As far as FCS opponents go, the Central Arkansas Bears appear to be no slouch.
Oklahoma State hosts Central Arkansas at 6 p.m. Saturday in Boone Pickens Stadium to kick off the Cowboys’ 2023 season. The Bears were picked second in the United Athletic Conference’s preseason poll, picking up five first-place votes.
UCA returns some firepower from last season’s squad that went just 5-6, but the Bears also added some skill this offseason.
Here are three things to know about the Central Arkansas Bears.
1. A Veteran FCS Quarterback
Will McElvain already has experience taking a Big 12 team to deep waters — nearly forcing a monumental upset.