Central Arkansas rallies by Sam Houston behind Smith's 4 TDs
Breylin Smith threw for 405 yards and four touchdowns, including a 15-yarder to Tyler Hudson with 3:57 remaining, and Central Arkansas held off Sam Houston State 29-25 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Sam Houston State Bearkats
25
Central Arkansas Bears
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 25 |
| CARK | 0 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
Estes Stadium · 9,363 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 14-47 | NCAAF |
| 10/27/26 | @ Missouri State Bears | L 3-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/21/26 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | L 24-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | L 3-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Liberty Flames | L 3-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:57 25-29
Tyler Hudson 15 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Hayden Ray Kick)
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Field Goal 5:13 25-22
Hunter Pinegar 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:36 22-22
Carlos Blackman 28 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Breylin Smith Pass to Carlos Blackman for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 4:17 22-14
Joe Hampton 53 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Hayden Ray Kick)
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Touchdown 6:00 22-7
Donovan Williams 2 Yd Run (Hunter Pinegar PAT failed)
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Touchdown 13:41 16-7
Joe Hampton 40 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Hayden Ray Kick)
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Touchdown 0:09 16-0
Brennon Tibbs 10 Yd pass from Ty Brock (Hunter Pinegar Kick)
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Safety 6:32 9-0
Team Safety
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Touchdown 8:35 7-0
Donovan Williams 10 Yd Run (Hunter Pinegar Kick)
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CARK
1 play, -1 yard, 0:24 · End of Game
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SHSU 0:24
14 plays, 57 yards, 3:33 · Fumble
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CARK 3:57
4 plays, 67 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:57 25-29
Tyler Hudson 15 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Hayden Ray Kick)
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SHSU 5:13
9 plays, 50 yards, 3:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:13 25-22
Hunter Pinegar 42 Yd Field Goal
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CARK 8:36
8 plays, 77 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:36 22-22
Carlos Blackman 28 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Breylin Smith Pass to Carlos Blackman for Two-Point Conversion)
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SHSU 10:13
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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CARK 11:16
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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SHSU 12:46
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:18 · Punt
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CARK 1:04
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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SHSU 1:55
6 plays, 4 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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CARK 4:17
4 plays, 80 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:17 22-14
Joe Hampton 53 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Hayden Ray Kick)
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SHSU 6:00
7 plays, 55 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:00 22-7
Donovan Williams 2 Yd Run (Hunter Pinegar PAT failed)
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CARK 9:14
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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SHSU 10:43
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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CARK 13:41
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:41 16-7
Joe Hampton 40 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Hayden Ray Kick)
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CARK
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · End of Half
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SHSU 0:09
9 plays, 99 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:09 16-0
Brennon Tibbs 10 Yd pass from Ty Brock (Hunter Pinegar Kick)
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CARK 2:17
9 plays, 55 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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SHSU 5:07
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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CARK 6:32
5 plays, -3 yards, 2:48 · Safety
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Safety 6:32 9-0
Team Safety
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SHSU 9:20
10 plays, 78 yards, 4:14 · Downs
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CARK 13:34
13 plays, 59 yards, 4:35 · Interception
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SHSU 3:09
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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CARK 4:39
8 plays, 46 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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SHSU 8:35
4 plays, 25 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:35 7-0
Donovan Williams 10 Yd Run (Hunter Pinegar Kick)
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CARK 10:27
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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SHSU 12:56
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:04 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
SHSU
CARK
21
1st Downs
24
9-19
3rd down efficiency
8-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
455
Total Yards
450
216
Passing
405
18/33
Comp/Att
24/43
6.5
Yards per pass
9.4
239
Rushing
45
48
Rushing Attempts
27
5.0
Yards per rush
1.7
9-74
Penalties
4-32
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
33:04
Possession
26:56
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