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Tarleton State recovers fumbles on back-to-back kickoffs in the fourth to beat Central Arkansas

— Victor Gabalis threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns, Kayvon Britten rushed for 154 yards and a score and Tarleton State recovered fumbles on back-to-back kickoffs in the fourth quarter to help beat Central Arkansas 39-14 on Saturday.

Berry's 3 TD passes, help Southern Utah beat Central Arkansas 38-31

— Jackson Berry threw three touchdown passes, Targhee Lambson had 161 yards rushing and a touchdown on 28 carries and Southern Utah beat Central Arkansas 38-31 Saturday night.

Joshua Carter, Caeleb Schlachter spark Eastern Kentucky to 31-24 victory over Central Arkansas

— Joshua Carter scored on a 3-yard run late in the fourth quarter after Caeleb Schlachter returned the opening kickoff of the second half 73 yards for a touchdown and Eastern Kentucky defeated Central Arkansas 31-24 on Saturday.

Reggie Graff's 4 TDs spark Utah Tech to a 34-21 upset of FCS No. 9 Central Arkansas

— Reggie Graff threw two touchdown passes, ran for a third and pulled in a touchdown catch as Utah Tech picked up its first win of the season, knocking off Central Arkansas, the No. 9 team in FCS, 34-21 on Saturday.

Will McElvain throws 3 TD passes, Malachi Henry catches 2, and Central Arkansas tops North Alabama

— Will McElvain threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Malachi Henry, and Central Arkansas rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat North Alabama 24-19 on Saturday night.

Central Arkansas holds on to beat West Georgia 34-33

— ShunDerrick Powell ran for 140 yards on 19 carries and FCS No. 13-ranked Central Arkansas withstood West Georgi's furious rally and beat the Wolves 34-33 on Saturday.

Maverick McIvor, Nehemiah Martinez lead Abilene Christian over Central Arkansas 41-34

— Maverick McIvor passed for 350 yards and five touchdowns — three of them to Nehemiah Martinez — and Abilene Christian defeated Central Arkansas 41-34 on Saturday in a battle between ranked FCS teams from the United Athletic Conference.

Powell runs for 178 yards and 2 TDs to power Central Arkansas past Lamar, 34-14

— ShunDerrick Powell ran for 178 yards and two touchdowns as Central Arkansas, ranked No. 7 in the FCS coaches poll, cruised to a 34-14 win over Lamar in a non-conference game on Saturday night.

ShunDerrick Powell scores 3 TDs to power Central Arkansas past Austin Peay 45-17 in UAC opener

— Trejan Bridges returned an Austin Peay punt 59 yards for a touchdown, Darius Hale broke for a 51-yard touchdown run and ShunDerrick Powell scored a pair of fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns including a 63-yard dash to power Central Arkansas to a...

ShunDerrick Powell accounts for 3 TDs to lead Central Arkansas over Lindenwood 34-13

— ShunDerrick Powell ran for 126 yards and accounted for three touchdowns to lead Central Arkansas to a 34-13 victory over Lindenwood on Saturday night.

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Hail Mary for the win! Central Arkansas stuns EKU with last-second TD

Central Arkansas QB Will McElvain throws it deep on the final play and Jarrod Barnes reels it in after the ball is tipped for the winning touchdown.

Atlantic Sun, WAC teams pairing up to attempt move to FBS, sources say

Members of the Atlantic Sun and WAC have agreed to form the foundation of a 10-member football-only conference with plans to join the FBS, sources told ESPN.

Central Arkansas Bears vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 13

The Central Arkansas Bears (5-4, 3-2 ASUN-WAC) put their three-game win streak on the line November 13, 2021 at First Security Field at Estes Stadium against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (6-3, 2-2 ASUN-WAC), who have won three games in a row.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Central Arkansas Bears Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 30

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-4, 1-1 ASUN-WAC) and the Central Arkansas Bears (3-4, 2-2 ASUN-WAC) play on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium in a battle of ASUN-WAC foes.

Lamar Cardinals vs Central Arkansas Bears Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 23

The Lamar Cardinals (1-4, 0-2 ASUN-WAC) host the Central Arkansas Bears (2-4, 1-2 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Provost Umphrey Stadium and will try to break a three-game losing streak.

Central Arkansas Bears vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 16

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (4-2, 1-0 ASUN-WAC) will aim to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the Central Arkansas Bears (2-3, 1-1 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at First Security Field at Estes Stadium.

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Central Arkansas Bears Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 2

The Abilene Christian Wildcats (3-1, 0-0 ASUN-WAC) head into a matchup against the Central Arkansas Bears (1-3, 0-1 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium on a three-game winning streak.

Central Arkansas Bears vs Sam Houston State Bearkats Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for September 25

ASUN-WAC opponents match up when the Central Arkansas Bears (1-2, 0-0 ASUN-WAC) and the Sam Houston State Bearkats (2-0, 0-0 ASUN-WAC) square off on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at First Security Field at Estes Stadium.

Louisiana-Central Arkansas canceled over coronavirus issues among Ragin' Cajuns

No. 24 Louisiana's game against Central Arkansas scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to COVID-19 positive tests and contact tracing within the Ragin' Cajuns' program.

College football at the (kind of) midway point: Awards watch and unbelievable moments

Only in 2020 can we be celebrating the midway point before the Big Ten or Pac-12 has taken the field. But with seven weeks down and eight to go until conference title weekend, let's look back on the best of the year so far.

Central Arkansas and the making of a college football schedule unlike any other

After their conference postponed the fall season, the Bears put together a schedule that involves playing two teams twice and being the only opponent on North Dakota State's slate. Here's how they did it and what the players think of it.

