Arkansas State Red Wolves at South Alabama Jaguars
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Bentley has 4 TD passes, S. Alabama beats Arkansas St. 31-13
Bentley connected with Jalen Tolbert twice in the first quarter to cap long scoring drives. Bentley added a touchdown pass each to Terrion Avery and Brandon Crum, and South Alabama (5-3, 2/3 Sun Belt Conference) lead 28-0 with 6:21 remaining in the second quarter.
Bentley was 29-of-39 passing for 251 yards. Tolbert made eight catches for 94 yards. Avery added 113 yards rushing on 22 carries.
Alan Lamar scored on a 100-yard kickoff return for Arkansas State (1-7, 0-4) following Crum's TD catch. Blake Grupe made field goals from 32 and 43 yards in the second half.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:48 | Jalen Tolbert 13 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Diego Guajardo Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 5:47 | Jalen Tolbert 30 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Diego Guajardo Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:10 | Terrion Avery 2 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Diego Guajardo Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:21 | Brandon Crum 14 Yd pass from Jake Bentley (Diego Guajardo Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:06 | Alan Lamar 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Blake Grupe Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 10:05 | Blake Grupe 32 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 6:22 | Blake Grupe 43 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 4:06 | Diego Guajardo 39 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 ARST |
 USA |
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|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 3-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 224 | Total Yards | 421 |
| 186 | Passing | 248 |
| 19/37 | Comp/Att | 29/39 |
| 5.0 | Yards per pass | 6.4 |
| 38 | Rushing | 173 |
| 26 | Rushing Attempts | 35 |
| 1.5 | Yards per rush | 4.9 |
| 6-45 | Penalties | 5-50 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 24:19 | Possession | 35:41 |
Game Information
Location: Mobile, AL
Attendance: 15,043 · Capacity:
Sun Belt - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 12-2 | 8-0 |
| Old Dominion | 10-3 | 6-2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 6-7 | 5-3 |
| Georgia Southern | 7-6 | 4-4 |
| Marshall | 5-7 | 3-5 |
| App State | 5-8 | 2-6 |
| Georgia State | 1-11 | 0-8 |
Sun Belt - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 8-6 | 6-2 |
| Southern Miss | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Louisiana | 6-7 | 5-3 |
| Arkansas State | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Texas State | 7-6 | 3-5 |
| South Alabama | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| UL Monroe | 3-9 | 1-7 |
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