Arkansas State Red Wolves is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -8.3. Arkansas State Red Wolves enters the season with a power rating of -8.3, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Arkansas State Red Wolves head to Memphis next in Week 1. In 2025, Arkansas State Red Wolves went 6-6 overall, 7-5 against the spread, and 4-8 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Arkansas State Red Wolves Power Rating of -8.3 is 8.5 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Arkansas State Red Wolves have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 4,306 miles, ranking 118th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Memphis | 64 mi | 127 mi |
| Week 2 | West Georgia | Home | 127 mi |
| Week 3 | TCU | 440 mi | 1,007 mi |
| Week 4 | Kennesaw State | Home | 1,007 mi |
| Week 5 | Louisiana | 396 mi | 1,800 mi |
| Week 6 | South Alabama | Home | 1,800 mi |
| Week 7 | Southern Miss | 321 mi | 2,441 mi |
| Week 8 | Georgia State | Home | 2,441 mi |
| Week 9 | — | Bye | |
| Week 10 | UL Monroe | Home | 2,441 mi |
| Week 11 | Coastal Carolina | 677 mi | 3,795 mi |
| Week 12 | Louisiana Tech | 255 mi | 4,306 mi |
| Week 13 | Troy | Home | 4,306 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Arkansas State entered the season with a four-man battle to replace Jaylen Raynor, and no clear starter has emerged. Texas transfer Trey Owens offers prototypical pocket size, Ethan Crawford brings a breakaway running threat, and Vanderbilt transfers Drew Dickey and Jérémy St-Hilaire add experience. The offense's identity and tempo under new coordinator Garrett Altman will depend on who wins the job, but the lack of separation so far leaves the passing game in flux.
After tying for the Sun Belt lead with 39 sacks in 2025, the Red Wolves must replace nearly their entire front. Only sophomore defensive tackle Ryan Reese returns among the interior rotation, and six of the ends on the spring roster were first-year transfers. The pass rush that fueled last season's turnaround is unproven, putting pressure on a secondary that allowed 245 passing yards per game in 2025.
Running backs Devin Spencer and Kenyon Clay combined for 1,082 rushing yards last year and return behind a transfer-bolstered offensive line. On special teams, Chauncy Cobb was first-team All-Sun Belt as a kick returner, averaging 26.9 yards per return with two touchdowns, and Clune Van Andel is a reliable kicker who went 21-of-27 in 2025. These units give Arkansas State a foundation while the quarterback and defensive line settle.
Safety AG McGhee is the top returning tackler with 83 stops in 2025, and cornerbacks Brandon Greil and Brandon Barnes were starters in last year's secondary. Kennesaw State transfer Five Hamilton adds depth. However, the unit struggled against the pass a year ago, and with a rebuilt pass rush, the secondary will need to hold up longer in coverage to avoid big plays.
Arkansas State lost four of its first five games in 2025 before winning six of its last eight to reach a bowl. With a more manageable schedule featuring only one Power 4 opponent, the Red Wolves have a chance to build momentum early. But the unresolved quarterback situation and unproven defensive line mean the first few weeks will be critical for establishing an identity and avoiding another slow start.
Arkansas State Red Wolves is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Arkansas State Red Wolves holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -8.3, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Arkansas State Red Wolves's home field advantage rating is 3.1 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Arkansas State Red Wolves travels 4,306 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 118th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Arkansas State Red Wolves: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -8.3.
