Central Arkansas Bears 31–34 Arkansas State Red Wolves: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated Central Arkansas Bears 34–31 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Central Arkansas Bears 31, Arkansas State Red Wolves 34.

Game summary

Arkansas State Red Wolves edged Central Arkansas Bears 34–31 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) — 29.0 pass yds, +2.82 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: ShunDerrick Powell — 176.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Corey Rucker — 9 rec, 179.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas (+0.195/play) vs Arkansas State (+0.020/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Arkansas Bears	0	0	9	18	31
Arkansas State Red Wolves	6	6	6	12	34

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 27

+3

+3OPP 25

ARSTArkansas State Red Wolves

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Arkansas State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 44 yards
Arkansas State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
0-6
Field goal good from 23 yards
Arkansas State
Q2TD
ZWZak Wallace
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Zak Wallace rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Central Arkansas
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 42 yards
Central Arkansas
Q3TD
SPShunDerrick Powell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
ShunDerrick Powell rushes 23 yards for a touchdown
Arkansas State
Q3TD
ZWZak Wallace
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Zak Wallace rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Arkansas State
Q4TD
JRJaylen Raynor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Jaylen Raynor rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Central Arkansas
Q4TD
SPShunDerrick Powell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
ShunDerrick Powell rushes 81 yards for a touchdown
Central Arkansas
Q4TD
TBTyion Berry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Will McElvain pass to Tyion Berry for a touchdown (23 yards)
Central Arkansas
Q4TD
DHDarius Hale
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Darius Hale rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Arkansas State
Q4TD
CRCorey Rucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Jaylen Raynor pass to Corey Rucker for a touchdown (7 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) — 29.0 yds · +2.82 EPA/play +2.82 EPA
Jaylen Raynor (Arkansas State) — 302.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -3.24 EPA
Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) — 148.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -3.61 EPA

Rushing

ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) — 176.0 yds · 2 TD +0.91 EPA
Zak Wallace (Arkansas State) — 41.0 yds · 2 TD +0.01 EPA
Ja'Quez Cross (Arkansas State) — 50.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Receiving

Corey Rucker (Arkansas State) — 9 rec · 179.0 yds +1.81 EPA
Courtney Jackson (Arkansas State) — 5 rec · 69.0 yds +1.58 EPA
ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) — 4 rec · 60.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
ShunDerrick Powell	Central Arkansas	1	100.0%	29	0	+2.82	+2.82
Jaylen Raynor	Arkansas State	50	48.0%	302	1	-0.07	-3.24
Will McElvain	Central Arkansas	29	51.7%	148	1	-0.12	-3.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Arkansas	Arkansas State
Plays	60	90
EPA / play	+0.195	+0.020
Total EPA	+11.68	+1.83
Success rate	43.3%	37.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.026	-0.065
Rush EPA / play	+0.416	+0.127
Yards	432	465

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Arkansas State	6	42	-0.27	Field goal
Q1	Central Arkansas	5	22	-1.04	Punt
Q1	Arkansas State	17	60	+1.86	Field goal
Q1	Central Arkansas	3	7	-1.72	Punt
Q2	Arkansas State	3	0	-3.41	Punt
Q2	Central Arkansas	3	4	-1.62	Punt
Q2	Arkansas State	4	16	-5.49	Interception
Q2	Central Arkansas	5	3	-2.87	Punt
Q2	Arkansas State	6	16	-1.51	Punt
Q2	Central Arkansas	6	34	-0.40	Punt
Q2	Arkansas State	9	75	+6.13	Rush TD
Q2	Central Arkansas	5	34	-1.24	Field goal
Q3	Arkansas State	3	5	-2.32	Punt
Q3	Central Arkansas	4	43	+4.02	Rush TD
Q3	Arkansas State	9	61	+4.69	Rush TD
Q3	Central Arkansas	8	47	+0.61	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · ShunDerrick Powell rushes 81 yards for a touchdown (+7.0 EPA)
Q3 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Jaylen Raynor pass to Corey Rucker for 58 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.9 EPA)
Q4 · Central Arkansas Bears · ShunDerrick Powell rushes for 23 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.69 EPA)
Q3 · Central Arkansas Bears · ShunDerrick Powell rushes 23 yards for a touchdown (+3.47 EPA)
Q2 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Jaylen Raynor pass intercepted (-3.35 EPA)
Q4 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Fumble (-3.35 EPA)
Q4 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Jaylen Raynor pass to Corey Rucker for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.09 EPA)
Q2 · Arkansas State Red Wolves · Jaylen Raynor pass to Courtney Jackson for 32 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

Arkansas State Red Wolves controlled the final (34–31) in Week 1.
Passing edge: ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) — 29.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Arkansas at 0.195 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 31, Arkansas State Red Wolves 34 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Central Arkansas Bears vs Arkansas State Red Wolves?

Arkansas State Red Wolves won with a final score of 31–34.

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=401632064.

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

ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas) led passers with 29.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Arkansas Bears at Arkansas State Red Wolves in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.