ncaaf Game Recap
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Wrap - Arkansas State Wins 44-16
Kirk Merritt was good for 180 receiving yards on Saturday as the Red Wolves grabbed a 44-16 win over the Chanticleers at Brooks Stadium.
Arkansas State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -7.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 62.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Marcel Murray rushed for 65 yards, while Warren Wand added 53 yards in the win. Kirk Merritt and Justin McInnis added 180 and 34 receiving yards respectively.
Torrance Marable rushed for 59 yards for Coastal Carolina, while Jacqez Hairston added 51 yards. Fred Payton threw for 146 yards for the Chanticleers, while receivers Jeremiah Miller and Larry Collins Jr. had 59 and 45 yards respectively.
Arkansas State outgained Coastal Carolina 454-293 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 23-18 by the Red Wolves.
The time of possession battle favored Coastal Carolina as their offense was on the field for 33:41, longer than the 26:19 of their opponents.
Arkansas State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Louisiana-Monroe. Coastal Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Georgia Southern.