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The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils would travel to Ada, Oklahoma to face the East Central Tigers in a Thursday night contest on September 10.
Coming off an opening season home loss to Southeastern Oklahoma State University the previous week, the Weevils looked to rebound in their first road game of the 2026 season.
East Central would win the coin toss and defer to the second half with UAM receiving the ball to start the game.
Starting from their own 27, the Weevils would drive the field on their first possession, capping the drive off with a three-yard touchdown pass from Drew Forkner to Michael Lott.
Charles Stinson added the extra point for the 7-0 lead.
East Central would add a touchdown on their possession to tie the contest but the Weevils would take the lead on their next possession after covering 62 yards with Forkner connecting with Aiden Whitmore for a 14-yard touchdown reception.
After the extra point the Weevils led 14-7.
East Central would score a second touchdown in the quarter to enter the second quarter tied 14-14.
Both teams would add scores in the second quarter to enter halftime tied at 21.
East Central would take the lead in the third quarter with the Weevils tying the contest 28-28 heading into the fourth quarter.
UAM would go up 31-28 in the fourth but the Tigers would get the next two touchdowns to lead 42-31.
UAM would add a final touchdown in the contest to fall short of their first win of the season 32-37.
Drew Forkner would go 27 of 34 for 316 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.
Michael Lott led in receptions with 10 for 136 yards and two touchdowns.
Baylon Henry scored two rushing touchdowns.
UAM will travel to Arkadelphia on Saturday to face Henderson State at 6 pm.
