ASU (3-1) handles downpour, UNLV

Arkansas State running back Marcel Murray (34) runs the ball through UNLV defenders during the first quarter Saturday at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro. Murray ran for 95 yards and 1 touchdown in the Red Wolves’ 27-20 victory. - Photo by Thomas MettheJONESBORO -- Consider this confirmation.

For Arkansas State University to put a bow on the most successful start to a season in the school's past 10 years, the Red Wolves needed to defeat back-to-back non-conference FBS opponents for the first time since the Red Wolves went to the FBS 26 years ago.

With No. 1 Alabama as the headliner, a trip to Tulsa after and a home game against UNLV serving as the final act, a daunting four-game…