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Arkansas State Football Team History


Arkansas State Red Wolves
Arkansas State University
 Jonesboro, AR
Founded: 1909
Stadium: Centennial Bank Stadium
Capacity: 30,406
Colors: Scarlet & Black
Coach: Forrest W. England
Conference: Arkansas Intercollegiate-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1911  <-- 1946 <- 1947 -> 1948 --> 2024
1947 Season Highlights
 Forrest W. England enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Arkansas State.
 
1947 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 27  vs. Southeast Missouri State  25   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 4  @ Western Kentucky  14   14   T       
 Sat., Oct. 11  vs. Arkansas-Monticello  28   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 18  @ Washington (MO)  14   40   L       
 Sat., Oct. 25  vs. Central Arkansas  0   0   T       
 Sat., Nov. 1  vs. Southern Illinois  7   12   L       
    Pensacola NAS (FL)  7   6   W       
 Mon., Nov. 17  @ Memphis  19   19   T       
 Sat., Nov. 22  @ Centre (KY)  45   0   W       
 
1947 Season Totals
  Record4-2 -3
  Points Scored159
  Scoring Average17.7
  Points Allowed91
  Defense Average10.1
  Opponents Record9-6
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record2-1 -1
  Away Record1-1 -2
1947 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1947 Arkansas Intercollegiate- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Arkansas State 4-2-315991   Forrest W. England

1947 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1947 All Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.