Central Arkansas Bears at UT Martin Skyhawks
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Donovyn Omolo's 3 TD passes power Central Arkansas in 36-24 win over UT Martin
Omolo, a sophomore who transferred from Central Missouri to join his hometown team, completed 20 of 27 passes for 243 yards and gained 118 yards rushing. Combined with a solid effort from the Central Arkansas defense, Omolo had more yards than UT Martin, 361-296.
Two of Omolo's touchdowns went to Arlie Lee, including a 51-yard hookup that made it 26-17 in the third quarter. Omolo threw one interception, a 56-yard pick-six by Trey Cotton.
With Central Arkansas leading 29-24 in the fourth, Jalen Washington's 27-yard touchdown run gave the Bears a two-score lead with 3 1/2 minutes remaining.
UT Martin quarterback Julian Calvez threw for 147 yards and was intercepted twice.
The Skyhawks, No. 23 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, lost their season opener for the third straight time.
UT Martin and Central Arkansas last met in 2014 and the Bears now hold a 10-5 lead in the series.
UT Martin: vs. Chicago State on Sept. 5.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:05 | Trey Cotton 55 Yd Interception Return (Brandon Sims Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 5:42 | Kealen Juniel 8 Yd pass from Donovyn Omolo (Caleb Jones Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 13:47 | Brandon Sims 25 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:53 | Que Tillman 3 Yd Run (Caleb Jones Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:56 | Tommy Ansley 7 Yd Run (Brandon Sims Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:27 | Arlie Lee 19 Yd pass from Donovyn Omolo (Caleb Jones PAT blocked) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:04 | Arlie Lee 51 Yd pass from Donovyn Omolo (Caleb Jones Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 12:52 | Caleb Jones 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 9:49 | Tommy Ansley 24 Yd Run (Brandon Sims Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:38 | Jalen Washington 27 Yd Run (Caleb Jones Kick) |
Statistics
 CARK |
 UTM |
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|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1st Downs | 16 |
| 10-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-11 |
| 2-3 | 4th down efficiency | 3-4 |
| 471 | Total Yards | 296 |
| 243 | Passing | 147 |
| 20/27 | Comp/Att | 13/24 |
| 9.0 | Yards per pass | 6.1 |
| 228 | Rushing | 149 |
| 45 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 5.1 | Yards per rush | 4.5 |
| 2-20 | Penalties | 2-16 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 30:18 | Possession | 29:42 |
Game Information
Location: Martin, TN
Attendance: 5,516 · Capacity:
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