Blackman powers Arkansas State to 58-3 win over Grambling
— James Blackman threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores to power Arkansas State to a 58-3 victory over FCS-member Grambling in a season opener on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Grambling Tigers
3
Arkansas State Red Wolves
58
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAM | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ARST | 16 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 58 |
Centennial Bank Stadium · 17,893 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 32-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Texas Southern Tigers | L 20-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 31-61 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Jackson State Tigers | W 45-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Alcorn State Braves | W 63-59 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:43 3-58
Mike Sharpe II 3 Yd Run (Aidan Ellison Kick)
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Touchdown 0:38 3-51
AJ Mayer 2 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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Touchdown 4:45 3-44
Johnnie Lang 2 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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Field Goal 5:20 3-37
Garrett Urban 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:13 0-37
James Blackman 2 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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Touchdown 7:48 0-30
James Blackman 9 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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Touchdown 13:23 0-23
Brian Snead 5 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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Safety 0:51 0-16
John Mincey Safety
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Touchdown 6:19 0-14
Seydou Traore 13 Yd pass from James Blackman (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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Touchdown 10:52 0-7
Champ Flemings 29 Yd pass from James Blackman (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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ARST
2 plays, 6 yards, 1:34 · End of Game
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GRAM 1:34
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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ARST 3:42
11 plays, 56 yards, 6:33 · Downs
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GRAM 10:15
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:21 · Punt
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ARST 11:43
9 plays, 49 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:43 3-58
Mike Sharpe II 3 Yd Run (Aidan Ellison Kick)
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GRAM 14:50
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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ARST 0:38
6 plays, 53 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:38 3-51
AJ Mayer 2 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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GRAM 3:50
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:51 · Interception
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ARST 4:45
2 plays, 51 yards, 0:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:45 3-44
Johnnie Lang 2 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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GRAM 5:20
13 plays, 63 yards, 4:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:20 3-37
Garrett Urban 30 Yd Field Goal
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ARST 10:13
9 plays, 64 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:13 0-37
James Blackman 2 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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GRAM 14:12
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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ARST
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:19 · End of Half
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GRAM 1:19
12 plays, 38 yards, 6:22 · Punt
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ARST 7:48
9 plays, 88 yards, 3:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:48 0-30
James Blackman 9 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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GRAM 11:37
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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ARST 13:23
5 plays, 48 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:23 0-23
Brian Snead 5 Yd Run (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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GRAM 0:51
1 play, 0 yards, 0:00 · Safety
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Safety 0:51 0-16
John Mincey Safety
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ARST 0:54
9 plays, 53 yards, 3:32 · Downs
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GRAM 4:34
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:40 · Punt
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Touchdown 6:19 0-14
Seydou Traore 13 Yd pass from James Blackman (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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ARST 6:23
5 plays, 50 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
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GRAM 8:21
5 plays, -5 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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Touchdown 10:52 0-7
Champ Flemings 29 Yd pass from James Blackman (Dominic Zvada Kick)
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ARST 13:12
9 plays, 70 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
GRAM
ARST
9
1st Downs
34
2-13
3rd down efficiency
6-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
3-5
102
Total Yards
572
52
Passing
233
4/18
Comp/Att
20/26
2.9
Yards per pass
9.0
50
Rushing
339
33
Rushing Attempts
54
1.5
Yards per rush
6.3
15-132
Penalties
7-80
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
24:06
Possession
35:54
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