Central Arkansas Bears @ Northwestern State Demons
Game Leaders

299
B. SmithQB
30/43, 3 TD, 2 INT
299

310
S. EpplerQB
26/49, 3 TD, 2 INT
310

44
C. BlackmanRB
11 CAR, 1 TD
44

56
J. WestRB
13 CAR, 1 TD
56

168
L. WinninghamWR
9 REC, 1 TD
168

106
Q. ShortsWR
11 REC
106

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Team Stats
388
Total Yards
406
4
Turnovers
2
23
1st Downs
22
7-74
Penalties
6-59
4/11
3rd Down
8/18
0/0
4th Down
2/4
30:42
Possession
29:18
Game Information
Natchitoches, LA
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 23 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 | 8-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Yards | 388 | 406 |
| Passing | 299 | 310 |
| Comp/Att | 30/43 | 26/49 |
| Yards per pass | 7.0 | 6.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing | 89 | 96 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Penalties | 7-74 | 6-59 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 30:42 | 29:18 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| United Athletic ConferenceUnited Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Tarleton State | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Southern Utah | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| West Georgia | 5-3 | 8-3 |
| Austin Peay | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Utah Tech | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| North Alabama | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Southland ConferenceSouthland Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| SE Louisiana | 7-1 | 9-4 |
| Lamar | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 5-3 | 9-3 |
| Nicholls | 4-4 | 4-8 |
| McNeese | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| East Texas A&M | 3-5 | 3-9 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Houston Christian | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Northwestern State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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