat Texas State 38-14 on Saturday night. ...

Arkansas State quarterback Layne Hatcher throws a pass during the first half against Louisiana-Lafayette during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Jonesboro, Ark. (Quentin Winstine/The Sun via AP)

UL-Lafayette beats Arkansas State 37-20

Oct. 17, 2019 11:17 PM EDT

List of AP midseason All-America Team

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2019 12:04 PM EDT
The Associated Press midseason All-America team presented by Regions Bank. FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback — Joe Burrow,...