Central Arkansas at Eastern Kentucky

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Eastern Kentucky beat Central Arkansas 31–⁠24. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Eastern Kentucky led the series 4–⁠2.

AwayCentral Arkansas6–⁠6 in 2024
24
HomeEastern Kentucky8–⁠5 in 2024
31

Final at Roy Kidd Stadium, RichmondTV: ESPN+Attendance 7,902

At kickoff
63°F, clear, wind 8 mph from the eastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Madison Airport (KI39), 12 km from the stadium
Official
Drew MyersGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Central Arkansas1077024
Eastern Kentucky7107731

Standouts

  • PassingWill McElvain10 of 14, 113 yards, 2 TDCentral Arkansas
  • RushingDarius Hale16 carries, 90 yardsCentral Arkansas
  • ReceivingTrejan Bridges8 catches, 143 yards, 2 TDCentral Arkansas
  • DefenseMike Smith1 INTEastern Kentucky

Player stats

Central Arkansas

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Will McElvain10/1411320
Austin Myers6/128011
Caleb Koger5/106400
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Darius Hale1690031
ShunDerrick Powell759025
Landen Chambers529013
Austin Myers220019
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Trejan Bridges8143240
Malachi Henry559125
Landen Chambers336020
Kam Robinson21108

Eastern Kentucky

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Matt Morrissey10/2010810
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Brayden Latham1173139
Joshua Carter186118
Matt Morrissey841028
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Marcus Calwise Jr.337117
Jalen Montgomery135035
Ron Vann21709
Caeleb Schlachter21007
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Mike Smith0001

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Central ArkansasEastern Kentucky
458Total yards268
257Passing yards108
201Rushing yards160
7.1Yards per pass5.4
5.7Yards per rush4.1
25First downs14
3–⁠12Third downs8–⁠16
1–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠2
2Turnovers0
10–⁠94Penalties5–⁠46
31:26Possession28:34

Efficiency

Central ArkansasEastern Kentucky
39%Success rate40%
0.12EPA per play−0.04
1.38Explosiveness1.24
0.04Rushing EPA−0.15
0.21Passing EPA0.16
32%Passing-down success42%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Eastern Kentucky 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Central Arkansas −4, over/under 55.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Every drive

