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Corey Rucker racked up 166 yards receiving and a score, Jaylen Raynor threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns, and Arkansas State took down Missouri State 34-28 in the inaugural Xbox Bowl on Thursday night. 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. - Arkansas State/AP College Football

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WR Corey Rucker, Arkansas State
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11/19/25 - Clune Van Andel, Jr/2027, Arkansas State, 6-0, 215 (DS#10 K) + More +

WEEK 10 SUN BELT SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Clune Van Andel, Arkansas State (Jr., K - Grand Rapids, Mich.),...Red Wolves junior kicker Clune Van Andel repeated as the Sun Belt Football Special Teams Player of the Week after scoring 11 points in Arkansas State's 23-10 win over Troy. The Grand Rapids, Mich., native converted a career-long 53-yard field goal to go along with makes of 30 and 31 yards. Van Andel was also 2-for-2 on point-after attempts, extending his consecutive extra point streak to 56-staight. His career-long 53-yard field goal was his third kick of 50-or-more yards on the season. - Sun Belt Football

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K Clune Van Andel, Arkansas State
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11/19/25 - DeMarcus Hendricks, rSr/2026, Arkansas State, 6-1, 246 (DS#108 DE) + More +

WEEK 10 SUN BELT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Demarcus Hendricks, Arkansas State (RS Sr., DL - San Antonio, Texas),...Red Wolves redshirt senior defensive lineman Demarcus Hendricks tied career highs with seven tackles and two sacks in a 23-10 victory over Troy. The San Antonio, Texas, product also added his first pass breakup of the season and was credited with a quarterback hurry. Hendricks' two sacks led an Arkansas State defensive unit that totaled nine on the night-tied for the most by an FBS team this season. The Red Wolves limited Troy to 187 total yards, the fewest conceded by Arkansas State to a Sun Belt opponent since 2006 (FIU, 186). - Sun Belt Football

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DE DeMarcus Hendricks, Arkansas State
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11/19/25 - Clune Van Andel, Jr/2027, Arkansas State, 6-0, 215 (DS#10 K) + More +

WEEK 9 SUN BELT SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Clune Van Andel, Arkansas State (Jr., K - Grand Rapids, Mich.),...Red Wolves junior kicker Clun Van Andel was the difference in Arkansas State's 34-24 win over Georgia Southern. The Grand Rapids, Mich., native accumulated 10 points-on two field goals and four extra points. Van Andel was a perfect 2-for-2 on field goal attempts, converting from 24 and 27 yards out, and 4-for-4 on point-after tries. This was Van Andel's 10th career game and fourth of the 2025 season with multiple field goals made, as he ran his career total to 33 field goals. - Sun Belt Football

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K Clune Van Andel, Arkansas State
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09/10/24 - Courtney Jackson, rSr/2025, Arkansas State, 5-10, 183 (DS#124 WR) + More +

WEEK 2 SUN BELT SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Courtney Jackson, Arkansas State, (RS Sr., RS - Monroeville, Pa.),...Red Wolves redshirt senior wide receiver and return specialist Courtney Jackson helped spark an Arkansas State second-half comeback with a 77-yard punt return touchdown. The return helped the Red Wolves erase 17-7 halftime deficit in an eventual 28-24 win over Tulsa. The Monroeville, Pa., native also caught three passes for 20 yards on offense. Jackson's punt return touchdown—his second over his last four games played dating back to 2023— was the longest for an Arkansas State player since Kevin Jones' 89-yard effort against Memphis in 2007. - Sun Belt Football

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WR Courtney Jackson, Arkansas State
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09/03/24 - Clune Van Andel, Jr/2027, Arkansas State, 6-0, 215 (DS#10 K) + More +

WEEK 1 SUN BELT SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Clune Van Andel, Arkansas State, (So., K - Grand Rapids, Mich.),...After being used as a kickoff specialist as a freshman in 2023, Red Wolves sophomore kicker Clune Van Andel converted on the first six kicking attempts of his collegiate career to register 10 points in Arkansas State's 34-31 season-opening win over in-state foe Central Arkansas. The Grand Rapids, Mich., native converted on a pair of first-quarter field goal attempts from 44 and 23 yards out and was a perfect 4-of-4 on extra-point tries on the day. His 10 points scored trailed only the 12-point total from redshirt senior running back Zak Wallace for the Red Wolves. - Sun Belt football

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K Clune Van Andel, Arkansas State
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08/31/24 - Corey Rucker, rSr/2026, Arkansas State, 6-0, 213 (DS#90 WR) + More +

Corey Rucker caught a Jaylen Raynor pass in the corner of the end zone with three seconds remaining to give Arkansas State a 34-31 victory over FCS-member Central Arkansas on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams. A video replay confirmed Rucker had one foot inbounds and controlled the ball to the ground. Rucker finished with nine catches for 179 yards.

