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Meet the 2024 SBLive/SI Arkansas high school football preseason all-state team

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August 27, 2024

Meet the 2024 SBLive/SI Arkansas high school football preseason all-state team

For three years, SBLive Arkansas has honored the state’s top players with an all-class all-state team.

Actually, we pick three teams. It is one of the higher honors football players in Arkansas can receive since it includes all players in all classes – the elite.

As the season quickly approaches, we release our preseason all-state team. This is one team of players who excelled last season and have a chance to be the best when the dust settles on the 2024 season.

See the SBLive/High School on SI Arkansas High School Football All-State Team below.

*All stats are from 2023 season.*

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OFFENSE

QB – Kane Archer, 6-1, 210, JR, Greenwood

195/266, 2,399 yds, 33 td, 103 car, 659 yds, 16 td

RB – Cam Settles, 6-0, 190, SR, LR Parkview

88 Car, 855 yds, 19 TD

RB – Trent Haygood, 5-10, 160, SR, Camden Fairview

2,354 all-purpose yds, 1,124 rushing, 847 receiving, 383 kor, 18 td

OL – Cairo Terry, 6-3, 240, SR, Bryant

87% grade

OL – Carius Curne, 6-5, 300, SR, Marion

4-star recruit, 350-lb bp, 4.8 speed

OL – Cody Taylor, 6-3, 290, JR, Greenwood

55 pancakes, 78% grade, 11 good efforts, 2 sacks allowed

OL – Evan Goodwin, 6-5, 300, JR, Pulaski Academy

4-star recruit, graded 82%, 10 knockdowns, 19 pancakes

OL – Josh Luallen, 6-3, 270, SR, Harding Academy

Four-year starter has helped Harding Academy win fourth state title in past five years while compiling over 5,000 yards on offense.

WR – Antonio Jordan, 6-4, 220 SR, Warren

59 receptions, 1,093 yards, 16 TDs

WR – Trenton Cooley, 5-10, 160, SR, Van Buren

86 rec, 1,222 yds, 311 kickoff return yds, 13 td

WR – Jaison DeLamar, 5-11, 210, SR, Fayetteville

89 rec, 1,438 yds, 17 td

ATH – Monterrio Elston, 5-9, 170, SR, LR Parkview

1,854 all-purpose yds (847 rushing, 887 receiving, 120 return), 22 td

P: Niko Martinovic 5-10, 150, SR, Bentonville

Ranked as the No. 99th punter in the nation and No. 1 in Arkansas by Kohl’s Kicking

K: Garrett Honeycutt, 5-10, 162, SR, Benton

Rated a 4.5-star prospect by Kohl’s Kicking, he nailed a 44-yard field goal last fall and nearly half of his kickoffs were touchbacks.

DEFENSE

DL – Peyton Adams, 5-9, 270, SR, Pulaski Academy

79 tkl, 48 solo, 13 tfl, 13, sck, 1 fr, 1 blk fg

DL – Zaccheus Harris, 6-2, 220, JR, Nashville

62 tkl, 10 tfl, 23 sck, 13 qb hurries, 5 ff

DL – Hudson Ball, 6-2, 235, SR, Shiloh Christian

89 tkl, 14 scks (at Jenks, Okla.)

DL – Eli Hill, 6-1, 245, SR, Bryant

82 t, 39 tfl, 11. 5 scks, 6 QB hits, 19 hurries, 2 ff, Bp 345 lbs, sqt 600 lbs

LB – Cash Archer, 6-2, 220, SR, Greenwood

78 tkl, 29 tfl, 20 sck, 38 qb hur, 4 pd, 2 ff, 1 blk punt, 1 blk fg

LB – Walter Hicks, 6-0, 220, SR, Benton

104 tkl, 11 sck, 4 fr, 2 fr TD

LB – Jayden Dunlap, 6-2, 230, SR, Bigelow

142 tkl, 20 tfl

DB – Jacob Henry, 5-10, 170, JR, Joe T. Robinson

186 tkl, 3 tfl, 10 pbu, 1 ff, 1 fr, 2 int

DB – Marcus Wimberly, 6-1, 200, SR, Bauxite

90 tkl

DB – Connor Frith, 6-0, 170, SR, Perryville

47 tkl, 16 solo, 12 int, fr, ff

DB – Omarion Robinson, 6-1, 190, SR, LR Parkview

52 tkl, 4 int

— Nate Olson | nate@scorebooklive.com | @ndosports

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What's at stake in the 68 Ventures Bowl between Arkansas State and Bowling Green?