Lance, NDSU rally to win 39-28 in their only fall appearance

Trey Lance threw for two touchdowns, ran for two more and three-time FCS defending champion North Dakota State rallied with a 21-point fourth quarter to beat Central Arkansas 39-28 on Saturday.

Hudson, Central Arkansas rally, beat Missouri St. 27-20

Tyler Hudson had a 7-yard touchdown reception and scored on a 57-yard punt return as Central Arkansas scored the last 21 points to beat Missouri State 27-20 on Saturday night.

Mac Jones vs. Bryce Young: Two emerging QB legends, another major Alabama decision

Is this Tua vs. Hurts 2.0? Maybe not yet, but the latest Crimson Tide QB competition is shaping up as another Bama-style war of attrition.

Arkansas State postpones football game vs. Central Arkansas

With limited players available at one position group, Arkansas State has postponed Saturday's football game against Central Arkansas to Oct. 10.

Brown breaks out for 30-yard UAB TD

Jermaine Brown Jr. cuts up the field for a 30-yard touchdown run to push UAB's lead to 45-21 over Central Arkansas.

UAB sets Conference USA record with 19th straight home win

Spencer Brown rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown and UAB beat Central Arkansas 45-35 on Thursday night to set a Conference USA record with its 19th straight home victory.

Central Arkansas tops Austin Peay 24-17 in first game

Lujuan Winningham caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Breylin Smith with 34 seconds left to lift Central Arkansas to a 24-17 victory over Austin Peay on Saturday night in college football's first game of the COVID-19 pandemic.

College football opener an appropriately weird start to a season unlike any other

In front of 2,000 people, the 2020 college football season kicked off with a touchdown on the first play, a turnover top hat and a punt that went for negative yardage. But it ended up as a real football game that came down to the last play.

Winningham hauls in late, heroic TD

Lujuan Winningham pulls in the touchdown with 34 seconds remaining as Central Arkansas takes the lead.

Crossley bursts out of backfield for Central Arkansas TD

Kierre Crossley follows his blockers and races 34 yards into the end zone to give Central Arkansas a 13-10 lead over Austin Peay.

Trey Lance to get showcase game with North Dakota State to play Oct. 3

Three-time defending FCS national champion North Dakota State and star QB Trey Lance will face Central Arkansas in a non-league game Oct. 3.

Southland Conference opts for spring college football slate

The Southland Conference has opted to play college football in the spring, but it did allow wiggle room for its members to play nonconference games this fall.

Robinson has 210 yards, 2 TDs in Illinois State's 24-14 win

James Robinson rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns and Illinois State knocked off eighth-seeded Central Arkansas 24-14 on Saturday in the second round of the FCS playoffs.

Central Arkansas earns share of Southland title, 52-35

Breylin Smith passed for 296 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions, and Central Arkansas earned a share of the Southland Conference title with a 52-35 win over Incarnate Word on Friday night.

C. Arkansas wins to keep pace in Southland Conference hunt

Breylin Smith threw a pair of touchdowns and Central Arkansas led for the duration in a 30-7 win over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday.

Kelley, SE Louisiana beat Cent. Arkansas 34-0

Cole Kelley passed for a touchdown and ran for four more and Southeastern Louisiana beat Central Arkansas 34-0 on Saturday to move into a four-way tie for first in the Southland Conference standings.

Smith sets career high, Central Ark. dominates Lamar 45-17

Breylin Smith threw for a career-best 434 yards and four touchdowns as Central Arkansas walked over Lamar 45-17 in Southland Conference action on Saturday.

Central Arkansas rallies by Sam Houston behind Smith's 4 TDs

Breylin Smith threw for 405 yards and four touchdowns, including a 15-yarder to Tyler Hudson with 3:57 remaining, and Central Arkansas held off Sam Houston State 29-25 on Saturday night.

Central Arkansas stops 2-point try, edges Northwestern State

Breylin Smith threw for three touchdowns, Lujuan Winningham caught nine passes for 168 yards, and Central Arkansas stopped a two-point conversion to defeat Northwestern State 31-30 on Saturday night.

Smith airs it out in C. Arkansas' 40-31 win over McNeese

Breylin Smith threw for 369 yards and three touchdowns and Central Arkansas beat McNeese 40-31 on Saturday.

Nicholls snaps 8-game skid against Central Arkansas, 34-14

Chase Fourcade and Julien Gums each accounted for a pair of touchdowns to help Nicholls cruise to a 34-14 victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday.

McDonald's 4 TD passes help Hawaii beat Central Arkansas

Cole McDonald was 25-of-32 passing for 300 yards and four touchdowns and Hawaii beat Central Arkansas 35-16 on Saturday night.

Blackman, Central Arkansas beat Abilene Christian 31-30

Carlos Blackman scored two touchdowns, including a 3-yard run to give Central Arkansas its first lead with 1:30 to play, and the Bears beat Abilene Christian 31-30 on Saturday night.

Central Arkansas rallies late again, beats Austin Peay 24-16

Breylin Smith nailed Lujuan Winningham on two scoring strikes in the fourth quarter as Central Arkansas rallied to beat Austin Peay 24-16 on Saturday afternoon.

Blackman helps C. Arkansas rally to 35-28 win over WKU

Carlos Blackman threw his only pass of the night, an 80-yard scoring strike to Lujuan Winningham, and followed it with a 1-yard rushing score as Central Arkansas rallied to score three fourth-quarter touchdowns to knock off Western Kentucky 35-28 in...