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McElvain, Hale lead Central Arkansas to 27-14 victory over North Alabama

FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) Will McElvain passed for 248 yards, Darius Hale had 70 yards rushing, and Central Arkansas defeated North Alabama 27-14 on Saturday.

The Bears (6-3, 3-1 United Athletic Conference) got first-quarter touchdowns on a 17-yard touchdown pass from McElvain to Jarrod Barnes and a 14-yard scoring run from Hale for an early 14-0 lead.

Kylin James added a 65-yard touchdown run for a 21-0 halftime lead and Jake Gaster's 43-yard field goal put the Bears up 24-0 in the third quarter.

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Leaders
Passing Yards: N. Walters2346
Passing TDs: N. Walters21
Rushing Yards: D. Lacey589
Rushing TDs: J. Daniels3
Receiving Yards: T. Kenebrew669
Receiving TDs: T. Kenebrew10
Interceptions: None 
Schedule 2023
Date Opponent Result / Time
8/26 at Mercer L 7 - 17
9/2 vs. Chattanooga W 41 - 27
9/9 at Tarleton State L 31 - 52
9/16 at Tennessee Tech W 20 - 7
9/23 vs. UT Martin L 21 - 37
9/30 vs. Eastern Kentucky L 22 - 32
10/14 at Abilene Christian L 13 - 30
10/21 vs. Utah Tech W 31 - 30
10/28 at Austin Peay L 39 - 49
11/4 vs. Central Arkansas L 14 - 27
11/18 at 4 Florida State L 13 - 58
United Athletic
  Conference Overall
13 Austin Peay 6-0 9-3
Central Arkansas 4-2 7-4
Southern Utah 4-2 6-5
Eastern Kentucky 4-2 5-6
Tarleton State 4-2 8-3
Abilene Christian 3-3 5-6
North Alabama 1-5 3-8
Dixie State 1-5 2-9
Stephen F. Austin 0-6 3-8
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Defense (FCS Rank)