Arkansas State football completes 2026 non-conference slate, to host West Georgia

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State football will host a new Division I foe in 2026. It’ll be a battle of the Wolves at the Vault when the Red Wolves host the Wolves of West Georgia on September 12, according to a contract received by K8 News.

AStateNation was the first to report.

West Georgia is set to join the FCS-conference Atlantic Sun on July 1, 2024, moving up from Division II. It will be the first matchup between the two schools.

UWG, a four-time winner of the Division II power Gulf South Conference, will receive $300,000 to play the matchup. The conference, which has accounted for 12 NCAA Division II Championships in its history, features schools like Valdosta State, West Alabama and West Florida.

2025 Arkansas State Football Non-Conference Schedule

August 30: vs. SEMO

September 6: vs. Arkansas (War Memorial Stadium)

September 13: vs. Iowa State

September 20: at Kennesaw State

2026 Arkansas State Football Non-Conference Schedule

September 5: at Memphis

September 12: vs. West Georgia

September 19: at TCU

September 26: vs. Kennesaw State

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