NCAAF

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Arkansas State Red Wolves

· NCAA - Football
Final
24 - 42

Raynor throws for 345 yards, 3 TDs and Arkansas State cruises to 42-24 victory over FCS-member SEMO

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves: Full Highlights

Raynor's 4-yard connection with Ja’Quez Cross gave Arkansas State the lead for good at 14-10. Raynor added a 9-yard score to Corey Rucker in the third quarter for a 35-10 lead and a 10-yarder to Jaylen Bonelli midway through the fourth.

Devin Spencer, Kenyon Clay and Ja’Quez Cross each had a rushing touchdown for Arkansas State, which won its fourth straight game in the series. Rucker, who holds the program record with 3,037 receiving yards coming in, added 59 yards receiving and a touchdown. Raynor entered needing 58 yards passing to move into sixth on Arkansas State's career passing yards list.

Jax Leatherwood completed 26-of-36 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns for SEMO. Brandon Epton Jr. rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown, and Donnie Cheers had 96 yards receiving and a score.

Arkansas State was playing an FCS member for the 15th consecutive season and 17th time over the last 18 years. The Red Wolves have won 21 of their last 22 games against FCS foes.

How To Watch

How can I watch Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves?
  • TV Channel: Redhawks at Red Wolves 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

ARST TD 1st Period 13:05 Ja'Quez Cross 7 Yd Run (Clune Van Andel Kick)
SEMO TD 1st Period 9:18 Brandon Epton Jr. 8 Yd Run (Justin Keller Kick)
SEMO FG 2nd Period 14:03 Justin Keller 40 Yd Field Goal
ARST TD 2nd Period 10:13 Ja'Quez Cross 4 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel Kick)
ARST TD 2nd Period 9:05 Devin Spencer 43 Yd Run (Clune Van Andel Kick)
ARST TD 2nd Period 0:35 Kenyon Clay 2 Yd Run (Clune Van Andel Kick)
ARST TD 3rd Period 12:28 Corey Rucker 9 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel Kick)
ARST TD 4th Period 8:56 Jaylen Bonelli 10 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel Kick)
SEMO TD 4th Period 7:51 Donnie Cheers 60 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Justin Keller Kick)
SEMO TD 4th Period 1:23 Cam Pedro 31 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Justin Keller Kick)

Statistics

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20 1st Downs 25
6-14 3rd down efficiency 5-11
2-3 4th down efficiency 1-2
364 Total Yards 492
272 Passing 345
26/36 Comp/Att 26/32
7.6 Yards per pass 10.8
92 Rushing 147
33 Rushing Attempts 36
2.8 Yards per rush 4.1
8-71 Penalties 7-70
1 Turnovers 1
1 Fumbles lost 1
0 Interceptions thrown 0
29:08 Possession 30:52

Game Information

Centennial Bank Stadium

Location: Jonesboro, AR
Attendance: 18,241 · Capacity:
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