Eastern Kentucky end zoneCentral Arkansas end zoneQ1 Central ArkansasField goal, 9 playsQ1 Eastern KentuckyTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ1 Central ArkansasTouchdown, 7 playsQ1 Eastern KentuckyTouchdown, 5 playsQ1 Central ArkansasPunt, 3 playsQ1 Eastern KentuckyTouchdown, 3 playsQ2 Central ArkansasPunt, 3 playsQ2 Eastern KentuckyTurnover on downs, 5 playsQ2 Central ArkansasTouchdown, 5 playsQ2 Eastern KentuckyPunt, 3 playsQ2 Central ArkansasPunt, 5 playsQ2 Eastern KentuckyPunt, 3 playsQ2 Central ArkansasFumble, 3 playsQ2 Eastern KentuckyField goal, 4 playsQ2 Central ArkansasPunt, 3 playsQ2 Eastern KentuckyTouchdown, 1 playQ3 Central ArkansasTouchdown, 3 playsQ3 Eastern KentuckyPunt, 3 playsQ3 Central ArkansasInterception, 4 playsQ3 Eastern KentuckyPunt, 7 playsQ3 Central ArkansasMissed FG, 12 playsQ4 Eastern KentuckyPunt, 9 playsQ4 Central ArkansasPunt, 5 playsQ4 Eastern KentuckyTouchdown, 9 playsQ4 Central ArkansasTurnover on downs, 11 playsQ4 Eastern KentuckyEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Eastern Kentucky drives left to right, Central Arkansas right to left.
  1. Q1 Central ArkansasField goal, 9 plays, 76 yards
  2. Q1 Eastern KentuckyTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 6 yards
  3. Q1 Central ArkansasTouchdown, 7 plays, 31 yards
  4. Q1 Eastern KentuckyTouchdown, 5 plays, 77 yards
  5. Q1 Central ArkansasPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  6. Q1 Eastern KentuckyTouchdown, 3 plays, 15 yards
  7. Q2 Central ArkansasPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  8. Q2 Eastern KentuckyTurnover on downs, 5 plays, 40 yards
  9. Q2 Central ArkansasTouchdown, 5 plays, 63 yards
  10. Q2 Eastern KentuckyPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  11. Q2 Central ArkansasPunt, 5 plays, 8 yards
  12. Q2 Eastern KentuckyPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  13. Q2 Central ArkansasFumble, 3 plays, 5 yards
  14. Q2 Eastern KentuckyField goal, 4 plays, 8 yards
  15. Q2 Central ArkansasPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  16. Q2 Eastern KentuckyTouchdown, 1 play, 6 yards
  17. Q3 Central ArkansasTouchdown, 3 plays, 75 yards
  18. Q3 Eastern KentuckyPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  19. Q3 Central ArkansasInterception, 4 plays, 30 yards
  20. Q3 Eastern KentuckyPunt, 7 plays, 33 yards
  21. Q3 Central ArkansasMissed FG, 12 plays, 66 yards
  22. Q4 Eastern KentuckyPunt, 9 plays, 20 yards
  23. Q4 Central ArkansasPunt, 5 plays, 20 yards
  24. Q4 Eastern KentuckyTouchdown, 9 plays, 70 yards
  25. Q4 Central ArkansasTurnover on downs, 11 plays, 69 yards
  26. Q4 Eastern KentuckyEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Central Arkansas 10, Eastern Kentucky 7
Central Arkansas Field goal, 9 plays
14:56Patrick Nations kickoff for 64 yds , Tyion Berry return for 18 yds to the CARK 19
14:561st & 10 at own 19ShunDerrick Powell run for 23 yds to the CARK 42 for a 1ST down
14:561st & 10 at own 42ShunDerrick Powell run for 4 yds to the CARK 46
14:562nd & 6 at own 46Darius Hale run for 2 yds to the CARK 48
14:563rd & 4 at own 48Will McElvain pass complete to Tyion Berry for 6 yds to the EKU 46 for a 1ST down
14:561st & 10 at opp 46Will McElvain pass complete to Trejan Bridges for 40 yds to the EKU 6 for a 1ST down
14:561st & goal at opp 6ShunDerrick Powell run for no gain to the EKU 6
14:562nd & goal at opp 6Darius Hale run for 1 yd to the EKU 5
14:563rd & goal at opp 5Will McElvain pass incomplete
10:374th & goal at opp 5Jake Gaster 23 yd FG GOODCentral Arkansas 3, Eastern Kentucky 0
Eastern Kentucky Turnover on downs, 7 plays
10:37Jake Ward kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
10:371st & 10 at own 25Matt Morrissey pass complete to Dequan Stanley for 5 yds to the EKU 30
