Arkansas State held off a furious fourth-quarter comeback by Missouri State to win 34-28 at the Ford Center at the Star. Quarterback Jaylen Raynor threw three touchdown passes, including a spectacular 71-yarder to Corey Rucker, as the Red Wolves raced to a commanding 31-7 lead early in the third quarter. Missouri State's Jacob Clark fired three fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Dash Luke and others, cutting the deficit to six points with under two minutes left, but Arkansas State's defense held firm to secure the victory.