WEATHERFORD, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team traveled to Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon for a Great American Conference matchup with Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The Weevils held three separate leads throughout the first half but were unable to maintain their advantage, ultimately falling to the Bulldogs, 37-21.
Arkansas-Monticello finished the afternoon with 359 yards of total offense, including 269 yards through the air and 90 on the ground. The Weevils picked up 16 first downs and converted five of their 14 third-down opportunities. Southwestern Oklahoma State finished with 499 yards of total offense, including 360 rushing yards.
Quarterback Drew Forkner completed 11-of-23 passes for 260 yards and two touchdowns, including a 74-yard touchdown connection with Drew Dronet in the second quarter. Beau Bryant also saw action under center, completing two of his three passes for nine yards.
DT McCoy led the receiving corps with six receptions for 115 yards, including a 68-yard reception that set up Arkansas-Monticello's opening touchdown. Dronet followed with a 74-yard touchdown reception, while RJ Hairston added two catches for 49 yards, including a 42-yard gain. Isaiah Roberts contributed two receptions for 23 yards.
Braylon Henry accounted for two of the Weevils' three touchdowns, finding the end zone on a four-yard rushing touchdown in the opening quarter before hauling in a 15-yard touchdown reception in the second. Henry finished with 32 rushing yards on nine carries. Dave Alston led Arkansas-Monticello on the ground with 62 yards on 16 carries, averaging 3.9 yards per attempt. Forkner added 16 net rushing yards on three attempts.
Defensively, Nino Betances and Johnny Richardson led the Weevils with 10 tackles apiece. Betances recorded six solo stops, while Richardson added three solo tackles and seven assists. Antonio Shelton II followed with seven tackles, including a tackle for loss and a forced fumble. Nasjae Richardson and Chris Harris each contributed six tackles, while Rashaad Jackson, Cayden Dominey, and Keyon Clark finished with five apiece.
On special teams, Mekhi Dukes blocked a 33-yard field goal attempt in the third quarter, with Johnny Richardson recovering the ball and returning it 13 yards. Charles Stinson converted all three of his PAT attempts, while Lance Resch totaled 243 yards on seven punts, including a long of 45 yards.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
- 03:25 - UAM | The Weevils capitalized on the defensive takeaway with a five-play, 82-yard scoring drive. Braylon Henry finished the drive with a four-yard touchdown run, and Stinson converted the PAT to give the Weevils a 7-0 advantage.
Second Quarter
- 13:37 - SWO | Southwestern Oklahoma State tied the contest at 7-7 on a 12-yard rushing touchdown.
- 12:50 - UAM | Arkansas-Monticello responded immediately with a two-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that consumed just 47 seconds. Forkner connected with Dronet for a 74-yard touchdown reception. Stinson converted the PAT to put UAM back in front, 14-7.
- 06:13 - SWO | The Bulldogs answered with a seven-yard rushing touchdown, tying the game at 14-14.
- 03:01 - UAM | The Weevils regained the lead with a six-play, 75-yard scoring drive. Forkner found Henry for a 15-yard touchdown reception. Stinson's PAT gave Arkansas-Monticello a 21-14 advantage.
- 01:56 - SWO | SWOSU tied the contest at 21-21 on a 56-yard rushing touchdown.
Third Quarter
- 08:05 - SWO | Southwestern Oklahoma State took its first lead of the afternoon on a safety, giving the Bulldogs a 23-21 advantage.
Fourth Quarter
- 11:40 - SWO | SWOSU extended its lead to 30-21 on an 18-yard rushing touchdown.
- 06:48 - SWO | The Bulldogs added a two-yard rushing touchdown to push their advantage to 37-21.
Up Next
UAM football will return to Monticello next weekend to host Northwestern Oklahoma State for the 2026 Senior Day Game. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, hosted by MidSouth Seed and BASF.
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