MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The comeback collapsed as Justice Hansen crumpled to the ground in the final seconds.
The football, knocked loose from the junior quarterback of Arkansas State University, rolled toward midfield. Time expired as an offensive lineman recovered the ball, and Middle Tennessee State rushed the field with a 35-30 victory in the Camellia Bowl.
ASU (7-5, 6-2 Sun Belt Conference) was down 28-10 midway through the third quarter, but the Red Wolves pulled within 35-30 with 5:03 left in the game when Hansen threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to senior receiver Christian Booker.
The Red Wolves had one final shot to win with 1:27 left in the game, starting a drive at the ASU 9.