Sun Belt · 2026

Arkansas State

2025 record 7–6 5–3 conference
Postseason Xbox Bowl W 34–28 vs Missouri State
Head coach Butch Jones
Scheme Spread / 4-3
Conference
C+

Xbox Bowl winner at +1120 / O6.5 fair Under lean (44.71% Over); Raynor exit is the ceiling cut

Portal
B+

Portal #3 holds overall #3

Depth
C

Rucker / Cobb / Hendricks / Hassler continuity on an outdated depth chart; empty WLB + QB reset are the holes

Market odds

To Win Sun Belt
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
To Make Conf. Championship
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
Over 6.5 wins
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%

Recruiting ranks

Overall #3 59 commits · 195.56 pts
Portal #3 31 commits· avg 84.03

Roster notes

Leading story

Ethan Crawford charts QB1 over Jaylen Raynor’s 3,361-yard 2025; Corey Rucker and Chauncy Cobb return as WR poles

Offense

Kenyon Clay at RB1; WR Corey Rucker / Hunter Summers / Chauncy Cobb; TE Tyler Little. OL: Noah Smith / Baker North / Mason Myers / Wil Saxton / Aleric Watson

Defense

Demarcus Hendricks / Simeon Mitchell / Gavin Ransaw / Ethan Hassler; Kyle Taylor; Avante Dickerson / AG McGhee / Brandon Barnes / Braden Jackson / Joe Drew

Key offense

  1. 01
    Corey Rucker WR
    Returning
    • 2025: 75 receptions, 1,032 yds, 4 TD. Listed WR-X
  2. 02
    Chauncy Cobb WR
    Returning
    • 2025: 73 receptions, 797 yds, 1 TD. Listed WR-SL
  3. 03
    Ethan Crawford QB
    Portal
    • Listed QB1

Key defense

  1. 01
    Demarcus Hendricks DE
    Returning
    • 2025: 8.5 sacks. Listed DE1
  2. 02
    Ethan Hassler JACK
    Returning
    • 2025: 8.0 sacks. Listed JACK1
  3. 03
    Kyle Taylor MLB
    Returning
    • 2025: 84 tackles. Listed MLB1