Grambling Tigers @ Arkansas State Red Wolves
Blackman powers Arkansas State to 58-3 win over Grambling
JONESBORO, Ark. -- — James Blackman threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores to power Arkansas State to a 58-3 victory over FCS-member Grambling in a season opener on Saturday.
Blackman threw for 155 yards on 12-of-16 passing with two TDs in the first half. He also scored on a 9-yard run to lead the Red Wolves to a 30-0 lead. Blackman's scoring throws went to Champ Flemings for 29 yards and Seydou Traore for 13.
Blackman opened the scoring in the second half with a 2-yard TD run. Johnnie Lang, AJ Mayer and Mike Sharpe II added scoring runs. Blackman took a seat after completing 3 of 4 passes in the third quarter. He finished with 210 yards.
Lang rushed for 124 yards on 13 carries and Flemings finished with seven catches for 122 yards.
Garrett Urban kicked a 30-yard field goal in the third quarter for Grambling.
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Game Information
Jonesboro, AR


2025 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic - EastSouthwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 4-1 | 6-2 |
| Jackson State | 4-1 | 6-2 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 4-1 | 5-4 |
| Florida A&M | 2-2 | 3-5 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-4 | 4-5 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-4 | 1-7 |
| Southwestern Athletic - WestSouthwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 4-1 | 6-3 |
| Texas Southern | 3-2 | 4-4 |
| Grambling | 3-2 | 6-3 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Alcorn State | 2-3 | 3-6 |
| Southern | 0-5 | 1-8 |
| Sun Belt - EastSun Belt - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 5-0 | 7-1 |
| Coastal Carolina | 4-1 | 5-3 |
| Old Dominion | 3-2 | 6-3 |
| Marshall | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| Georgia Southern | 2-3 | 4-5 |
| App State | 1-4 | 4-5 |
| Georgia State | 0-4 | 1-7 |
| Sun Belt - WestSun Belt - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss | 4-0 | 6-2 |
| Arkansas State | 4-1 | 5-4 |
| Troy | 4-1 | 6-3 |
| Louisiana | 2-3 | 3-6 |
| UL Monroe | 1-4 | 3-6 |
| South Alabama | 1-4 | 2-7 |
| Texas State | 0-4 | 3-5 |
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