Ryan Aplin News

LITTLE ROCK - With one game remaining in a disappointing year, Arkansas State still has one challenge ahead.

That is simply the business of college football. At the same time, others fear change or allow personal feelings toward a person to outweigh the needs of the institution.

Alex Carrington returned a fumble 27 yards for a touchdown with 3:49 left and Arkansas State overcame a 17-point deficit to beat winless Western Kentucky 24-20 on Thursday night.

Arkansas State at Western Kentucky DATE & TIME: Thursday, December 3rd, 6:00 p.m. FACTS & STATS: Site: LT Smith Stadium -- Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Arkansas State at Western Kentucky December 3, 2009 l Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium Bowling Green, Ky l 6:00 p.m. Radio: Arkansas State Radio Network Television: Sun Belt Network Live Stats: AStateRedWolves.com ON TAP: Arkansas State wraps up its 2009 season Saturday at Western Kentucky in a televised game by the Sun Belt Network.

Line: Arkansas State by 7 1/2. Series Record: Arkansas State leads 10-8. Last Meeting: 2008, Arkansas State 33-28. Both teams have endured their share of disappointing losses.

The Sports Network has a preview of ASU's upcoming game against Middle Tennessee State.

Dwight Dasher threw four touchdown passes to lead Middle Tennessee to a 38-14 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday.

LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Tech returned to the Division II playoffs with authority.

Arkansas State held its weekly football press conference with head coach Steve Roberts Wednesday at the ASU Football Facility.

Offensively, Ryan Aplin , Derek Lawson and Allen Muse all made their first career start, while J.T. Jordan made his first start this season against Florida Atlantic.

Jeff Van Camp threw three touchdown passes to lead Florida Atlantic over Arkansas State 35-18 on Saturday.

ARKANSAS STATE: Ryan Aplin came off the bench and pulled the Red Wolves within three points, but a late interception sealed a 21-18 victory for UL-Lafayette. The freshman quarterback came in with ASU trailing 21-3 in the third quarter and he led two long scoring drives in the fourth quarter to make it a 21-18 game.

The strong hands that Lance Kelley developed as a receiver came in handy for UL during the closing minutes of last week's 21-18 win over Arkansas State.

Lance Kelley's interception with 2:52 left stopped Arkansas State's comeback and saved Louisiana-Lafayette's 21-18 victory Saturday.

Lance Kelley's interception with 2:52 left stopped Arkansas State's comeback and saved Louisiana-Lafayette's 21-18 victory Saturday.

Reggie Arnold rushed for four touchdowns to lead Arkansas State to a 61-0 victory over MVSU Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.