Arkansas State gets game-winning TD with 32 seconds left
Layne Hatcher connected with Kirk Merritt for a 21-yard, go-ahead touchdown with 32 seconds left and Arkansas State beat Coastal Carolina 28-27 on Saturday despite turning it over five times.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
27
Arkansas State Red Wolves
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCU | 3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 27 |
| ARST | 7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
Centennial Bank Stadium · 18,927 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Old Dominion Monarchs | L 8-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Georgia State Panthers | W 31-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/16/26 | vs App State Mountaineers | L 32-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | W 27-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Georgia Southern Eagles | L 24-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:32 27-28
Kirk Merritt 21 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 2:31 27-21
Jacqez Hairston 9 Yd Run (Bryce Carpenter Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 5:59 19-21
CJ Marable 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:06 13-21
Omar Bayless 7 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 8:43 13-14
Caleb Bonner 66 Yd Interception Return (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 3:59 13-7
Jai Williams 31 Yd pass from Fred Payton (Massimo Biscardi Kick)
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Field Goal 9:07 6-7
Massimo Biscardi 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:21 3-7
Massimo Biscardi 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:07 0-7
Kirk Merritt 7 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe Kick)
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ARST
1 play, -2 yards, 0:15 · End of Game
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CCU 0:15
4 plays, 9 yards, 0:17 · Downs
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ARST 0:32
11 plays, 76 yards, 1:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:32 27-28
Kirk Merritt 21 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe Kick)
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CCU 2:31
6 plays, 29 yards, 3:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:31 27-21
Jacqez Hairston 9 Yd Run (Bryce Carpenter Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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ARST 5:49
0 plays, 1 yard, 0:10 · Fumble
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CCU 5:49
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:59 19-21
CJ Marable 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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ARST 8:45
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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CCU 8:54
9 plays, 34 yards, 5:41 · Punt
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ARST 14:35
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:20 · Downs
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CCU 0:55
1 play, -5 yards, 0:07 · Interception
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ARST 1:06
8 plays, 60 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:06 13-21
Omar Bayless 7 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe Kick)
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CCU 3:56
7 plays, 18 yards, 4:40 · Downs
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CCU 8:43
7 plays, 31 yards, 3:20 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:43 13-14
Caleb Bonner 66 Yd Interception Return (Blake Grupe Kick)
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ARST 12:03
7 plays, 6 yards, 2:53 · Interception
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CCU
4 plays, 40 yards, 0:52 · End of Half
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ARST 0:52
1 play, 30 yards, 0:11 · Fumble
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CCU 1:03
7 plays, 20 yards, 1:23 · Downs
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ARST 2:26
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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CCU 3:59
8 plays, 90 yards, 3:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:59 13-7
Jai Williams 31 Yd pass from Fred Payton (Massimo Biscardi Kick)
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ARST 7:36
5 plays, 24 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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CCU 9:07
7 plays, 10 yards, 2:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:07 6-7
Massimo Biscardi 45 Yd Field Goal
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ARST 11:44
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Fumble
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CCU 11:51
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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ARST 13:00
7 plays, 44 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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CCU 1:21
9 plays, 57 yards, 2:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:21 3-7
Massimo Biscardi 25 Yd Field Goal
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ARST 4:07
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:07 0-7
Kirk Merritt 7 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe Kick)
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CCU 4:52
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:30 · Fumble
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ARST 5:22
4 plays, 39 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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CCU 7:11
13 plays, 57 yards, 7:49 · Downs
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
CCU
ARST
23
1st Downs
15
5-19
3rd down efficiency
6-12
5-9
4th down efficiency
0-1
412
Total Yards
368
179
Passing
297
17/32
Comp/Att
24/35
5.6
Yards per pass
8.5
233
Rushing
71
58
Rushing Attempts
22
4.0
Yards per rush
3.2
7-50
Penalties
14-108
3
Turnovers
5
1
Fumbles lost
3
2
Interceptions thrown
2
41:13
Possession
18:47
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