10:372nd & 5 at own 30Joshua Carter run for 4 yds to the EKU 34
10:373rd & 1 at own 34Joshua Carter run for 2 yds to the EKU 36 for a 1ST down
10:371st & 10 at own 36Joshua Carter run for 5 yds to the EKU 41
10:372nd & 5 at own 41Matt Morrissey pass incomplete
10:373rd & 5 at own 41Matt Morrissey pass complete to Jaycob Horn for 4 yds to the EKU 45
7:204th & 1 at own 45[PUNT] Kneel down by TEAM at EKU31 (team loss of 14); EKU turnover on downs, clock 07:20. After official review, the ruling on the field was overturned: Runner was down by contact (Original Play: Kneel down by #49 J.Baker at EKU29 for loss of 16 yards, TURNOVER ON DOWNS).
Central Arkansas Touchdown, 7 plays
7:201st & 10 at opp 21Darius Hale run for 19 yds to the EKU 2 for a 1ST down
7:201st & goal at opp 2Will McElvain pass incomplete
7:201st & 10 at opp 31Will McElvain pass complete to Kam Robinson for 3 yds to the EKU 28
7:202nd & 7 at opp 28Will McElvain pass complete to Trejan Bridges for 3 yds to the EKU 25
7:203rd & 4 at opp 25Carline Davis III run for a loss of 3 yards to the EKU 28
7:204th & 7 at opp 28Will McElvain pass complete to ShunDerrick Powell for 7 yds to the EKU 21 for a 1ST down
4:452nd & goal at opp 2Will McElvain pass complete to Malachi Henry for 2 yds for a TD (Jake Gaster KICK)Central Arkansas 10, Eastern Kentucky 0
Eastern Kentucky Touchdown, 5 plays
4:45Jake Ward kickoff for 45 yds , Blake Howard return for no gain to the EKU 23 , return for no gain to the EKU 23 , Marvion Field return for no gain to the EKU 23
4:451st & 10 at own 23Brayden Latham run for a loss of 1 yard to the EKU 22
4:452nd & 11 at own 22Brayden Latham run for 31 yds to the CARK 47 for a 1ST down
4:451st & 10 at opp 47Brayden Latham run for no gain to the CARK 47
4:452nd & 10 at opp 47Matt Morrissey pass complete to Ron Vann Jr. for 8 yds to the CARK 39
2:173rd & 2 at opp 39Brayden Latham run for 39 yds for a TD (Patrick Nations KICK)Central Arkansas 10, Eastern Kentucky 7
Central Arkansas Punt, 3 plays
2:09Patrick Nations kickoff for 64 yds , Tyion Berry return for 23 yds to the CARK 24
2:091st & 10 at own 24ShunDerrick Powell run for 3 yds to the CARK 27
2:092nd & 7 at own 27Will McElvain pass complete to Malachi Henry for 2 yds to the CARK 29
2:093rd & 5 at own 29Will McElvain pass incomplete
0:344th & 5 at own 29Trace Beard punt for 40 yds , Jalen Montgomery returns for 54 yds to the CARK 15
Eastern Kentucky Touchdown, 3 plays
0:341st & 10 at opp 15Joshua Carter run for 6 yds to the CARK 9
0:002nd & 4 at opp 9Joshua Carter run for a loss of 3 yards to the CARK 12
Q2 14:553rd & 7 at opp 12Matt Morrissey pass complete to Marcus Calwise Jr. for 12 yds for a TD (Patrick Nations KICK)Eastern Kentucky 14, Central Arkansas 10
2nd quarter10 drives, then Tied at 17
Central Arkansas Punt, 3 plays
14:55Patrick Nations kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:551st & 10 at own 25Darius Hale run for 6 yds to the CARK 31
13:383rd & 3 at own 32Timeout Eastern Kentucky, clock 13:38
13:382nd & 4 at own 31ShunDerrick Powell run for 1 yd to the CARK 32
13:383rd & 3 at own 32Will McElvain pass incomplete
13:244th & 3 at own 32Trace Beard punt for 45 yds
Eastern Kentucky Turnover on downs, 5 plays
13:241st & 10 at own 23Matt Morrissey pass complete to Jalen Montgomery for 35 yds to the CARK 42 for a 1ST down
13:241st & 10 at opp 42Brayden Latham run for 6 yds to the CARK 36
13:242nd & 4 at opp 36Matt Morrissey pass incomplete
13:243rd & 4 at opp 36Matt Morrissey run for 1 yd to the CARK 35
11:134th & 3 at opp 35Brayden Latham run for a loss of 2 yards to the CARK 37
Central Arkansas Touchdown, 5 plays
11:131st & 10 at own 37Will McElvain sacked for a loss of 7 yards to the CARK 30 Will McElvain fumbled, recovered by CARK , return for 0 yards
