Central Arkansas returns to Estes Stadium on Saturday to face UT Rio Grande Valley in the first meeting between the programs. The Bears are looking to build momentum at home after five weeks away, while the Vaqueros arrive with a 3-4 record and a possible quarterback return.

By the Numbers
  • Central Arkansas: 2-5 overall, 0-3 in conference.
  • UT Rio Grande Valley: 3-4 overall, 2-3 in conference.
  • Ashtyn Williams has 79 tackles, ranking fifth in the FCS; his 11.3 tackles per game rank fourth.
  • Donovyn Omolo has 1,202 passing yards, seven passing touchdowns and 482 rushing yards for the Bears.
Yes, But

UTRGV may get quarterback Garret Rangel back after an absence, though Aidan Jakobsohn has led the offense with 1,237 passing yards and eight touchdowns.

State of Play
  • Kickoff is Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. CT at Estes Stadium in Conway, Arkansas.
  • The game airs on ESPN+, The Bear 91.3 and The Point 94.1, with live stats available online.
  • The matchup begins a three-game home stretch for Central Arkansas.
What's Next

Central Arkansas will try to turn its return home into a reset, with two more home games to follow. UTRGV’s quarterback availability could shape the matchup.

Bottom Line

The Bears have home-field opportunity and a standout defender in Williams, but UTRGV’s stronger record and potential quarterback boost make this a consequential chance for Central Arkansas to halt its slide.