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Arkansas State Clinches Bowl Berth With Final-Minute TD, Edges App State 30-29

Both programs treated the finale as a one-game playoff for bowl eligibility.

Overview

  • Kenyon Clay scored from the 1-yard line with 42 seconds left after a 75-yard drive in seven plays that took 52 seconds, and Clune Van Andel’s extra point put Arkansas State ahead.
  • Appalachian State had a fourth-and-1 touchdown wiped out by an illegal formation and settled for a 29-yard field goal with 1:42 remaining before missing a 45-yarder as time expired.
  • Quarterback Jaylen Raynor went 32 of 47 for 363 yards with three touchdowns and one interception, with Corey Rucker catching two scores and Chauncey Cobb gaining 117 yards receiving.
  • App State’s JJ Kohl threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns and Jaquari Lewis rushed for 108 yards, but the Mountaineers finished 5-7 and their season ended.
  • Arkansas State improved to 6-6 to secure a third straight bowl appearance, with bowl pairings set to be announced on Dec. 7.