11:132nd & 17 at own 30Will McElvain pass complete to Malachi Henry for 25 yds to the EKU 45 for a 1ST down
11:131st & 10 at opp 45Will McElvain run for 5 yds to the EKU 40
11:132nd & 5 at opp 40Will McElvain pass complete to Kam Robinson for 8 yds to the EKU 32 for a 1ST down
11:131st & 10 at opp 32MCELVAIN, Will pass deep to the right incomplete intended for BRIDGES, Trejan thrown to the EKU10. PENALTY EKU Pass Interference on THOMAS, Jordon enforced 15 yards to the EKU17 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
9:061st & 10 at opp 17Will McElvain pass complete to Trejan Bridges for 17 yds for a TD (Jake Gaster KICK)Central Arkansas 17, Eastern Kentucky 14
Eastern Kentucky Punt, 3 plays
9:061st & 10 at own 25Eastern Kentucky Penalty, False Start (Payton Collins) to the EKU 20
9:06Jake Ward kickoff for 40 yds
9:061st & 15 at own 20Joshua Carter run for 2 yds to the EKU 22
9:062nd & 13 at own 22Joshua Carter run for 5 yds to the EKU 27
9:063rd & 8 at own 27Matt Morrissey pass complete to Caeleb Schlachter for 3 yds to the EKU 30
7:104th & 5 at own 30Jacob Baker punt for 50 yds, fair catch by Trejan Bridges at the CARK 20
Central Arkansas Punt, 5 plays
7:101st & 10 at own 20ShunDerrick Powell run for 3 yds to the CARK 23
7:102nd & 7 at own 23Will McElvain run for 11 yds to the CARK 34 for a 1ST down
7:101st & 10 at own 34Darius Hale run for a loss of 1 yard to the CARK 33
7:102nd & 11 at own 33Austin Myers pass incomplete
7:103rd & 11 at own 33Austin Myers pass complete to ShunDerrick Powell for a loss of 5 yards to the CARK 28
4:114th & 16 at own 28Trace Beard punt for 37 yds, downed at the EKU 35
Eastern Kentucky Punt, 3 plays
4:111st & 10 at own 35Matt Morrissey pass incomplete
4:112nd & 10 at own 35Brayden Latham run for 2 yds to the EKU 37
4:113rd & 8 at own 37Matt Morrissey pass incomplete
3:164th & 8 at own 37Jacob Baker punt for 56 yds, downed at the CARK 7
Central Arkansas Fumble, 3 plays
3:161st & 10 at own 7Darius Hale run for 10 yds to the CARK 17 for a 1ST down
3:161st & 10 at own 17Darius Hale run for a loss of 2 yards to the CARK 15
2:042nd & 12 at own 15TEAM run for a loss of 3 yards to the CARK 12 fumbled, recovered by EKU Frank Lee IV F. Lee IV return for 0 yds
Eastern Kentucky Field goal, 4 plays
1:572nd & 9 at opp 11Timeout Eastern Kentucky, clock 01:57
1:571st & 10 at opp 12Joshua Carter run for 1 yd to the CARK 11
1:572nd & 9 at opp 11Matt Morrissey run for 7 yds to the CARK 4
1:573rd & 2 at opp 4Matt Morrissey pass incomplete
1:104th & 2 at opp 4Patrick Nations 21 yd FG GOODTied at 17
Central Arkansas Punt, 3 plays
1:101st & 10 at own 25Central Arkansas Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the CARK 20
1:10Patrick Nations kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
1:101st & 15 at own 20Austin Myers pass incomplete
1:102nd & 15 at own 20Austin Myers pass incomplete
0:483rd & 15 at own 20Darius Hale run for 13 yds to the CARK 33
0:484th & 2 at own 33Timeout Eastern Kentucky, clock 00:48
0:434th & 2 at own 33Trace Beard punt for 35 yds, fair catch by Jalen Montgomery at the EKU 32
Eastern Kentucky Touchdown, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 32Joshua Carter run for 6 yds to the EKU 38
Q3 14:51Jake Ward kickoff for 38 yds , Caeleb Schlachter return for 73 yds for a TD (Patrick Nations KICK)Eastern Kentucky 24, Central Arkansas 17
3rd quarter5 drives, then Tied at 24
Central Arkansas Touchdown, 3 plays
14:51Patrick Nations kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:511st & 10 at own 25ShunDerrick Powell run for 25 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
14:511st & 10 at the 50Austin Myers pass complete to Landen Chambers for 20 yds to the EKU 30 for a 1ST down
13:391st & 10 at opp 30Austin Myers pass complete to Trejan Bridges for 30 yds for a TD (Jake Gaster KICK)Tied at 24
