Hudson, Central Arkansas rally, beat Missouri St. 27-20
CONWAY, Ark. -- Tyler Hudson had a 7-yard touchdown reception and scored on a 57-yard punt return as Central Arkansas scored the last 20 points to beat Missouri State 27-20 on Saturday night.
Central Arkansas (2-1) had just 10 first downs and 177 total yards, but collected nine sacks and forced four turnovers, including linebacker Dre Matthews' 30-yard fumble return for a score in the fourth quarter.
On fourth-and-31 from its own 3, Missouri State (0-2) was forced to punt from the end zone, and after a 13-yard return by Hudson, Central Arkansas took possession at the 34. Three plays later, Breylin Smith hit Hudson for a 7-yard touchdown to trim UCA's deficit to 20-13 late in the third quarter.
On its next possession, Missouri State moved to near midfield before a strip-sack of Jaden Johnson by J.W. Jones was returned by Matthews with 14:48 left in the game. Missouri State then went three-and-out before Hudson's punt return gave Central Arkansas its first lead just 37 seconds later.
The teams play again in Springfield, Missouri, on Oct. 10.
Missouri State's Kevon Latulas blocked a punt and returned it 16 yards for a score in the first quarter. He finished with 146 yards from scrimmage.
Game Information
2024 Missouri Valley Football Conference Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
North Dakota State | 7-1 | 13-2 |
South Dakota State | 7-1 | 12-3 |
South Dakota | 7-1 | 11-3 |
Missouri State | 6-2 | 8-4 |
Illinois State | 6-2 | 10-4 |
Youngstown State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
Indiana State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
North Dakota | 2-6 | 5-7 |
Southern Illinois | 2-6 | 4-8 |
Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
Murray State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
2024 United Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 9-5 |
Tarleton State | 6-2 | 10-4 |
Eastern Kentucky | 6-2 | 8-5 |
Southern Utah | 6-2 | 7-5 |
Central Arkansas | 3-5 | 6-6 |
Austin Peay | 3-5 | 4-8 |
North Alabama | 3-5 | 3-9 |
West Georgia | 1-7 | 4-7 |
Utah Tech | 1-7 | 1-11 |