JONESBORO, Ark. (3/1/21) – Entering its first season under new head coach Butch Jones, the Arkansas State football team announced its 2021 schedule Monday.
A-State will open its upcoming campaign with back-to-back home games for the first time since 1987, hosting Central Arkansas in its season opener on Sept. 4 and facing Memphis the following Saturday on Sept. 11. The Red Wolves will also open their season at home for the sixth time over the last nine years.
A-State and Central Arkansas will play each other for the 27th time and second consecutive season after picking up a 50-27 victory over the Bears at Centennial Bank Stadium last year.