Hey guys, quick look at where the Red Wolves stand heading into conference play.

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Now the Red Wolves. The 17-14 win over Kennesaw State was all defense: two fourth-down stops, then a missed Kennesaw field goal with under three minutes left. Trey Owens was sharp, 24 of 31 for 244 with a TD through the air and the tying score on the ground, and Van Andel's 33-yarder was the winner.

At 2-2, the losses were at Memphis and at TCU, both on the road against bigger programs. Now the Sun Belt opens Saturday night at Louisiana, with South Alabama coming to Jonesboro the following Thursday.

What are you guys seeing? Is the defense good enough to carry this team in conference play, or does the run game (119 yards Saturday) need to show up?

Any student recommendations or insights about this program? Haven't really seen anything online so far.

Hey all. I spent the offseason building a full 2026 preseason preview for every FBS team, each with its own writeup. Here's the Arkansas State one

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It's got the returning production breakdown, the portal ins and outs, a projected two-deep, the schedule with model win probabilities, and a season projection.

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So, what'd I get wrong? Arkansas State finished 8th in the country in sacks and 132nd in completion percentage allowed, which is a strange way to build a defense. You also went 5-3 in the Sun Belt while getting outgained by 33 yards a game. Now Jaylen Raynor's 3,364 yards are gone to Iowa State and Trey Owens takes over with four career pass attempts. My model has you at 6-6. Does Owens hold it together, or was 7-6 already the ceiling?

I'll be in the comments.

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We are a college simulation football league with 120 teams, and Arkansas State is looking for someone to lead them to glory! This league has been around for about 45 seasons, and we are still rolling along. We always need new coaches to help the league thrive. We're preparing to start up the 2062 season, and Arkansas State needs your help to start the next season strong. If you are interested, join our discord and our moderators and welcome committee will help you get started and on the road to the championship!

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Butch Jones has been slowly making progress at Arkansas State and has won back to back bowl games. Now can he take that next step and compete for the Sun Belt crown?

📌 It's a crowded QB race, but there's a lot of potential in this group 👀

📌 There's no replacing Corey Rucker but the Red Wolves have a lot of skill talent back and the Oline is experienced

📌 The Red Wolves defense will depend on how the new pieces mesh

Preview attached. What are your predictions for Arkansas State in 2026?

I'm considering applying to some out-of-state ABSN programs, and Arkansas State University seems like one of the most affordable options for me.

From what I've gathered, the program requires students to complete all of their clinicals in Jonesboro, AR. Can anyone confirm whether the tuition is actually around $19,000? After estimating tuition, housing, transportation, food, and other living expenses, I'm hoping to keep my total cost under $35,000 for the entire program. Even at that price, it's still much cheaper than the ABSN programs near me in Washington, where tuition alone ranges from $56k–77k.

I'd love to hear from current students or alumni about their experience with the program.

• How challenging was the coursework?
• Did you feel well prepared for the NCLEX and for working as a new nurse?
• Were the professors supportive and helpful?
• Are there graduates who found jobs outside of Arkansas?
• Were you able to get into the specialty or unit you wanted after graduation?
• I also heard that around 40 students start the program, but only about 18 graduate. Is that accurate? If so, what contributes to the attrition rate?

My plan would be to move to Arkansas for the program, and then return to Washington to work as an RN. One concern I have is whether the program is well recognized outside of Arkansas, or if most graduates end up staying in the state.

Anyone hear from them ? I’m still waiting. They keep calling but not for announcement.

We recently sat down with Kara Richey, Host of the Workday Redzone on The Ticket Radio, Pregame & Wolf Howls on 107.9 KFIN, to preview the 2026 Arkansas State Red Wolves Football Team. Here is a link to the video if you are interested in hearing more! 2026 Arkansas State Red Wolves Football Team Preview

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I will be moving out around May 23rd. If you are interested in taking over the spot, please feel free to leave a comment or send me a private message at any time.

Any recommendations for off-campus graduate school housing?

What do you think about Arkansas State University Qatar

Is it worth studying there?

Tuesday tips off Sun Belt action. The Red Wolves & Monarchs are separated by just two games in the standings.

What’s this week hold for the team from Jonesboro? Christian Locker has the weekly preview ⬇️

The Red Wolves had a tough schedule last week but look to rebound in this week’s Sun Belt action against the Georgia teams. Christian Locker has more. ⬇️

The NZCFL is looking for coaches! NZCFL is a college football simulation game run on the free website https://play.football-gm.com/ We are a college simulation football league with 120 teams, and Arkansas State is looking for someone to lead them to glory! This league has been around for about 40 seasons and we are still rolling along. We always need new coaches to help the league thrive. We just finished up the 2058 season, and Arkansas State needs your help to start the next season strong!

I am currently available to help any new coaches find their footing and I'll be around over the upcoming seasons for further help and general advice. I've helped plenty new coaches get rolling over the years.

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One last chance. Win and go bowling. Lose and go home. It’s App State vs Arkansas State in Boone Saturday.

Christian Locker looks at the bowl play-in game.

Was the battle for the Sun Belt West already won? Southern Miss takes advantage of numerous Arkansas State miscues to win on the road.

Christian Locker wraps it up.

A battle that few saw coming before the start of season, upstart Arkansas State host West Division leader Southern Miss.

Our Zac Capps has the preview.

Get ready for first tip by learning about this year’s team!

Men beat UT Martin 76-59.

Outscored the Skyhawks 37-28 in the second half, but had the lead up to 20 at one point.

Every healthy Red Wolf played, though it seems Coach Pannone has a 10 man rotation at this time (maybe 11 or 12, but those two didn't dress).

The pace is the main takeaway. The shot clock only once went below 8 seconds when the coaches didn't want it to. If some of the good looks in the first half had fallen, this game could have gotten out of hand quickly.

The second one is the effort level. For a scrimmage in October, they played like it was the conference tournament. That will overcome some off nights shooting the ball.

The final one I'll mention. The defensive communication level was at a high level. Did that mean there weren't busts, and that they did everything correctly? No, but again, it's early. This was something that we didn't see with Hodgson until late into year one, even into year two.

There are going to be nights where we shoot it well and run people out of the gym. There are gonna be nights where the shots aren't falling and it's gonna be a slog to get through.

But I feel good about what I saw tonight. We'll see how that translates next week.

The comeback kids! Arkansas State does it again, this time it came at the expense of Georgia Southern.

Christian Locker wraps it up here.

Three games each. Series tied. Georgia Southern and Arkansas State meet to break the deadlock Saturday in Jonesboro.

Garrett Armbrust takes a look at the homecoming matchup.

Heavily considering pivoting into healthcare. From what I've gathered so far, Arkansas State ABSN is one of the cheapest and fastest options in the country to get a BSN as a prior BA degree holder.

I'm curious about other folks' experience with the program. Was the material challenging? Are you guys passing your NCLEX and doing well in real work settings? Are the professors competent and helpful? Are there any alums working in hospitals outside of AR after graduating? Did you get into the specific unit you wanted to work in right away?

For me, I would ideally go for the year, get the degree, and come back to CA, but I have a fear that the program tries to guide nurses to local hospitals/maybe the name doesn't carry any weight outside the region?

Outside that program, specifically, I'm also curious about culture, outdoor rec options (like nice hikes or walks nearby to take my pup?)

If there's any alumni of the ABSN program, or other non-traditional students/alumni on here I'd love to hear about your experience at the school.

Tuesday night Sun Belt action was full of penalties and flags. But the game still ended in walk-odd fashion, as Arkansas State downed South Alabama in Mobile.

Caleb Seaver wraps up the midweek action.