***@ Arkansas State Pregame Thread***

[Letterkenny]

The Ohio game was really fluky with the illness stuff going around at that time. I'm sure the staff also learned from it so they can handle it better if it does happen again. I also think that the depth is in a much better place now as well.

Ohio is also usually good. Arkansas State is not. They've gone 9-3 the last three seasons. Already beat WVU and almost beat Rutgers this year.

 

[cytor]

Pretty sure only BYU and us dont sell beer. Guess we are the only 2 fanbases with SLOBS.

ISU has drinking in the lots
BYU has soaking in the lots

 

[Letterkenny]

This is such a Campbell-ism its funny.

Still, a mobile QB is usually this defense's weakness. He appears to be very accurate @ 72.3%, but vs Arkansas he only had an average of 3.8 yards per completion compared to Rocco's 7.9. He would be the key to keeping their drives going.

I'm guessing they throw a ton of screen passes. We usually defend those pretty well because our corners are DOGS when it comes to tackling.

I remember Geno Smith's senior year at WVU he had super efficient passing numbers. Like 72% completion rate. Over half his completions were behind the line of scrimmage because West Virginia's system threw a **** ton of screen passes to the receivers.

 

[Letterkenny]

I'm guessing they throw a ton of screen passes. We usually defend those pretty well because our corners are DOGS when it comes to tackling. Maybe he's improved a lot, but he went 5/16 for 68 yards, 0 TDs and 2 INTs against us last year with 21 yards rushing.

I remember Geno Smith's senior year at WVU he had super efficient passing numbers. Like 72% completion rate. Over half his completions were behind the line of scrimmage because West Virginia's system threw a **** ton of screen passes to the receivers.

 

[cyclonemagic]

Yes they do.

 

[BigJCy]

On the TV call Saturday:

14 Iowa State @ Arkansas State
3:00 PM
ESPN2
Mike Monaco, Kirk Morrison

506 Sports - College Football: Week 14, 2025

 

[ZorkClone]

I'm guessing they throw a ton of screen passes. We usually defend those pretty well because our corners are DOGS when it comes to tackling.

I remember Geno Smith's senior year at WVU he had super efficient passing numbers. Like 72% completion rate. Over half his completions were behind the line of scrimmage because West Virginia's system threw a **** ton of screen passes to the receivers.

So true! Just off the top of my head I can think of a few plays already that they completely blew up the play, even with well set up screen blocking.

 

[Die4Cy]

I'm guessing they throw a ton of screen passes. We usually defend those pretty well because our corners are DOGS when it comes to tackling.

I remember Geno Smith's senior year at WVU he had super efficient passing numbers. Like 72% completion rate. Over half his completions were behind the line of scrimmage because West Virginia's system threw a **** ton of screen passes to the receivers.

Part of the Chicago Bears drafting of Mitch Trubisky at #2 in 2017 was based on his completion rate. But the North Carolina offense he came out of was the same thing. Let's just say it didn't work out.

 

[CoachHines3]

I don't know man. Does their stadium sell beer?

all future away sites must be vetted and we will only accept if the stadium sells beer.

 

[BigJCy]

WU now saying High of 98 Saturday.

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/ar/jonesboro

 

[Aclone]

I had to go back and rewatch this, because it seemed off to me. For those of you who didn’t catch it yet, this is an intentional misquote of what Campbell actually said.

He was actually said it in terms of mobility, throwbity, playmaking standpoint. The quote chopped that right out of the middle.

In short, he’s a better combination of mobility and passer than anyone we’ll yet play. In other words, the passers aren’t terribly mobile.

Lying through omission is still lying. Irresponsible journalism.

Six minute mark.

 

[Aclone]

He went 5-16 for 68 yards and 2 INTs against us last year. He's ... not the best QB we'll play this year. To put it mildly

Fortunately, that’s not what CMC actually said.

 

[Aclone]

Coach trolling or what? LOL

Misquote.

 

[Hoggins]

JP on the coaches show talked about going to Arkansas State saved $4 million. Interesting to hear. Can listen on the varsity app

 

[bosco]

There goes Matt, being an ARMCHAIR AD

Stay in your lane Matt. Does Pollard tell you how to sub the RB's

 

[JP4CY]

On the TV call Saturday:

14 Iowa State @ Arkansas State
3:00 PM
ESPN2
Mike Monaco, Kirk Morrison

506 Sports - College Football: Week 14, 2025

That that was the Dateline Morrison but his name is Keith.

 

[Marcelason78]

Stay in your lane Matt. Does Pollard tell you how to sub the RB's

Might be the explanation on why Hansen goes out for two quarters….

 

[madguy30]

Does Ark State's stadium sell beer? I feel like that's an avenue of discussion we haven't had on this site yet.

I had a couple of beers in Camp Randall Saturday and it was fantastic.

 

[JP4CY]

I had a couple of beers in Camp Randall Saturday and it was fantastic.

Did you jump around?

 

[1UNI2ISU]

JP on the coaches show talked about going to Arkansas State saved $4 million. Interesting to hear. Can listen on the varsity app

I'm going to need to see the math on that one. Arkansas State was just bought by Virginia for 2027 for $1.1M.

Was he planning on losing $5.1M on gameday? Is traveling to Jonesboro free?