Eastern Kentucky Punt, 3 plays
13:35Jake Ward kickoff for 55 yds , Jalen Montgomery return for 10 yds to the EKU 20
13:351st & 10 at own 20Matt Morrissey pass complete to Marcus Calwise Jr. for 8 yds to the EKU 28
13:352nd & 2 at own 28Joshua Carter run for 1 yd to the EKU 29
13:353rd & 1 at own 29Joshua Carter run for no gain to the EKU 29
11:384th & 1 at own 29Jacob Baker punt for 53 yds , Trejan Bridges returns for 8 yds to the CARK 26
Central Arkansas Interception, 4 plays
11:381st & 10 at own 26Austin Myers pass incomplete
11:382nd & 10 at own 26Landen Chambers run for 13 yds to the CARK 39 for a 1ST down
11:381st & 10 at own 39Austin Myers pass complete to Trejan Bridges for 17 yds to the EKU 44 for a 1ST down
10:191st & 10 at opp 44Austin Myers pass intercepted Mike Smith Jr. return for no gain to the EKU 9
Eastern Kentucky Punt, 7 plays
10:191st & 10 at own 9Joshua Carter run for 3 yds to the EKU 12
10:192nd & 7 at own 12MORRISSEY, Matt pass deep to the right incomplete intended for CALWISE JR., Marcus thrown to the EKU30. PENALTY EKU Holding on COLLINS, Payton enforced half the distance from the goal, 6 yards from the EKU12 to the EKU6 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
10:192nd & 13 at own 6Matt Morrissey run for a loss of 1 yard to the EKU 5
10:193rd & 14 at own 5Matt Morrissey pass complete to Marcus Calwise Jr. for 17 yds to the EKU 22 for a 1ST down
10:191st & 10 at own 22Matt Morrissey run for 28 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
10:191st & 10 at the 50Joshua Carter run for 7 yds to the CARK 43
10:192nd & 3 at opp 43Eastern Kentucky Penalty, False Start (John Stone) to the CARK 48
10:192nd & 8 at opp 48Matt Morrissey run for no gain to the CARK 48
10:193rd & 8 at opp 48Matt Morrissey sacked by Demetrias Charles for a loss of 10 yards to the EKU 42
Central Arkansas Missed FG, 12 plays
5:191st & 10 at own 3Darius Hale run for 8 yds to the CARK 11
5:192nd & 2 at own 11Darius Hale run for 4 yds to the CARK 15 for a 1ST down
5:191st & 10 at own 15Darius Hale run for 4 yds to the CARK 19
5:192nd & 6 at own 19Landen Chambers run for 5 yds to the CARK 24
5:193rd & 1 at own 24Landen Chambers run for 8 yds to the CARK 32 for a 1ST down
5:191st & 10 at own 32Austin Myers run for 1 yd to the CARK 33
5:192nd & 9 at own 33Darius Hale run for a loss of 1 yard to the CARK 32
0:003rd & 10 at own 32Eastern Kentucky Penalty, Personal Foul (15 Yards) to the EKU 35 for a 1ST down
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 35Austin Myers pass complete to Landen Chambers for no gain to the EKU 35
Q4 15:002nd & 10 at opp 35Austin Myers pass incomplete
Q4 15:003rd & 10 at opp 35MYERS, Austin pass to the right incomplete intended for BERRY, Tyion thrown to the EKU23. PENALTY UCA Holding on LAIRY, Justin enforced 10 yards from the EKU35 to the EKU45 [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Q4 15:003rd & 20 at opp 45Central Arkansas Penalty, Delay Of Game (Austin Myers) to the 50 yard line
Q4 14:043rd & 25 at the 50Austin Myers run for 19 yds to the EKU 31
Q4 14:044th & 6 at opp 31Timeout Eastern Kentucky, clock 14:04
4th quarter5 drives, then Eastern Kentucky 31, Central Arkansas 24
Eastern Kentucky Punt, 9 plays
13:591st & 10 at own 31Brayden Latham run for 3 yds to the EKU 34
13:592nd & 7 at own 34Brayden Latham run for 1 yd to the EKU 35
13:593rd & 6 at own 35Matt Morrissey pass complete to Caeleb Schlachter for 7 yds to the EKU 42 for a 1ST down
13:591st & 10 at own 42Brayden Latham run for a loss of 1 yard to the EKU 41
13:592nd & 11 at own 41Matt Morrissey pass incomplete
13:593rd & 11 at own 41Central Arkansas Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (15 Yards) to the CARK 44 for a 1ST down
