Texas State’s game against Arkansas State last season wasn’t played under typical circumstances.
Former head coach Everett Withers was dismissed the Sunday after a 12-7 loss at Troy on Nov. 17, 2018, leaving defensive coordinator and interim head coach Chris Woods less than a week to prepare the team for its season finale inside Bobcat Stadium.
Texas State defeated the Red Wolves once on Nov. 20, 2014, winning the game 45-27, but had lost in the other four matchups. This time was no different. Arkansas State won the Nov. 24 contest, 33-7, finishing the regular season at 8-5 and 5-3 in Sun Belt play and claiming the West Division’s runner-up spot. The team went on to fall to Nevada in overtime, 16-13, on Dec. 29 in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl.
