ASU ends season with loss at home

JONESBORO -- The flags in the northeast corner were taut, buoyed by 20 mph winds gusting from the southwest.

Blake Grupe set up 48 yards from the south end zone, holder Ryan Hanson kneeling along the right hashmark.

The kicker put his leg through the football as the final three seconds ticked off the clock. And as the ball approached the goal line, it died -- dropping straight to the turf and bouncing harmless in the end zone.

An unsatisfying ending to a fruitless campaign, the Red Wolves again came up short.

Arkansas State wrapped up its worst season since 2000 Saturday afternoon, edged 24-22 by Texas State at Centennial Bank Stadium. The Red Wolves outgained the Bobcats 471-333 and nearly…