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ASU's first downs slow down offense

WHEN 6:30 p.m. Central

WHERE Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Ala.

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JONESBORO -- A good portion of Arkansas State's yards were gained in the fourth quarter of Friday's loss to Toledo.

At the time, the Rockets were leading 31-3 in the eventual 31-10 victory over the Red Wolves, so a letdown on the visitor's part could have been a partial explanation. But ASU Coach Blake Anderson thinks another element helped -- when coaches decided to back off their preferred up-tempo offense and let their new quarterback take his time.