13:591st & 10 at opp 44Brayden Latham run for a loss of 5 yards to the CARK 49
13:592nd & 15 at opp 49Matt Morrissey pass incomplete
13:593rd & 15 at opp 49Matt Morrissey pass incomplete
13:594th & 6 at opp 31Jake Gaster 48 yd FG MISSED
10:194th & 15 at opp 49Jacob Baker punt for 39 yds, fair catch by Trejan Bridges at the CARK 10
Central Arkansas Punt, 5 plays
10:191st & 10 at own 10Landen Chambers run for 1 yd to the CARK 11
10:192nd & 9 at own 11Caleb Koger pass complete to Trejan Bridges for 10 yds to the CARK 21 for a 1ST down
10:191st & 10 at own 21Darius Hale run for a loss of 1 yard to the CARK 20
10:192nd & 11 at own 20Landen Chambers run for 2 yds to the CARK 22
10:193rd & 9 at own 22Caleb Koger pass complete to Trejan Bridges for 8 yds to the CARK 30
6:434th & 1 at own 30Trace Beard punt for 40 yds, fair catch by Jalen Montgomery at the EKU 30
Eastern Kentucky Touchdown, 9 plays
6:431st & 10 at own 30Matt Morrissey pass incomplete
6:432nd & 10 at own 30Joshua Carter run for 8 yds to the EKU 38
6:433rd & 2 at own 38Joshua Carter run for 5 yds to the EKU 43 for a 1ST down
6:431st & 10 at own 43Matt Morrissey run for no gain to the EKU 43
6:432nd & 10 at own 43Matt Morrissey pass complete to Ron Vann Jr. for 9 yds to the CARK 48
6:433rd & 1 at opp 48Central Arkansas Penalty, Personal Foul (TaMuarion Wilson) to the CARK 17 for a 1ST down
6:431st & 10 at opp 17Joshua Carter run for 1 yd to the CARK 16
6:432nd & 9 at opp 16MORRISSEY, Matt pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for STANLEY, Dequan thrown to the UCA0. PENALTY UCA Holding on PERSON, Dude enforced half the distance from the goal, 8 yards from the UCA16 to the UCA8 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
2:282nd & goal at opp 3Timeout Eastern Kentucky, clock 02:28
2:281st & goal at opp 8Joshua Carter run for 5 yds to the CARK 3
2:242nd & goal at opp 3Joshua Carter run for 3 yds for a TD (Patrick Nations KICK)Eastern Kentucky 31, Central Arkansas 24
Central Arkansas Turnover on downs, 11 plays
2:191st & 10 at own 10Central Arkansas Penalty, False Start (Jamal Mull) to the CARK 5
2:19Patrick Nations kickoff for 65 yds , Tyion Berry return for 23 yds to the CARK 10
2:002nd & 15 at own 5Timeout Eastern Kentucky, clock 02:00
2:001st & 15 at own 5Darius Hale run for no gain to the CARK 5
2:002nd & 15 at own 5Caleb Koger pass complete to Malachi Henry for 16 yds to the CARK 21 for a 1ST down
2:001st & 10 at own 21Caleb Koger pass incomplete
2:002nd & 10 at own 21Darius Hale run for 31 yds to the EKU 48 for a 1ST down
2:001st & 10 at opp 48Caleb Koger pass incomplete
2:002nd & 10 at opp 48Caleb Koger pass complete to Malachi Henry for 14 yds to the EKU 34 for a 1ST down
2:001st & 10 at opp 34Caleb Koger pass complete to Landen Chambers for 16 yds to the EKU 18 for a 1ST down
2:001st & 10 at opp 18Caleb Koger pass incomplete
0:323rd & 13 at opp 21Timeout Eastern Kentucky, clock 00:32
0:322nd & 10 at opp 18Darius Hale run for a loss of 2 yards to the EKU 21 Darius Hale fumbled, recovered by CARK Darius Hale
0:274th & 13 at opp 21Timeout Eastern Kentucky, clock 00:27
0:273rd & 13 at opp 21Caleb Koger pass incomplete
0:224th & 13 at opp 21Caleb Koger pass incomplete
Eastern Kentucky End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 21[NH] Kneel down by MORRISSEY, Matt at EKU20 (team loss of 1), clock 00:00.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Eastern Kentucky leads 5–⁠2 in seven meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Eastern Kentucky 34, Central Arkansas 13
2024Eastern Kentucky 31, Central Arkansas 24
2023Central Arkansas 27, Eastern Kentucky 24
2022Eastern Kentucky 42, Central Arkansas 14
2021Eastern Kentucky 38, Central Arkansas 35
2020Central Arkansas 37, Eastern Kentucky 25

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