Owens, defense lead Arkansas State to 52-7 win over West Georgia

JONESBORO, Ark. -- — Trey Owens threw two touchdown passes and the Arkansas State defense contributed two touchdowns and a 52-7 romp over West Georgia on Saturday night. Owen, who was 13 of 17 for 135 yards, had a 28-yard connection with Chauncy Cobb and 30-yards with Jaylen Bonelli for a pair of second-quarter touchdowns. Noah Flores returned a fumble 68 yards for a TD to make it 21-0 before the Wolves (0-3) got on the board in the closing seconds of the half. Colton FitzGerald found T.J. Lockley for 37-yards. But early in the third quarter Five Hamilton made a spectacular return of 91 yards after picking off FitzGerald. Kenyon Clay, Drew Dickey and Solomon Baggett had rushing touchdowns as the Red Wolves (1-1) piled up 256 yards on the ground. Up next West Georgia: At ETSU next Saturday. Arkansas State: At TCU next Saturday. ——- Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here. Visit the Top 25 here and see AP’s full college football coverage here.