Raynor was 24 of 47 for 317 yards with one touchdown and one interception, and he carried it 15 times for 49 yards and another score. It was a wild fourth quarter that started with Raynor giving Arkansas State a 27-10 lead on a 5-yard sneak. But ShunDerrick Powell scored two plays later on an 89-yard run for the first of 21 straight points for Central Arkansas. The Bears forced a fumble with under two minutes to play and capitalized four plays later on Darius Hale's 4-yard touchdown run with 55 seconds left. Arkansas State faced a fourth-and-4 at its own 36 before Raynor connected on a 52-yard pass to Rucker with 25 seconds left. Raynor found Ja'Quez Cross on his next two completions for 25 yards to get to the 7-yard line before the game-winner. - AP College Football

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WR Corey Rucker, Arkansas State
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11/26/23 - Jaylen Bonelli, Jr/2027, Arkansas State, 5-10, 177 (DS#999 WR) + More +

2023 NEC OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: WR Jaylen Bonelli, Wagner, Fr,...Bonelli compiled the fourth-most receiving yards on the circuit in his first season at Wagner. After the speedy 5-foot-10 wideout combined for four catches in Wagner's first three games, he went on to make three-or-more receptions in seven of the Seahawks' final eight contests. He was Wagner's most targeted receiver and he ranked in the loop's top-five with 40 catches, 627 yards and 57.0 receiving yards per game. A native of Cooper City, FL, Bonelli did most of his damage once the slate turned to conference play. All four of his touchdowns came during that seven-game stretch, including a two-score performance in a 28-17 win over Stonehill on Oct. 28.

In NEC games, Bonelli was second in receptions (30), second in touchdowns, third in receiving yards (448) and third in receiving yards per game (64.0). Midway through the season, he became the first Wagner rookie since Joe Kinard 2004 to rack up 100-plus receiving yards in a game with a 104-yard performance against Saint Francis U (Oct. 12). One week later, he accomplished the feat once again and bested that performance by racking up 128 yards against Central Connecticut on Oct. 21. Bonelli's standout play helped lead the Seahawks to their winningest season since 2018. - Northeast Conference Football

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WR Jaylen Bonelli, Arkansas State
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02/14/23 - Malik Hornsby, rSr/2025, Arkansas State, 6-2, 189 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Texas State football will hold its 2023 Spring Game on Saturday, April 22 as the Bobcats announced their full 2023 spring practice schedule. Starting on Thursday, March 23, Texas State will hold 15 practices over five weeks at Bobcat Stadium. The first week features practice on a Thursday-Saturday schedule followed by three consecutive weeks of Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday. The final week of practice will go Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The start time for the 2023 Spring Game will be announced in the coming weeks.

The 2023 spring practices are the first under new head coach GJ Kinne and his coaching staff. Kinne was named the 21st head coach in program history on Dec. 2 after leading UIW to have the nation's No. 1 scoring offense in 2022 and reach the FCS Playoffs semifinals for the first time in program history. The Bobcats return 78 players from last year's roster and feature 25 transfers already enrolled at Texas State for spring practice. - Texas State Football

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WR Malik Hornsby, Arkansas State
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01/20/23 - J.T. Shrout, rSr/2024, Arkansas State, 6-3, 215 (DS#60 QB) + More +

Colorado quarterback JT Shrout will put his name into the NCAA transfer portal, announcing his decision Tuesday night. Shrout, a junior, started seven games last season for the Buffs (1-11, 1-8 Pac-12), completing 90-of-203 passes for 1,220 yards, seven touchdowns and eight interceptions. "I would like to thank you for all your love and support this last year," he wrote to CU fans on social media. "You stuck with this team through it all and I'm truly grateful for my time here playing in front of you." After starting two games early in the year, Shrout was a backup for three games until freshman Owen McCown was injured.

