Preview:
United Athletic Conference Match-up
University of Central Arkansas Bears at Tarleton State University Texans
Saturday, October 17^th at 6:00pm
 
Head-to-Head: 0-4
The Bears and the Texans have played four times, starting in 2021. The Texans have won all four games. The closest game was the 2023 match-up in Conway, the Texans won that one by just 2 points.  
 
Bears: 2-4, (0-2)
Head Coach Nathan Brown (9^th season)
The Bears are playing their 4th road game in a row and 2nd UAC game in a row in Texas. QB Donovyn Omolo is completing 60% of his passes and has 6 passing TDs on 87 completions and 892 yards. Jalen Washington leads the Bears with 474 rushing yards and 4 TDs. Tyrell Pollard has the most receiving yards with 247 while Dakarai Anderson has the most catches with 25. Ashtyn Williams leads the team in tackles with 70, he also has a sack, 3.5 tackles for a loss and 1 interception. Williams is 2nd in the FCS in tackles per game with 11.7 and 4th in total tackles.
 
Texans: 6-0, (1-0)
Head Coach Todd Whitten (17^th season)
The Texans have won their first 6 games of the season including starting their UAC season with a big road win at Austin Peay who was ranked #9. QB Kaden Anderson is completing 63% of his passes, thrown for 15 TDs on 114 completions and 1693 yards. Tylan Hines is the Texans top running back, he has rushed for 596 net yards, 8.1 yard per carry and has scored 4 TDs. Marquis Willis leads the team in receiving yards (573), catches (34) and receiving TDs (5). Linebacker Stephen Woods Jr (39) and Defensive Back Avian Rice (38) are the Texans top tacklers so far this season.
 
Kickoff is set for 6:00pm in Stephenville, Texas. The game will be on ESPN+, The Bear 91.3 and The Point 94.1 or you can follow live stats online.
 
Click here to listen to Captains Triston Edwards and Sir Christian Johnson preview the match-up.