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December 26, 2024

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What's at stake in the 68 Ventures Bowl between Arkansas State and Bowling Green?

A pair of 7-5 teams from the Sun Belt and MAC are set to square off at South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 26 as Arkansas State meets Bowling Green in the 2024 68 Ventures Bowl.

The game has existed since 1999 and gone by quite a few names, most recently the LendingTree Bowl, and this year’s iteration pits two teams that finished with winning records in conference play against each other.

Former Tennessee coach Butch Jones leads the Red Wolves in his fourth season, and they finished third in the Sun Belt West but suffered blowout losses to Louisiana and Texas State, which finished ahead of them.

The Falcons, led by sixth-year coach Scot Loeffler, finished tied for third in the MAC as they were predicted before the season. After a 2-4 start, Bowling Green strung five wins together in a row, a streak that ended in the final week of the regular season against Miami (Ohio).

A victory in the 68 Ventures Bowl would give Bowling Green its first bowl win since 2014 and the first under Loeffler. It would also mark his first eight-win season and the Falcons’ first since 2015. Jones is also looking for his first eight-win season at Arkansas State, a program that boasts four bowl wins since moving up to FBS in 1992 but none since 2019, before Jones took over.

We’ll see which coach can reach eight wins for the first time at their respective programs when Arkansas State and Bowling Green head to Mobile on Boxing Day.

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How to Watch Bowling Green vs. Arkansas State: 68 Ventures Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 26, 2024

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11 hours ago

December 26, 2024

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Harold Fannin and the Bowling Green Falcons and the Arkansas State Red Wolves play in the 68 Ventures Bowl. The bowl matchup is December 26, 2024, starting at 9 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN.

Interested in watching the matchup featuring the Falcons and Red Wolves? You can find it on ESPN.

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USMNT goal filled weekend: Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman, Johnny Cardoso & more! | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down the United States Men’s National Team’s goal-filled weekend, where Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman, Johnny Cardoso, and Brenden Aaronson scored for their respective clubs. The guys are excited, as the USMNT players continue to stack strong performances one after another in Europe.

Learn more about the Bowling Green Falcons and the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

How to Watch Bowling Green vs. Arkansas State

When: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Bowling Green’s 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2024	vs. Fordham	W 41-17
9/7/2024	at Penn State	L 34-27
9/21/2024	at Texas A&M	L 26-20
9/28/2024	vs. Old Dominion	L 30-27
10/5/2024	at Akron	W 27-20
10/12/2024	vs. Northern Illinois	L 17-7
10/19/2024	vs. Kent State	W 27-6
10/26/2024	at Toledo	W 41-26
11/5/2024	at Central Michigan	W 23-13
11/12/2024	vs. Western Michigan	W 31-13
11/23/2024	at Ball State	W 38-13
11/29/2024	vs. Miami (OH)	L 28-12
12/26/2024	vs. Arkansas State	–

Bowling Green 2024 Stats & Insights

Bowling Green ranks 87th in total offense (369.4 yards per game) and 32nd in total defense (331.1 yards allowed per game) this season.
Bowling Green ranks 70th in passing yards this year (224.6 per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 181.3 passing yards allowed per game.
The Falcons rank 73rd in points scored this season (26.8 points per game), but they’ve been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 20.3 points allowed per game.
The Falcons are totaling 144.8 rushing yards per game on offense this season (83rd in the FBS), and they are surrendering 149.8 rushing yards per game (73rd) on the other side of the ball.
Bowling Green ranks 91st in third-down conversion rate this season (37.5%), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with a 32.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
The Falcons rank 47th in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 13 turnovers (99th in the FBS) and committing 10 (15th in the FBS).

