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SEPT 12 WEEK 2 STARS: Jonathan Adams Jr., Arkansas State, caught a career-high three TD passes, including the winner with 38 seconds remaining, and the Red Wolves beat Kansas State 35-31 for their first win over a Power 5 opponent in a dozen years. - AP College Football

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WR Jonathan Adams Jr., Arkansas State
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09/13/20 - James Blackman, rSr/2023, Arkansas State, 6-5, 189 (DS#36 QB) + More +

The redshirt junior quarterback impressed coaches during preseason camp, earning his second season-opening start. Early on against Georgia Tech, it appeared he was going to reward coaches for picking him. Blackman led the Seminoles on scoring drives of 51 and 62 yards as the team jumped out to an early 10-0 lead. But after the first 15 minutes, FSU's struggled to move the ball. Blackman started the game 7-of-9 passing for 76 yards, Blackman completed just 44% of his passes (16 of 36) for 122 yards and an interception. "Throughout the course of the game there were a handful of opportunities that James was seeing the right things but...something forced him to hesitate a few times and missed an opportunity," Norvell said of his quarterback. "He has to work through and get his eyes in the right place, but all in all, it was across the board. I don't the consistency showed up at any position. "We had quite a few mistakes that showed up in critical situations." - Orlando Sentinel

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QB James Blackman, Arkansas State
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09/12/20 - Jonathan Adams Jr., Sr/2021, Arkansas State, 6-2, 210 (DS#33 WR) + More +

Jonathan Adams Jr. caught three touchdown passes, including the game-winner with 38 seconds remaining, and Arkansas State defeated Kansas State 35-31 on Saturday. Layne Hatcher threw a 17-yard pass to Adams for the winning score after the Wildcats (0-1) had taken a 31-28 lead on a Blake Lynch 35-yard field goal with 2:30 remaining. Arkansas State (1-1) faked a punt that led to a pass interference call, keeping a drive alive and leading to a 5-yard TD pass to Adams from Logan Bonner for a 28-21 lead with just under 12 minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Kansas State responded with Harry Trotter's 5-yard touchdown run before Lynch's go-ahead field goal. Kansas State scored on its first possession on a 17-yard catch by Phillip Brooks following a blocked punt. The Wildcats scored on consecutive drives in the second quarter to take a 21-7 lead. Adams got the Red Wolves' first TD on a 2-yard pass from Bonner. Wide receiver Jeff Foreman threw a 48-yard scoring pass to Roshauud Paul midway through the second quarter and the Red Wolves trailed 21-14 at halftime. Arkansas State held the Wildcats to 91 yards rushing. - Arkansas State/AP College Football

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WR Jonathan Adams Jr., Arkansas State
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09/12/20 - Joe Ozougwu, rSr/2022, Arkansas State, 6-2, 236 (DS#71 OLB) + More +

North Texas defensive end Joe Ozougwu entered the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday. The senior did not play in the Mean Green's season-opening 57-31 win over Houston Baptist. UNT coach Seth Littrell said during his weekly coaches radio show Tuesday night that Ozougwu has opted out of the season. Several players across the country have opted out due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and elected to transfer. Ozougwu was listed as Larry Nixon III's backup at rush end heading into the season. The former Alief Taylor standout posted 42 tackles, five tackles for loss and three sacks in 2019, when he started nine games. - Denton Record

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OLB Joe Ozougwu, Arkansas State
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08/28/20 - Jacob Still, rSr/2022, Arkansas State, 6-1, 291 (DS#999 C) + More +

2020 PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): OL - Jacob Still, Arkansas State,...Still was Third Team All-Sun Belt Conference selection in 2019...Rimington Award Watch List...Missed two games due to injury, but started other 11 contests and now has 36 career starts to his credit...Paved the way for over 300 yards total offense in 10 of 11 games played and over 400 in eight, including a season-high 558 against Troy...With Still and the offensive line providing protection, Arkansas State's passing yards per game (312.1) was the second highest in the Sun Belt and ranked 10th in the nation, while its red zone offense ranked third in the league. - Arkansas State Football

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C Jacob Still, Arkansas State
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08/28/20 - Forrest Merrill, rSr/2021, Arkansas State, 6-0, 322 (DS#29 DT) + More +