Shrout came off the bench to lead CU to its only win - 20-13 in overtime against California - on Oct. 15. He threw the game-winning touchdown to Montana Lemonious-Craig in overtime. Shrout then started the next five games before missing the finale with an injury. With new head coach Deion Sanders coming to CU and his son, Shedeur, slated to start at quarterback, it is likely Shrout will seek an opportunity to compete for a starting job elsewhere. - Daily Camera

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QB J.T. Shrout, Arkansas State
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01/18/23 - Jalen Cunningham, rSr/2024, Arkansas State, 6-4, 332 (DS#74 OG) + More +

Arkansas State continues to add depth in the trenches in the transfer portal. A-State Nation was first to report Ole Miss offensive lineman Jalen Cunningham committed to A-State. A move Cunningham has seemed to confirm by changing his Twitter bio to "Arkansas State Offensive." Cunningham, a senior, has appeared in 46 games over the past four seasons for the Rebels. He primarily played on special teams, playing 231 snaps on field goals or extra points in his career. He's played 267 total snaps on offense, shifting between left guard and right guard. He played in all 13 games in 2022, appearing on offense in 3 games. - Kait8.com

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OG Jalen Cunningham, Arkansas State
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01/11/23 - Malik Hornsby, rSr/2025, Arkansas State, 6-2, 189 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Former Arkansas quarterback Malik Hornsby announced his transfer destination on Monday. Hornsby has committed to Texas State, according to a post to his Twitter account. He stated plans to transfer from the Razorbacks on Nov. 28 and officially entered the transfer portal on Dec. 5. Hornsby completed 13 of 27 passes for 268 yards for Arkansas in 2022. He threw for 234 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions in the Razorbacks' loss at Mississippi State on Oct. 8, then finished 4 of 9 through the air for 24 yards in a home start against LSU in November.

The redshirt sophomore rushed 31 times for 172 yards, as well, including 114 yards against the Bulldogs on 8 carries. According to 247 Sports, Hornsby was the No. 5 dual-threat quarterback in the country in his recruiting class. He initially signed with Arkansas over scholarship offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia and other programs. - Northwest Arkansas Times

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WR Malik Hornsby, Arkansas State
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12/22/22 - Zak Wallace, rSr/2025, Arkansas State, 5-11, 219 (DS#103 RB) + More +

2022 ALL-OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM: RB - Zak Wallace, UT Martin,...Wallace earn his second straight All-American selection from Hero Sports after finding himself on the Freshman All-American team last season. The running back is a two-time All-OVC honoree after ranking as one of the nation's best running backs. He tallied 169 carries for 1,012 yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. The Bentonville, Ark. native ranked amongst the nation's leaders in rushing touchdowns (16, fifth), total touchdowns (16, eighth), scoring (8.7 ppg, 16th), rush yards per carry (5.9, 23rd) and rushing yards (1,011, 23rd).

His personal accomplishments include becoming just the eighth individual in program history to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards on the season while tallying five games with at 100 yards on the ground. His best game came against Lindenwood when he had 204 yards on 11 carries while scoring a pair of touchdowns. He scored multiple touchdowns in five contest - including a four-touchdown performance against Houston Christian. - Tennessee-Martin Football

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RB Zak Wallace, Arkansas State
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12/20/22 - Jordan Mahoney, Sr/2025, Arkansas State, 5-11, 180 (DS#148 CB) + More +

2022 PHIL STEEL ALL-INDEPENDENT CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM: CB Jordan Mahoney, Massachusetts,...Mahoney had a knack of making big plays on the defensive side of the ball all season. He totaled a team-best three interceptions, added six pass breakups, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 42 tackles (28 solo). He returned an interception 94 yards for a touchdown against Stony Brook and added a scoop-and-score for two defensive touchdowns on the season. His three fumble recoveries rank third in the FBS. He is one of five FBS players with a pick six and a scoop-and-score this season. - Massachusetts Football

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CB Jordan Mahoney, Arkansas State
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12/19/22 - Kivon Bennett, rSr/2023, Arkansas State, 6-1, 247 (DS#58 OLB) + More +

2022 ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE FOOTBALL THIRD TEAM: DL - Kivon Bennett, Arkansas State (RS Sr., DL - Fort Lauderdale, Fla.),...Finding a place on the third team was senior defensive end Kivon Bennett. He ranked sixth in the Sun Belt in fumbles forced and 13th in sacks with 5.5. He led all A-State defensive linemen in tackles with 50 and was first on the team in tackles for loss (9.5) and sacks (5.5). He posted at least five tackles in six games, including a season-high eight versus both Southern Miss and Troy. He recorded a career-tying 2.0 sacks versus Troy and at least a half-tackle for loss in all but two games. - Arkansas State Football

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OLB Kivon Bennett, Arkansas State
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