Arkansas State University Coach Blake Anderson has said repeatedly that he doesn't mind his defense giving up yards -- so long as the Red Wolves can sprinkle in a few timely stops here and there.
On Saturday at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta, the Red Wolves' defense stretched that philosophy until it broke.
Georgia State built a 21-0 lead and fended off a Red Wolves' rally in a 52-38 victory. ASU (3-3, 1-1 Sun Belt) allowed 722 yards of offense.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Layne Hatcher's 5-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Omar Bayless with 10:30 left in the fourth quarter cut Georgia State's lead to 38-35.