2020 PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): DL - Forrest Merrill, Arkansas State,...Merrill started the first five games of 2019 before suffering a season-ending injury during A-State's road contest at Troy...Despite having his season cut short by injury, still finished with 21 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and 1 pass break-up. - Arkansas State Football

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DT Forrest Merrill, Arkansas State
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08/27/20 - Jonathan Adams Jr., Sr/2021, Arkansas State, 6-2, 210 (DS#33 WR) + More +

2020 PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): WR - Jonathan Adams, Arkansas State,...Adams was Third Team All-Sun Belt Conference selection in 2019...Started every game, posting career-best numbers for receptions (62), receiving yards (851) and receiving touchdowns (5)...Receptions and receiving yards totals both ranked as the ninth most in school history for a single season...Ended the season ranked fourth in the Sun Belt Conference in receiving yards per game (65.5) and sixth in receptions average (4.8)...851 receiving yards were the 69th most in the nation, while his 4.8 receptions per game ranked tied for 69th. - Arkansas State Football

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WR Jonathan Adams Jr., Arkansas State
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08/23/20 - Forrest Merrill, rSr/2021, Arkansas State, 6-0, 322 (DS#29 DT) + More +

2021 SENIOR BOWL WATCH LIST: Forrest Merrill, Arkansas State,...2020 Phil Steele's and Athlon Sports Preseason Second Team All-Sun Belt Conference...Started the first five games of the year before suffering a season-ending injury during A-State's road contest at Troy...Despite having his season cut short by injury, still finished with 21 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and 1 pass break-up. - Arkansas State Football

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DT Forrest Merrill, Arkansas State
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08/06/20 - Jordan Rhodes, rSr/2023, Arkansas State, 6-4, 323 (DS#59 OT) + More +

There will be more changes. As long as the coronavirus remains a threat, there will be constant pivoting and adjusting. But as South Carolina heads into the next phase of preseason football practice, the Gamecocks appear to be in a good place. "We've told our guys since the spring, the mature responsible teams are going to be the successful teams. I'm really proud of how our guys have handled it," South Carolina coach Will Muschamp said Wednesday. "We're encouraging them to lead a very boring life right now. Nothing wrong with that. Boring is good." Offensive linemen Mark Fox and Jordan Rhodes have opted to sit out the 2020 season, Muschamp said. They will remain on scholarship but aren't with the team right now. - The Post and Courier

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OT Jordan Rhodes, Arkansas State
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08/05/20 - Seth Cottengim, rSr/2021, Arkansas State, 5-11, 230 (DS#14 LS) + More +

2020 PRESEASON PATRICK MANNELLY LONG SNAPPER AWARD WATCHLIST: Seth Cottengim, Arkansas State,...Phil Steele's First Team All-Sun Belt Conference in 2019...Played in all 13 games...Handled all deep snapper duties on special teams...With Cottengim setting up A-State's punting and field goal opportunities, punter Cody Grace and kicker Blake Grupe were both named First Team All-Sun Belt Conference...The Red Wolves didn't give up any punt blocks and allowed only one kick block. - Arkansas State Football

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LS Seth Cottengim, Arkansas State
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07/21/20 - Khmari Thompson, rSr/2025, Arkansas State, 6-1, 207 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Illinois recruited Khmari Thompson out of Central Gwinnett (Ga.) High School in the Class of 2018. The Lawrenceville, Ga., native fit one of the athletic molds Illini coach Lovie Smith covets. Speed. The two-sport standout ultimately committed to Missouri. Ran track and played wide receiver for Barry Odom. Thompson entered the transfer portal earlier this month, and the second time was the charm for Smith and Illinois with a Monday commitment from the speedy wideout. "New journey. New family. New number. New opportunities," Thompson tweeted late Monday morning when announcing his commitment. "I'm ready for it all can't wait to wear that orange and blue." Thompson played in just three games in 2018 as a true freshman preserving his redshirt season. He did not compile any statistics. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound wide receiver didn't appear in the 2019 season for the Tigers. - News Gazette Tribune

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WR Khmari Thompson, Arkansas State
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07/18/20 - Forrest Merrill, rSr/2021, Arkansas State, 6-0, 322 (DS#29 DT) + More +

Arkansas State University's home opener Sept. 12 against Howard University was canceled Thursday after the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference announced its suspension of all fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic. Howard is a Football Championship Series football school. The Red Wolves are now down to 10 games for the 2020 season. The Big Ten announced July 9 it would play conference games only, cancelling ASU's match-up with Michigan and possibly the $1.8 million payout ASU was expecting.

