October 12th, 2026 5:00pm
Week six brought another full slate of conference action across the Great American Conference, with several teams making moves as the regular season continues. Here is a look back at how each game played out.
East Central 58 at Arkansas Tech 56
East Central and Arkansas Tech put on an offensive show in Russellville, with the Tigers coming away with a 58-56 win after a late field goal sealed the game.
East Central held a 38-20 lead at halftime, but Arkansas Tech mounted a comeback in the second half, eventually taking a 56-55 lead with 1:34 remaining. The Tigers responded with a 10-play drive that covered 52 yards, setting up Gabriel Ogura for a 26-yard field goal with 10 seconds left. Arkansas Tech had one final chance, but its 54-yard field goal attempt sailed wide as time expired.
Sergio Kennedy led the way for East Central, throwing for 420 yards and four touchdowns. Kaden Jones hauled in 12 catches for 289 yards and three scores, while Quincy Thompson added three rushing touchdowns. Arkansas Tech's Tracy Daniels rushed for 175 yards as the Wonder Boys nearly completed the comeback.
Ogura finished with three field goals and seven extra points, accounting for 16 of East Central's points. His game-winning kick helped earn him GAC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. Jones also earned GAC Offensive Player of the Week honors after setting East Central and GAC single-game records with 289 receiving yards.
The win moved East Central to 5-1 on the season, its best start since 1983
Southeastern Oklahoma State 24 at Harding 38
Southeastern Oklahoma State gave No. 2 Harding a challenge in Searcy, taking a 21-7 lead in the second quarter before the Bisons rallied for a 38-24 win. The Savage Storm used two defensive touchdowns to build their advantage, but the Bisons scored 24 unanswered points after going behind by 14.
The Savage Storm found an unusual way to build their lead, scoring two defensive touchdowns on consecutive Harding possessions in the span of eight seconds. Kole McKnight returned an interception 50 yards for a score, and William Wallis recovered a fumble and returned it 20 yards for another touchdown. Harding responded before halftime, cutting the deficit to 21-17 before taking its first lead in the third quarter.
Andrew Miller proved difficult to contain as the game progressed, finishing with 229 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Jeff Regan added 134 yards on the ground, including an 83-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Miller then broke free for an 88-yard score on Harding's next possession, helping the Bisons pull away after Southeastern had cut the lead to seven.
Southeastern struggled to get its offense going on the ground, finishing with just 12 net rushing yards. The Savage Storm were held scoreless in the third quarter and managed only a field goal in the fourth, while Harding added two long touchdown runs to secure the win.
The loss dropped Southeastern to 4-2, while Harding improved to 6-0 and extended its conference winning streak to 21 games.
Southern Arkansas 18 at Southwestern Oklahoma State 28
SWOSU came up with a big fourth-quarter response to pull away from Southern Arkansas, scoring 21 points in the final period to earn a 28-18 win at home.
The game stayed close through three quarters, with Southern Arkansas taking a 10-7 lead on a third-quarter field goal. SWOSU had an opportunity to take control earlier, but a fourth-and-goal stop at the one-yard line kept the Bulldogs off the scoreboard and preserved the Muleriders' lead.
SWOSU finally broke through with a five-yard touchdown run by Red Martel with just over seven minutes remaining. The Bulldogs added to their lead moments later when Kelton Moore returned an interception 43 yards for a touchdown. After the defense forced another turnover, Duce Hart scored on a six-yard run to make it 28-10 with just over two minutes left.
Southern Arkansas added a late touchdown and two-point conversion to cut the deficit to 10. The Muleriders then recovered an onside kick, giving them another opportunity, but SWOSU's defense came up with a fourth-down stop to secure the win.
The Bulldogs finished with 355 yards of total offense, including 243 rushing yards, while holding the Muleriders to 278 total yards. Charles Mutter led SWOSU with 99 rushing yards, and Braxton Etheridge threw for 112 yards and a touchdown.
Oklahoma Baptist 34 at Arkansas-Monticello 20
Oklahoma Baptist used a strong start and five takeaways to earn a 34-20 road win over Arkansas-Monticello, snapping its two-game losing streak and evening its record at 3-3.
The Bison scored twice in the opening quarter to take a 14-6 lead, then added a field goal before halftime to go up 17-6. Arkansas-Monticello moved the ball throughout the afternoon, but turnovers repeatedly stalled the Boll Weevils' efforts to get back into the game. OBU intercepted Drew Forkner three times and forced two fumbles, keeping UAM from turning its offensive production into enough points.
Jason Ceniti led the Bison on both sides of the offense, throwing for 284 yards and a touchdown while adding 87 rushing yards and another score. Jacob Trimble caught four passes for 125 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown reception early in the fourth quarter that pushed OBU's lead to 34-13.
Arkansas-Monticello finished with 514 yards of total offense, nearly 90 more than OBU, but could not overcome its five turnovers. Dave Alston rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown, while Drew Forkner threw for 342 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions. The Boll Weevils added a late touchdown to make it 34-20, but the Bison recovered the ensuing onside kick and closed out the win.
Henderson State 34 at Northwestern 7
Henderson State remained unbeaten with a 34-7 road win over Northwestern Oklahoma State, improving to 6-0 on the season. The Reddies controlled the game defensively, holding the Rangers scoreless through the first three quarters while building a 20-0 lead.
Jordan Walker led Henderson's offense with 365 yards of total offense and three touchdowns. He threw for 264 yards and a touchdown while adding 101 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. Bo Simpson also found the end zone with a one-yard touchdown run, while Michael Jones hauled in a 24-yard touchdown pass just before halftime.
Northwestern struggled to find its footing against the Reddies' defense, managing just 191 yards of total offense. The Rangers finally got on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter with a touchdown run by Jayce Morgan, but Henderson answered with two more scores to maintain control and close out the win.
Henderson finished with 522 yards of offense and recorded six sacks defensively, limiting Northwestern to just three conversions on 16 third-down attempts. The win kept the Reddies unbeaten at 6-0, marking their best start since 2021, while Northwestern dropped to 0-6.
Southern Nazarene 14 at Ouachita Baptist 49
Ouachita Baptist cruised to a 49-14 homecoming win over Southern Nazarene on Saturday, scoring on each of its first six offensive possessions to build a commanding 42-7 halftime lead.
Tre Nichols led the Tigers with 294 yards of total offense and four touchdowns, throwing for 215 yards and a score while adding 79 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Chris Henley Jr. added two rushing touchdowns, while Kahlil Smith scored on a fumble recovery in the end zone.
Ouachita extended its lead to 49-7 early in the third quarter before Southern Nazarene added a late touchdown on a 31-yard run by Mikey Moreno. The Tigers finished with 489 yards of total offense, while limiting the Crimson Storm to 297.
During the game, Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich suffered a serious injury and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition, according to the university. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ulrich, his family, and the entire SNU community as they navigate this difficult time. We wish him strength and healing in the days ahead.