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Special delivery Blocked punt, recoveries, 'D' cure sore spot

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Blake Anderson thought only he and his assistant coaches were bothered by talk of Arkansas State's recent struggles in nonconference games.

Turns out, it bothered his players, too.

" 'Coach, we're going to get it done,' " Anderson said they told him on Saturday at Camping World Stadium.

Without the benefit of much offense, ASU got the job done with stingy defense and aggressive special-teams play that sparked a 31-13 victory over Central Florida in the Cure Bowl.

Kendall Sanders caught 5 passes for 127 yards and 3 touchdowns -- including one to open both the third and fourth quarters -- to highlight a Red Wolves' offense that was held to a season-low 234 yards.