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 | 2-0 | 5-1 |
South Dakota | 2-0 | 4-1 |
South Dakota State | 1-0 | 4-1 |
Missouri State | 1-0 | 3-2 |
North Dakota | 1-1 | 4-2 |
Youngstown State | 1-1 | 2-4 |
Illinois State | 0-1 | 3-2 |
Northern Iowa | 0-1 | 2-3 |
Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 2-3 |
Indiana State | 0-1 | 1-4 |
Murray State | 0-2 | 1-4 |
2024 United Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
Abilene Christian | 3-0 | 4-2 |
Tarleton State | 1-0 | 4-1 |
Eastern Kentucky | 1-0 | 3-2 |
Southern Utah | 1-0 | 2-3 |
Central Arkansas | 1-1 | 4-2 |
North Alabama | 1-1 | 1-5 |
Austin Peay | 1-2 | 2-4 |
Utah Tech | 0-1 | 0-5 |
West Georgia | 0-4 | 1-4 |