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[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

#ArkansasState overcame a difficult shooting night and a late Toledo rally Monday night as Tameron Ferguson scored 20 points to lead the Red Wolves to a dramatic 71-70 victory over the Rockets in the season opener at First National Bank Arena.

The victory gave Arkansas State (1-0) a win in the fourth annual MAC-SBC Challenge and marked the Red Wolves’ first victory over Toledo in five all-time meetings. https://t.co/AncEGvfZro - #RedWolfNation #WolvesUp #AStateMB

[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

Arkansas State head coach Ryan Pannone, Tameron Ferguson, and Jordan Pyke speak about a 71-70 win over Toledo in the MAC-SBC Challenge Monday night inside of First National Bank Arena. https://t.co/g2ZBA6UPD7 - #RedWolfNation #WolvesUp #AStateMB

[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

#ArkansasState quarterback @TreyOwensQB was named the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Monday following his four-touchdown performance in the Red Wolves’ 38-32 homecoming victory over Georgia State.

Owens, a third-year quarterback from Houston, Texas, completed 21 of 32 passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns Saturday while adding 36 rushing yards and two touchdowns on eight carries.

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[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

#ArkansasState continued its winning ways Saturday night, holding off a late Georgia State rally for a 38-32 homecoming victory at Centennial Bank Stadium.

The Red Wolves generated 469 yards of offense, forced two turnovers and built a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before surviving a late push from the Panthers.

Quarterback Trey Owens accounted for four touchdowns, while Jalen Bonelli and Nana Burris each surpassed 100 receiving yards.

Here is Red Wolf Report’s 3-2-1 breakdown of Arkansas State’s victory.

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[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

Trey Owens passed for 309 yards and accounted for four touchdowns as #ArkansasState held off a late Georgia State rally for a 38-32 victory Saturday night in a Sun Belt Conference homecoming matchup.

The Red Wolves built a 38-21 lead early in the fourth quarter before the Panthers scored 11 unanswered points to make it a one-possession game.

Georgia State had one final opportunity to complete the comeback, but Arkansas State’s defense came up with an interception in the closing seconds to secure the victory. https://t.co/UfIolboJGj - #RedWolfNation #WolvesUp #AStateFB

[Sun Belt @SunBelt]

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗘.

@AStateWB guard @crislyn2023 is the 2026 #SunBeltWBB Preseason Player of the Year after driving the Red Wolves offense to 76.4 points per game thanks to her league-best 169 assists. ☀️ 🏀

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[Braden “Brady” Clark @BradenTClark]

I have a feeling a great reset is coming to college sports, particularly at the G6 level.

With the introduction of revenue sharing, we're beginning to see which programs are serious about investing in football and which ones simply cannot keep up financially.

The average football budget among the top 25 G6 programs is approximately $20.7 million. While that isn't necessarily a hard cutoff, I think it gives us an idea of what the financial expectations could look like moving forward.

My prediction is that programs unable or unwilling to keep pace will eventually face a difficult decision: move down to the FCS level voluntarily or risk being left without a conference home as realignment continues.

I genuinely believe there's a scenario where conferences like the MAC and CUSA cease to exist because too many of their members can no longer afford to compete at the FBS level.

We're approaching a point where simply wanting to play FBS football won't be enough. Schools will have to prove they can financially support it.

And I think that reality is going to reshape college football dramatically over the next decade.

These are the teams that I believe are safe:

[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

@CoachButchJones does not have to search very hard to find the biggest concern #ArkansasState carries into Saturday night’s Sun Belt Conference opener at Louisiana.

It showed up repeatedly on film from last week’s win over Kennesaw State.

Tackling. https://t.co/LzV1cRD2J4 - #RedWolfNation #WolvesUp #AStateFB

[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

@TreyOwensQB did not need to throw for 400 yards or account for five touchdowns for #ArkansasState coach Butch Jones to come away impressed with his quarterback Saturday night.

Instead, Owens did something Jones believes could be even more important to the Red Wolves’ long-term success.

He managed the game. https://t.co/CqaGAsWsZQ - #RedWolfNation #WolvesUp #AStateFB

[Isayah Mulusa, OL. @IsayahMulusa]

Grateful for my amazing @AStateFB visit! Thank you for the hospitality, encouragement and time with the staff. I enjoyed learning about the program and look forward to building relationships.

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[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

#ArkansasState head coach Butch Jones says Red Wolves must build on Kennesaw State win as Sun Belt play begins https://t.co/IyYbZM5CvJ - #RedWolfNation #WolvesUp #AStateFB

[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

#ArkansasState needed a response Saturday night.

The Red Wolves delivered one.

Arkansas State erased a seven-point second-half deficit and scored the game’s final 10 points, while its defense came up with a late stop to secure a 17-14 victory over Kennesaw State at Centennial Bank Stadium. https://t.co/QxfOzUSnD5 - #RedWolfNation #WolvesUp #AStateFB

[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

#ArkansasState coach Butch Jones has spent the early portion of the season waiting to see how his football team would respond when a game came down to a handful of critical moments.

He received his answer Saturday night.

The Red Wolves overcame a seven-point second-half deficit, scored the game’s final 10 points and then ran out the clock with three first downs to secure a 17-14 victory over Kennesaw State at Centennial Bank Stadium. https://t.co/x6wTIqB2m3 - #RedWolfNation #WolvesUp #AStateFB

[Blake Anderson @CHbanderson]

We lost a great dude this past wk. During my 7 yrs in Jonesboro & all the time since I’ve truly appreciated JC’s friendship. How he did his job so fairly & honestly in spite of others opinions was always so refreshing to watch. Prayers to all hurting in the wake of his passing 💔

[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

#ArkansasState DB @fivehamiltonn may not be the loudest voice on Arkansas State’s defense.

His production is beginning to speak for him.

The Kennesaw State transfer has quickly developed into an important piece of the Red Wolves’ defense, and his performance Saturday night at TCU provided the latest example. Hamilton recorded a career-high 12 tackles, including 11 solo stops, and added a tackle for loss in Arkansas State’s 31-7 defeat.

But Arkansas State @CoachButchJones believes Hamilton’s value goes beyond what appears on a stat sheet. https://t.co/BipgyR35ET - #RedWolfNation #WolvesUp #AStateFB

[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

#ArkansasState linebacker Robert Stevens III has been named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the Red Wolves’ 52-7 victory over West Georgia.

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[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

#ArkansasState coach Butch Jones liked the way his team responded when things did not go according to plan against West Georgia.

He also knows the Red Wolves will need considerably more Saturday when they step up in competition against TCU. https://t.co/0B9BKW5xw7 - #RedWolfNation #WolvesUp #AStateFB

[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

#ArkansasState needed a little time to get going Saturday night.

Once the Red Wolves did, West Georgia had no answer.

Arkansas State turned a relatively close game into a rout with a dominant second half, forcing a string of turnovers and piling up 256 rushing yards on the way to a 52-7 victory at Centennial Bank Stadium.

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[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

#ArkansasState’s @CoachButchJones discusses a 52-7 victory over West Georgia.

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[Luke Matheson @LukeMatheson]

QB1 @TreyOwensQB leading his guys onto the field. @AStateFB - #RedWolfNation #WolvesUp #AStateFB