Bowling Green 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Harold Fannin	TE	100 REC / 1,337 YDS / 9 TD / 111.4 YPG
Connor Bazelak	QB	2,654 YDS (67.1%) / 15 TD / 5 INT -79 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / -6.6 RUSH YPG
Terion Stewart	RB	895 YDS / 6 TD / 81.4 YPG / 5.6 YPC
Jaison Patterson	RB	411 YDS / 5 TD / 34.3 YPG / 4.4 YPC 10 REC / 93 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.3 REC YPG
Joseph Sipp Jr.	LB	67 TKL / 9 TFL / 6 SACK
Charles Rosser	LB	51 TKL / 5 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Brock Horne	LB	62 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
C.J. Brown	DB	61 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Arkansas State’s 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Central Arkansas	W 34-31
9/7/2024	vs. Tulsa	W 28-24
9/14/2024	at Michigan	L 28-18
9/21/2024	at Iowa State	L 52-7
10/5/2024	vs. South Alabama	W 18-16
10/12/2024	at Texas State	L 41-9
10/19/2024	at Southern Miss	W 44-28
10/26/2024	vs. Troy	W 34-31
11/9/2024	at Louisiana	L 55-19
11/16/2024	at Georgia State	W 27-20
11/23/2024	vs. Louisiana-Monroe	W 28-21
11/30/2024	vs. Old Dominion	L 40-32
12/26/2024	vs. Bowling Green	–

Arkansas State 2024 Stats & Insights

Arkansas State’s defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, allowing 460.7 total yards per game, which ranks sixth-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 66th with 386.4 total yards per contest.
Arkansas State is putting up 227.1 passing yards per game on offense this season (67th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 234.4 passing yards per contest (96th-ranked) on defense.
The Red Wolves rank 93rd in points per game (24.8), but they’ve been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with 32.3 points allowed per contest.
The Red Wolves rank 73rd in rushing yards per game (159.3), but they’ve been less productive defensively, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with 226.3 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
Arkansas State’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, surrendering a 46.9% third-down conversion percentage, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 71st with a 46.9% third-down rate.
The Red Wolves have recorded 19 forced turnovers (43rd in the FBS) and committed 17 turnovers (60th in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 54th in the FBS.

Arkansas State 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jaylen Raynor	QB	2,562 YDS (61.8%) / 14 TD / 9 INT 392 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 32.7 RUSH YPG
Zak Wallace	RB	622 YDS / 10 TD / 51.8 YPG / 4.5 YPC
Corey Rucker	WR	65 REC / 946 YDS / 5 TD / 78.8 YPG
Ja’Quez Cross	RB	600 YDS / 2 TD / 50 YPG / 5.6 YPC 30 REC / 198 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 16.5 REC YPG
Marvin Ham II	LB	76 TKL / 7 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Trevian Thomas	DB	60 TKL / 0 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD
Justin Parks	DB	69 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Charles Willekes	LB	64 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT

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Arkansas lands Courtney Crutchfield

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21 hours ago

December 25, 2024

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Pine Bluff native and Missouri transfer wide receiver Courtney Crutchfield signed with Arkansas on Wednesday.

The former four-star recruit announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal last Thursday and he officially entered last Friday. Crutchfield redshirted this season for the Tigers.

A 6-foot-2, 188-pound pass catcher, Crutchfield recorded 42 receptions for 930 yards and 13 touchdowns his senior season at Pine Bluff. He was committed to Arkansas for nearly seven months before eventually signing with Missouri.

Crutchfield will have four years of eligibility remaining. He was rated by Rivals as the No. 2 overall recruit and No. 1 wide receiver in the state of Arkansas in the 2024 recruiting class.

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