Arkansas State wide receiver Jeff Foreman (14) reacts Saturday at the end of the Camellia Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. The Red Wolves fell 21-19 in their first bowl game since 2019. More photos at arkansasonline.com/1224camellia/
(Special to the Democrat-Gazette/Laura Chramer)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A late fourth quarter comeback that came up short and a controversial offside call on an onside kick attempt contributed to Arkansas State falling to Northern Illinois 21-19 on Saturday in the Camellia Bowl at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala.
Northern Illinois dominated time of possession, controlling the ball for 40:25, while Arkansas State had possession for 19:35 and only ran a total of 57 offensive plays. Antario Brown was the workhorse for the Huskies, rushing for 132 yards on 25 carries.
But the game figures to be remembered for an offside penalty against the Red Wolves' Adam Jones with 1:10 remaining on an onside-kick attempt that was recovered by ASU's Melique Straker. The call left ASU Coach Butch Jones red in the face and took away an opportunity for the Red Wolves to complete a comeback.
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