Blake Anderson
UCF hires Mohajir away from Arkansas State to be next AD

Feb. 09, 2021 02:13 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Central Florida on Tuesday hired Terry Mohajir away from Arkansas State to be its next athletic director. Mohajir was...

In this Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, photo, Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona fired Sumlin on Saturday, Dec. 12, a day after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State extended the Wildcats' losing streak to a record 12 games over two seasons.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Top 25 Takeaways: Miami humiliated; Texas sticks with Herman

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Arkansas State hiring former Tennessee coach Butch Jones

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2020 07:58 PM EST
Arkansas State hired former Tennessee coach Butch Jones as its new head coach Saturday. Jones has spent the last three seasons in an off...

Utah State players opt out of Colorado State game in protest

Dec. 11, 2020 08:12 PM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Utah State has canceled its football game against Colorado State amid concerns voiced about religious discrimination during the search for a...

AP Source: Arkansas State coach Anderson headed to Utah St

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2020 04:39 PM EST
Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson has resigned to take over at Utah State. Arkansas State announced Anderson’s departure to take a head...

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, and Kansas head coach Les Miles talk before an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas coach cleared of virus but skips West Virginia game

By Dave Skretta Oct. 16, 2020 01:02 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, and Kansas head coach Les Miles talk before an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas coach Les Miles tests positive for COVID-19

By Dave Skretta Oct. 08, 2020 04:06 PM EDT

Louisiana-Lafayette linebacker Tyler Guidry celebrates on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Louisiana-Lafayette won 31-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Big 12 feeling blue after 0-3 weekend against Sun Belt

By Dave Skretta Sep. 14, 2020 04:18 PM EDT

Kansas State tight end Briley Moore, right, catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Arkansas State beats Kansas State 35-31 in final minute

By Cody Friesen Sep. 12, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson passes to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Arkansas State plays at Kansas State on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
K-State to kick off season against Arkansas State

By Dave Skretta Sep. 10, 2020 02:52 PM EDT

Appalachian St., La.-Lafayette, back as Sun Belt favorites

Sep. 02, 2020 10:37 AM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Appalachian State and Louisiana-Lafayette have given the Sun Belt Conference a top-heavy look in recent seasons. The...

Arkansas State coach Anderson gets extension through 2023

May. 22, 2020 01:32 PM EDT
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson has received a restructured contract extension that runs through 2023. The...

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...

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

Arkansas State quarterback Logan Bonner (12) throw from the pocket in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Arkansas State QB Bonner out for season with hand injury

The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 06:35 PM EDT

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Helton's hot seat; Narduzzi's bad call

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 15, 2019 12:23 AM EDT

Georgia fans observe a moment of silence in horror of Wendy Anderson, wife of Arkansas State head coach Blake Anderson before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. Fans were encouraged to "pink out" the stadium for Wendy Anderson who died from breast cancer in August. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Remember Wendy: UGa fans don pink to honor Anderson's wife

By Paul Newberry Sep. 14, 2019 05:29 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) is chased by the Arkansas State defense as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

Arkansas State running back Ryan Graham (18) is brought down by Georgia defenders J.R. Reed (20) and Nakobe Dean (17) In the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 3 Georgia romps to another win, 55-0 over Arkansas State

By Paul Newberry Sep. 14, 2019 03:25 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) calls out before running a play in the second half of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Murray State in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Georgia won 63-17. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Georgia vs Arkansas State: A game with stark dose of reality

By Paul Newberry Sep. 13, 2019 10:05 AM EDT