South Alabama tops Arkansas State 56-49 in high-scoring affair
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 3:50 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
South Alabama defeated Arkansas State 56-49 on Thursday night in Jonesboro, marking the highest scoring FBS game of the season. Keenan Phillips led South Alabama with 157 rushing yards, three touchdowns, and a 100-yard kickoff return. The game featured 62 combined points in the first half, with both teams showcasing strong offensive performances. South Alabama improved to 4-2, matching last season's win total, while Arkansas State fell to 2-4. Next, South Alabama will face Marshall on October 20, and Arkansas State will take on Southern Miss on October 17.
- •Keenan Phillips rushed for 157 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Arkansas State's Trey Owens threw for 418 yards and four touchdowns.
- •The game featured a record 62 combined points in the first half.
- •South Alabama's victory snapped a two-game skid in the series.
- •Next games: South Alabama at Marshall, Arkansas State at Southern Miss.
- 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — South Alabama beats Arkansas State 56-49 in the highest scoring FBS game this season
"(AP) — Keenan Phillips ran for 157 yards and three touchdowns, and he added a 100-yard kickoff return as South Alabama beat Arkansas State 56-49 on Thursday night for the most combined points of any FBS game this season.South Alabama (4-2, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference) matched its win total from a season ago when it finished 4-8.
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