JONESBORO, Ark. (8/12/16) – The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced that the Red Wolves Foundation will hold its annual preseason Touchdown Club Banquet Thursday, Aug. 25, at 6:00 p.m. at the Convocation Center.

Just nine days prior to the A-State football team's 2016 season opener at Centennial Bank Stadium against Toledo, Red Wolves' fans will have the opportunity to hear exclusive insight from head coach Blake Anderson about the team, its fall camp and upcoming season.

Anderson led A-State to back-to-back winning seasons, a pair of bowl game appearances (2015 New Orleans Bowl and 2014 GoDaddy Bowl) and the 2015 Sun Belt Conference championship his first two seasons at the helm, which also saw the Red Wolves break the school records for total offense (6,174 yards in 2014), average yards total offense (476.5 yards per game in 2014), total plays (1,024 in 2014), points scored (520 in 2015), touchdowns scored (69 in 2015) and interceptions (26 in 2015).

Out of 30 all-time head coaches, Anderson became just the fourth to win at least seven games in his first season at A-State. Now with 16 career victories leading the Red Wolves, he is the first head coach in A-State history to win 12 or more games his first two seasons at the school. Additionally, Anderson is the only head coach in school history to direct the program to 16 wins in 25 or fewer games.

The entire 2016 A-State football team will be in attendance and participate in an autograph and photo opportunity with fans, who will also be able to take pictures with the 2015 Sun Belt Conference trophy and participate in a live auction. The Convocation Center doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and individual tickets are available for $103 each, which includes a dinner.

Tables, which seat eight individuals, may also be purchased at $824 or $1,024 each. Members of the A-State football team will be placed at various tables based upon availability. Tickets may be obtained by contacting the A-State Ticket Office at 870-972-2781.

The Red Wolves reported for fall camp Aug. 3 and held their first practice a day later. A-State has claimed four of the last five Sun Belt Conference championships, including last season with an unblemished 8-0 league record. Arkansas State will kick off its 2016 season Sept. 2 with a home game against Toledo.