Final
• Jonesboro, AR
Arkansas State ran wild on the Redhawks in the season opener, rolling to a commanding 18-point home victory at Centennial Bank Stadium.
Matchup
Recap
Arkansas State exploded for 21 second-quarter points to power past Southeast Missouri State 42-24 in their season opener at Centennial Bank Stadium. Quarterback Jaylen Raynor dazzled with three touchdown passes to three different receivers, while the Red Wolves' ground game contributed three rushing touchdowns, including Devin Spencer's explosive 43-yard run. Southeast Missouri State tried mounting a late comeback with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes from Jax Leatherwood, but the Redhawks couldn't overcome Arkansas State's commanding 42-10 lead.
Key Players
JA'QUEZ CROSS
RB
•
Arkansas State Red Wolves
•
SR
1 Rushing Touchdowns
1 Receiving Touchdowns
5 Receptions
JAYLEN RAYNOR
QB
•
Arkansas State Red Wolves
•
JR
345 Passing Yards
3 Passing Touchdowns
202.8 Passer Rating
COREY RUCKER
WR
•
Arkansas State Red Wolves
•
SR
59 Receiving Yards
50 Receiving Long
1 Receiving Touchdowns
BRANDON EPTON JR.
RB
•
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
•
SR
61 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdowns
4.4 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
DONNIE CHEERS
WR
•
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
•
JR
96 Receiving Yards
60 Receiving Long
1 Receiving Touchdowns
JAX LEATHERWOOD
QB
•
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
•
JR
272 Passing Yards
2 Passing Touchdowns
60 Passing Long
