Central Arkansas Bears 21–40 Arkansas State Red Wolves: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2021

Quick answer

Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated Central Arkansas Bears 40–21 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Central Arkansas Bears 21, Arkansas State Red Wolves 40.

Game summary

Arkansas State Red Wolves rolled past Central Arkansas Bears 40–21 in Week 1 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Layne Hatcher (2032) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +1.28 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Alan Lamar — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Tyler Hudson — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Arkansas Bears	6	0	6	6	21
Arkansas State Red Wolves	3	3	12	18	40

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

CARKCentral Arkansas Bears

+3OPP 33

ARSTArkansas State Red Wolves

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARST
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-3
Blake Grupe 38 Yd Field Goal
CARK
Q1TD
CRChristian Richmond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-3
Christian Richmond 66 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Hayden Ray Kick)
ARST
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-6
Blake Grupe 42 Yd Field Goal
CARK
Q3TD
LWLujuan Winningham
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Lujuan Winningham 7 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Hayden Ray Kick)
ARST
Q3TD
CRCorey Rucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Corey Rucker 34 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe Kick)
ARST
Q3TD
ALAlan Lamar
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Alan Lamar 2 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
ARST
Q4TD
THTe'Vailance Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Te'Vailance Hunt 5 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe Kick)
CARK
Q4TD
LWLujuan Winningham
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Lujuan Winningham 14 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Hayden Ray Kick)
ARST
Q4TD
CRCorey Rucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Corey Rucker 33 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe Kick)
ARST
Q4TD
CRCorey Rucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Corey Rucker 8 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe PAT failed)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Layne Hatcher (2032) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +1.28 EPA/play +15.39 EPA
James Blackman (2032) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -1.73 EPA
Breylin Smith (2110) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -3.12 EPA

Rushing

Alan Lamar (2032) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.23 EPA
Darius Hale (2110) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA
Marcel Murray (2032) — 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Receiving

Tyler Hudson (2110) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
Corey Rucker (2032) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.07 EPA
Lujuan Winningham (2110) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Layne Hatcher	2032	12	100.0%	4	+1.28	+15.39
James Blackman	2032	28	57.1%	0	-0.06	-1.73
Breylin Smith	2110	40	57.5%	3	-0.08	-3.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CARK	ARST
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	2032	3	-1.54	Ended
Q1	2110	4	-2.26	Punt
Q1	2032	3	-1.84	Punt
Q1	2110	2	-0.46	Punt
Q1	2032	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2110	1	+4.57	Pass TD
Q1	2032	8	-2.33	Missed FG
Q1	2110	3	-3.04	Punt
Q1	2032	8	-1.75	Ended
Q2	2110	1	-0.12	Ended
Q2	2032	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2110	2	-0.33	Ended
Q2	2032	6	+0.54	Ended
Q2	2110	3	-2.41	Punt
Q2	2032	3	-1.94	Punt
Q2	2110	5	-1.20	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Central Arkansas Bears · Breylin Smith pass complete to Tyler Hudson for 43 yds to the ArkSt 8 for a 1ST down (+5.42 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Johnnie Lang Jr. run for 5 yds to the CArk 34 Johnnie Lang Jr. fumbled, forced by TEAM, recovered by CArk Deandre Lamont (-4.86 EPA)
Q1 · Central Arkansas Bears · Christian Richmond 66 Yd pass from Breylin Smith (Hayden Ray Kick) (+4.57 EPA)
Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · Breylin Smith pass intercepted James Blackman return for 23 yds to the CArk 33 (-4.46 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Blake Grupe 47 yd FG MISSED (-3.91 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · James Blackman pass complete to Te'Vailance Hunt for 49 yds to the CArk 26 for a 1ST down (+3.78 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Alan Lamar run for a loss of 1 yard to the CArk 30 (-3.67 EPA)
Q2 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Layne Hatcher pass complete to Te'Vailance Hunt for 19 yds to the ArkSt 48 for a 1ST down (+3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

Arkansas State Red Wolves controlled the final (40–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Layne Hatcher (2032) — yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: CARK at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Central Arkansas Bears vs Arkansas State Red Wolves?

Central Arkansas Bears 21, Arkansas State Red Wolves 40 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Central Arkansas Bears vs Arkansas State Red Wolves?

Arkansas State Red Wolves won with a final score of 21–40.

Where can I find the Central Arkansas Bears vs Arkansas State Red Wolves box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309598.

Who led Central Arkansas Bears vs Arkansas State Red Wolves in passing?

Layne Hatcher (2032) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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