Missouri State Bears at Arkansas State Red Wolves
· Xbox Bowl
Rucker surpasses 4,000 yards receiving as Arkansas State defeats Missouri State 34-28 in Xbox Bowl
Rucker ends his collegiate career with 4,111 yards, ranked 21st in FBS. He is Arkansas State's career leader in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
The Red Wolves (7-6), appearing in their third straight bowl game, took control in the first half. They scored on four straight drives to open the game, as Raynor connected with Jaylen Bonelli on a 7-yard touchdown grab to open the scoring.
Rucker reeled in a 71-yard receiving score to cap off a four-play, 95-yard drive late in the first quarter. Missouri State struck back on a 39-yard reception by Dash Luke to cut the lead to 14-7.
Chauncy Cobb had a 4-yard grab to send the Red Wolves into halftime up 24-7.
The Bears (7-6) climbed back thanks to touchdowns from Ramone Green Jr., Luke, and Jmariyae Robinson in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to finish the comeback.
Luke led with 169 yards receiving on seven catches, and Jacob Clark threw for 349 yards and four scores.
The Red Wolves won their second straight bowl game for the first time since 2013-14. Arkansas State is 6-7 in bowl games since returning to the FBS level in 1992.
How To Watch
How can I watch Missouri State Bears vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves?
- TV Channel: Bears at Red Wolves 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:59 | Jaylen Bonelli 7 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:51 | Corey Rucker 71 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 0:17 | Dash Luke 39 Yd pass from Jacob Clark (Yousef Obeid Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 12:40 | Clune Van Andel 54 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:14 | Chauncy Cobb 4 Yd pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:22 | Devin Spencer 25 Yd Run (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 14:52 | Ramone Green Jr. 15 Yd pass from Jacob Clark (Jacob Clark Pass to Jeron Askren for Two-Point Conversion) |
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FG | 4th Period 12:44 | Clune Van Andel 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 5:26 | Dash Luke 47 Yd pass from Jacob Clark (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:54 | Jmariyae Robinson 16 Yd pass from Jacob Clark (Yousef Obeid Kick) |
Statistics
 MOST |
 ARST |
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|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1st Downs | 16 |
| 8-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-11 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 396 | Total Yards | 359 |
| 349 | Passing | 288 |
| 25/35 | Comp/Att | 17/31 |
| 10.0 | Yards per pass | 9.3 |
| 47 | Rushing | 71 |
| 37 | Rushing Attempts | 25 |
| 1.3 | Yards per rush | 2.8 |
| 14-115 | Penalties | 10-110 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 39:07 | Possession | 20:53 |
Game Information
Location: Frisco, TX
Attendance: 7,782 · Capacity:
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