The 2018 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team represented

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in the

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. The Red Wolves played their home games at

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, and competed in the West Division of the

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. They were led by fifth-year head coach

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Previous season

The Red Wolves finished the 2017 season 7–5, 6–2 in Sun Belt play to finish in third place. They received a bid to the

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where they lost to

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Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Sun Belt coaches poll

On July 19, 2018, the Sun Belt released their preseason coaches poll with the Red Wolves predicted to finish as champions of the West Division. They were also predicted to win the Sun Belt Championship game.

Preseason All-Sun Belt Teams

The Red Wolves had nine players selected to the preseason all-Sun Belt teams. Quarterback Justice Hansen was selected as the preseason offensive player of the year. Offense ''1st team'' Justice Hansen – QB Warren Wand – RB

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– WR Lanard Bonner– OL ''2nd team'' Jacob Still – OL Defense ''1st team'' Ronheen Bingham – DL Justin Clifton – DB ''2nd team'' BJ Edmonds – DB Special teams ''2nd team'' Cody Grace – P

Schedule

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Game summaries

Southeast Missouri State

At Alabama

At Tulsa

UNLV

At Georgia Southern

Appalachian State

Georgia State

At Louisiana

South Alabama

At Coastal Carolina

Louisiana–Monroe

At Texas State

Vs. Nevada (Arizona Bowl)

References

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Arkansas State Red Wolves football seasons

Arkansas State Red Wolves football The Arkansas State Red Wolves football team represents Arkansas State University in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) college football competition. The team was founded in 1911 and has com ...

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