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Arkansas State Eyes Title After Thrilling Week of Football

11/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated Georgia Southern 34-24 last week and will face Troy Saturday, aiming for the West Division title, with two players rushing for over 100 yards.
Old Dominion Monarchs beat Appalachian State 24-21, aided by Colton Joseph's performance.
Louisiana-Monroe (UL-Monroe) lost to Southern Miss 49-21 despite leading time of possession.
South Alabama Jaguars edged Georgia State 38-31 in overtime.
James Madison Dukes dominated UL-Monroe with 511 yards.

History

Historical Context

In 1978, the NCAA restructured college football by dividing Division I into I-A and I-AA, establishing a formal championship framework. This change allowed teams like the Arkansas State Red Wolves and Old Dominion Monarchs to compete for titles, reflecting the growing competitiveness in college athletics. The inaugural I-AA championship was won by Florida A&M, highlighting the evolving landscape of college football.

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Story summary

Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated Georgia Southern 34-24 last week and will face Troy Saturday, aiming for the West Division title, with two players rushing for over 100 yards.
Old Dominion Monarchs beat Appalachian State 24-21, aided by Colton Joseph's performance.
Louisiana-Monroe (UL-Monroe) lost to Southern Miss 49-21 despite leading time of possession.
South Alabama Jaguars edged Georgia State 38-31 in overtime.
James Madison Dukes dominated UL-Monroe with 511 yards.

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