ON TAP: Arkansas State, which has won four of the last five Sun Belt Conference titles and made five consecutive bowl-game appearances, will kick off its 2016 campaign Friday with an 8:00 p.m. ESPNU-televised home game against Mid-American Conference member Toledo. Every A-State game can be heard live on 107.9 FM in the Northeast Arkansas area. The live radio broadcast can also be accessed on the official A-State Athletics web site (AStateRedWolves.com) and the A-State Athletics app.
THE PRINCIPALS: Arkansas State is entering its third year under head coach Blake Anderson, who has compiled a 16-10 record at the school while leading the program to back-to-back bowl-game appearances and the 2015 Sun Belt Conference championship.