Kaden Anderson throws five touchdown passes in Tarleton State's win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Kaden Anderson threw a career-high five touchdown passes as Tarleton State defeated Central Arkansas 49-35 on Saturday night during homecoming in Stephenville, Texas. The game was tied at 28 entering the fourth quarter before Tarleton State scored three touchdowns to pull ahead. Anderson completed 21 of 29 passes for 279 yards, with two touchdowns going to Tanner Schmidt, who had seven receptions for 114 yards. Central Arkansas's Donovyn Omolo passed for 310 yards and three touchdowns, but the team fell to 2-5 overall. Tarleton State improves to 7-0 on the season and will face West Georgia next Saturday.
- •Tarleton State scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
- •Anderson's five touchdowns contribute to the team's strong season performance.
- •Total yards were close, with Tarleton State gaining 507 to Central Arkansas's 491.
- •Central Arkansas will play against UT Rio Grande next Saturday.
- •This win keeps Tarleton State's perfect record intact.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Kaden Anderson's 5 TD passes power Tarleton State to 49-35 win over Central Arkansas
"STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Kaden Anderson threw a career-high five touchdown passes, Tarleton State dominated the fourth quarter, and the Texans defeated Central Arkansas 49-35 to win their homecoming game on Saturday night with an eye toward the top of the Football Championship Subdivision polls. 2 in the Stats Perform Top 25, is likely headed to the top of the FCS polls after North Dakota defeated No.
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