Football Falls 37-16 in Closing Quarter

Saturday, October 23

Jonesboro, AR (ASU Stadium)

1:00 PM

Florida Atlantic

1-5 , 0-3

Arkansas State *

3-5 , 3-2

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

FAU

Arkansas State

10/23/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football

Box Score

Oct. 23, 2010

Final Stats

JONESBORO, AR (AP) - Anthony Robinson scored two touchdowns and Adrian Hills had a pair of interceptions, one he returned for a touchdown, as Arkansas State scored 28 fourth-quarter points to defeat Florida Atlantic 37-16 Saturday.

The Red Wolves (3-5, 3-2 Sun Belt) trailed 16-9 before Robinson scored on a 28-yard pass from Ryan Aplin with 12:50 remaining. On Florida Atlantic's next possession, Hills intercepted Jeff Van Camp and returned it 37 yards to give Arkansas State the lead for good, 23-16, with 9:23 left.

It was the first of three straight turnovers by Florida Atlantic (1-5, 0-3) that the Red Wolves turned into three touchdowns in a span of 2 minutes and 11 seconds.

A fumble recovery by Brandon Joiner set up a 1-yard run by Jermaine Robertson and a 30-16 lead, and Robinson's 4-yard run capped the scoring.

Robinson had eight catches for 88 yards and a TD. Aplin passed for 230 yards and added 76 yards rushing.

FAU Notes:

Willie Floyd had his first start of the season.

Junior Mickey Groody had his 100th career punt with 13:34 left in the first quarter.

Dino Cox recorded his first career interception. It was a tipped ball batted by Kevin Cyrille.

Tavious Polo was two away from his career high in tackles at the conclusion of the first half. He also recorded three tackles for a loss of yards in the first half. He recorded four in all of last year and 1.5 as a sophomore and none as a freshman. He had one for a loss of six yards coming into the game.

Longsnapper Tim Raber had a career high two tackles.

Michael Lockley had his third blocked field goal of the season and added to his program high total of four.

Lester Jean's 80-yard reception was a career long for the senior. It also marked a career long for senior Jeff Van Camp.

Travis Jones had a 22 yard punt return. It was his career long for Jones and the longest punt return of the 2010 Owl season.

Ross Gornall kicked a 36-yard field a season long for the senior. His previous 2010 long was 30 yards versus UNT. His career long is 42 versus Middle Tennessee in 2009.