The horror began immediately for the Warhawks, when the Red Wolves roared into the end zone less than two minutes into the game. Arkansas State scored 14 in the first quarter. They scored 28 in the second. By the end of the third quarter, an offense that was averaging 18 points per contest had scored its 51st point of the evening.

The defense was in Monster form as well, collecting three sacks and two picks, including one snagged and returned long by Blaise Taylor that set up another easy touchdown. Heck, even the Sun Belt’s poorest punting got a boost, with punter Damon Foncham earning 41 yards per boot.

By the fourth quarter, second and third-team Red Wolves were getting minutes, and the Warhawks managed some garbage time yards. QB Will Collins was 9-15 for 87 yards, but also threw a pick. Caleb Evans didn’t fare much better going 5-14 for 75 yards and a pick of his own. The only bright spot for Viator’s Warhawks was a rumbling, Red Wolves-bouncing 61 yard TD run from Thomas Koufie. Overall, it was a gross and disgusting game for the Warhawks, but then again, it was Halloween.

Some Spooky Statistics

This victory is a credit to Red Wolves Monster D, who limited the Warhawks to ten points. But the game belonged to Justice Hansen, who threw for 303 yards and collected five total TDs.

Warren Wand led all Red Wolves with four receptions (66 yards, 2 TDs), while Johnston White lead all runners with 72 yards.

Red Wolves center Devin Mondie was in street clothes for the second half after suffering a leg injury in the second quarter.

Warhawks didn’t have a bad offensive game on paper: 174 yards rushing, 162 yards passing (336 total)

Up Next

Red Wolves have a short week facing Georgia State on Saturday, while ULM takes on South Alabama next Saturday.