The rematch many fans of two in-state programs have wanted is coming a year early.
Arkansas State University and the University of Central Arkansas will play this season Sept. 19, the two schools announced Friday. The decision to play this fall came after both universities had slots open in their schedules after games were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. ASU lost its games against Howard on Sept. 12 and at Michigan on Sept. 19, while UCA lost its game at Missouri on Sept. 5.
The Bears upset the Red Wolves 28-24 in their last meeting in 2016, and the teams are scheduled to play again in 2021.