According to Arkansas State's game contract with Howard, the Red Wolves were expected to pay Howard $350,000 for the contest. ASU may not be subject to paying that amount as the contract states that "no damages shall be owed should an unforeseen event occur outside the control of either party." The contract says that includes an "epidemic" or "order or ruling of any...athletic conference." - Northwest Arkansas Times

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DT Forrest Merrill, Arkansas State
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07/17/20 - Jonathan Adams Jr., Sr/2021, Arkansas State, 6-2, 210 (DS#33 WR) + More +

2020 PRESEASON BILETNIKOFF AWARD WATCH LIST: Jonathan Adams Jr., Arkansas State,...Adams completed his junior campaign in 2019 with career-best numbers that ranked among the top-10 best in school history. He put together a breakout season that included 62 receptions for 851 yards, both ranking ninth all-time at A-State for a single season. Adams also concluded the year with five touchdown receptions.

The Jonesboro, Ark., native ended last season ranked fourth in the Sun Belt Conference in receiving yards per game (65.5) and sixth in receptions average (4.8). His performance earned him Third Team All-Sun Belt recognition a year ago, and he has been named 2020 preseason all-conference by publications such as Athlon Sports, College Football News and Phil Steele's. Adams will enter his senior season with 87 career receptions for 1,195 yards and nine touchdowns. - Arkansas State Football

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WR Jonathan Adams Jr., Arkansas State
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07/17/20 - Marcel Murray, rSr/2024, Arkansas State, 5-10, 206 (DS#999 RB) + More +

2020 PRESEASON DOAK WALKER AWARD WATCH LIST: Marcel Murray (Jr.), Arkansas State,...Murray found a place on the award's watch list for the second consecutive season and becomes the fifth all-time A-State running back to earn the recognition in at least two different years. Also finding a place on the prestigious watch list during multiple seasons were A-State standouts Warren Wand (2016-18), Michael Gordon (2014-15), Reggie Arnold (2007-09) and Jonathan Adams (2000-01). David Oku was also a preseason candidate in 2013. The Red Wolves have now had a player tabbed to the Doak Walker Award Watch List eight consecutive seasons dating back to 2013.

Murray, already named Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference by multiple publications such as Athlon Sports (3rd Team) and Phil Steele's (4th Team), completed his sophomore season in 2019 with 170 rushing attempts for 820 yards (4.8 avg.) and six touchdowns. He earned Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt honors after leading the team in rushing and ranking ninth in the league in yards per game (74.5 avg.). The Hiram, Ga., native was also named Third Team All-Sun Belt in 2018, the same season he was recognized as the conference's Freshman of the Year. His true-freshman season saw him run for 860 yards and eight touchdowns. - Arkansas State Football

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RB Marcel Murray, Arkansas State
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04/22/20 - Omar Bayless, rSr/2020, Arkansas State, 6-1, 212 (DS#33 WR) + More +

There is NFL hope for a few former Arkansas State University players this year, but whether they are drafted is the question. Wide receivers Omar Bayless and Kirk Merritt are the Red Wolves' top prospects. Each played in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in January at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., and each caught a touchdown pass. Bayless went on to work out in the NFL Draft Combine in Indianapolis in February, the lone ASU player who was invited. Bayless -- who measured 6-1, 212 pounds, at the combine -- exploded onto the scene in 2019, tallying 1,653 receiving yards, which ranked second nationally; 17 receiving touchdowns, which was third nationally; and 93 receptions. He was named the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year. Questions remain about his speed -- he clocked a 4.62 in the 40-yard dash at the combine -- and route-running ability. - Northwest Arkansas Times

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WR Omar Bayless, Arkansas State
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