FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Corey Rucker had 166 yards and a score, Jaylen Raynor passed for 288 yards and three touchdowns and Arkansas State beat Missouri State 34-28 on Thursday night in the inaugural Xbox Bowl.
Luck finished his college career with 4,111 yards, ranking 21st in the FBS. He is Arkansas State’s career leader in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
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The Red Wolves (7-6), playing in their third straight bowl game, took control in the first half. They opened the game on four consecutive drives, with Leno connecting with Jalen Bonelli for a 7-yard touchdown reception to open the scoring.
Luck’s 71-yard catch late in the first quarter capped a four-game, 95-yard drive. Missouri State countered with a 39-yard reception from Dash Luke to extend the lead to 14-7.
Chauncy Cobb’s 4-yard scramble gave the Red Wolves a 24-7 lead going into halftime.
The Bears (7-6) got back within one on fourth-quarter touchdown runs from Raymond Green Jr., Luke and Jamariah Robinson, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
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Luke led the way with 169 yards on seven catches, and Jacob Clark passed for 349 yards and four scores.
The Red Wolves won their second consecutive bowl game for the first time since the 2013-14 season. Arkansas State is 6-7 in bowl games since returning to the FBS level in 1992.
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