Arkansas State long ago recognized that any game it was going to win this season would almost certainly come down to the wire.
The Red Wolves found themselves on the bitter end of things in September and October, coming up empty on potential game-tying or go-ahead drives at Memphis, Old Dominion and Southern Mississippi.
But last week's defensive stand on a Massachusetts two-point conversion that almost certainly would've sent things to overtime was a reminder: ASU, even if not in the prettiest of fashions, could close out a win.
Texas State (4-7, 2-5 Sun Belt) kicker Seth Keller didn't give the Red Wolves that opportunity Saturday evening.