Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Arkansas State Red Wolves
· NCAA - Football
24 - 42
Raynor throws for 345 yards, 3 TDs and Arkansas State cruises to 42-24 victory over FCS-member SEMO
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
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TD | 1st Period 13:05 | Ja'Quez Cross 7 Yd Run (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 9:18 | Brandon Epton Jr. 8 Yd Run (Justin Keller Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:03 | Justin Keller 40 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:13 | Ja'Quez Cross 4 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:05 | Devin Spencer 43 Yd Run (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:35 | Kenyon Clay 2 Yd Run (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:28 | Corey Rucker 9 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 8:56 | Jaylen Bonelli 10 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:51 | Donnie Cheers 60 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Justin Keller Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:23 | Cam Pedro 31 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Justin Keller Kick) |
Statistics
 SEMO |
 ARST |
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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
Location: Jonesboro, AR
Attendance: 18,241 · Capacity:
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