Arkansas Democrat-Gazette / Thomas Metthe)
Blake Anderson, the head coach who guided Arkansas State to two Sun Belt Conference titles and six consecutive bowl game appearances over seven seasons, resigned Thursday to accept a head coaching role with another Football Bowl Subdivision program, ASU announced Thursday afternoon.
Multiple national reports Thursday linked Anderson with the coaching opening at Utah State.
A national coaching search will commence immediately to fill the vacancy just six days before the early recruiting signing period opens. Offensive coordinator Keith Heckendorf has been named interim head coach.
The Red Wolves' final game of the season, originally set for 2 p.