JAYLEN RAYNOR NEWS

Trio of touchdowns in bowl game Raynor was 18-for-30 passing for 221 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 38-31 win over Bowling Green. He also had seven rushes for a loss of five yards wi...

Impact Raynor did just enough in the contest to get the Red Wolves a win, and the effort boosted the sophomore to 2,783 passing yards and a 16:10 TD:INT ratio for the 2024 campaign., adding 137 carries for 387 yards and a trio of scores on the ground. He finished with a similar campaign to his freshman season in 2024 and should resume starting duties in 2025 for Arkansas State.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raynor and Wallace lead Arkansas State past Bowling Green 38-31 in the 68 Ventures Bowl

Jaylen Raynor passed for 221 yards and two touchdowns to go with a rushing score, and Zak Wallace had 99 yards rushing and a TD to help Arkansas State beat Bowling Green 38-31 in t...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in regular-season finale Raynor was 22-for-36 passing for 261 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 40-32 loss to Old Dominion. He also had 15 rushes for eight yards.

Impact Raynor threw three touchdown passes for a second consecutive game, and completed 61.1 percent of his pass attempts. With just a bowl game left on the schedule, Raynor has accumulated 2,562 passing yards and a 14:9 TD:INT while adding 392 yards and two scores as a rusher.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws three touchdowns Raynor completed 18 of 26 passes for 170 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 28-21 victory over Louisiana-Monroe. He also had 12 rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Raynor was highly effective in Week 13, completing more than 66 percent of his pass attempts for the second time this season and tying his season high in passing touchdowns. After dazzling as a freshman, Raynor has experienced some growing pains in 2024, accumulating 2,301 passing yards and an 11:8 TD:INT across 11 games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 100 yards Raynor was 10-for-17 passing for 97 yards during Saturday's 27-20 win versus Georgia State. He also had 16 rushes for 114 yards.

Impact Raynor took advantage of Georgia State's soft run defense, tallying a career-high 114 yards on 16 attempts. Despite the monster day on the ground, Raynor didn't amass an excellent fantasy score, throwing for less than 100 yards and failing to find the endzone. Through 10 games, Raynor has completed 61.3 percent of his pass attempts for 2,131 yards and an 8:8 TD:INT. He's also added 362 yards and two scores on the ground.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in lopsided defeat Raynor completed 23 of 35 passes for 167 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 55-19 defeat versus Louisiana. He also had seven rushes for negative two yards...

Impact The Ragin' Cajuns defense gave Raynor fits Saturday. The sophomore threw two interceptions and logged less than 175 passing yards for the first time since Week 4. After totaling 2,543 passing yards and a 17:7 TD:INT in 11 games last season, Raynor has 2,034 passing yards and an 8:8 TD:INT through nine games in 2024.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another impressive game Raynor was 25-for-40 passing for 349 yards during Saturday's 34-31 win against Troy. He also had 12 rushes for 71 yards.

Impact Raynor set a season high in passing yards while topping 70 rushing yards for the second time this year. The sophomore quarterback threw six interceptions during his first six games, but he's rebounded with two straight games without a pick. Overall, Raynor has passed for 1,867 yards and has nine total touchdowns.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores thrice in win Raynor completed 20 of 31 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 44-28 victory against Southern Miss. He also had six rushes for 34 yards.

Impact Raynor was kept to less than 200 passing yards for the third time this year but threw for three touchdowns for the first time. He also produced on the ground, churning out his most rushing yards since Week 2. Through seven games, Raynor has racked up 1,518 passing yards and a 7:6 TD:INT while adding 179 yards and two scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raynor throws 3 TD passes to help Arkansas State beat Southern Miss 44-28

Jaylen Raynor threw three touchdown passes, Ja’Quez Cross had 127 yards rushing and accounted for two TDs and Arkansas State beat Southern Miss 44-28

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles against Bobcats Raynor was 24-for-38 passing for 207 yards and one interception during Saturday's 41-9 defeat versus Texas State. He also had 10 rushes for 10 yards.

Impact Once again, Raynor wasn't able to make an impact on the ground, finishing with fewer than 25 rush yards for a fourth consecutive game. He cleared that mark in seven of his 11 games last season. The sophomore also threw his sixth interception of the season, matching his total touchdown count. Through six games, Raynor has completed 123 of his 205 pass attempts (60 percent) for 1,332 yards.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Massive day through air Raynor completed 30 of 39 passes for 345 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 18-16 victory versus South Alabama. He also had eight rushes for negative eight yards.

Impact It was a much-needed bounce-back performance for Raynor, popping for season highs in completion percentage and passing yards while not turning the ball over. The signal caller was benched in Week 4 after throwing two early interceptions, but he remained under center coming out of the team's Week 5 bye. Raynor had combined for 208 yards and a 0:3 TD:INT across his previous two starts.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benched in first half Raynor was 5-for-16 passing for 68 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 52-7 defeat to Iowa State. He also had six rushes for 21 yards.

Impact Raynor started Saturday and played six drives, resulting in four punts and a pair of interceptions. The Red Wolves turned to Timmy McClain after Raynor's second interception, marking the second straight week Raynor has been benched. McClain outperformed Raynor, going 4-for-7 with 50 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions. It's unclear if Raynor will be under center against South Alabama in Week 5, but fantasy managers should steer clear of the Red Wolves' quarterbacks until there's more clarity.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stumped by Michigan Raynor was 19-for-33 passing for 140 yards and one interception during Saturday's 28-18 loss to Michigan.

Impact Raynor threw an interception for a third straight contest and failed to surpass 150 passing yards. In addition, Raynor finished with zero rushing yards, a rare occurrence for the dual-threat sophomore. He was removed from the game with 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter while the Red Wolves trailed 28-3. Though it's unclear if Raynor was benched due to poor play or because of the blowout, backup Timmy McClain led back-to-back touchdown drives. Raynor is likely to remain the starter next week at Iowa State, but McClain's performance could have shortened Raynor's leash.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dominantes on ground Raynor was 21-for-32 passing for 255 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 28-24 victory against Tulsa. He also had 19 rushes for 73 yards with one touchdown...

Impact Raynor topped 300 all-purpose yards for a second straight week but put a focus on the run game in Week 2. The sophomore signal caller attempted a career-high 19 rushes and finished with the second best rushing yard total of his career. Through two games, Raynor is 45-for-79 (57 percent) with 572 passing yards and a 3:2 TD:INT. He's added 122 yards and two scores on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dominantes on ground Raynor was 21-for-32 passing for 255 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 28-24 victory against Tulsa. He also had 19 rushes for 73 yards with one touchdown...

Impact Raynor topped 300 all-purpose yards for a second straight week but put a focus on the run game in Week 2. The sophomore signal caller attempted a career-high 19 rushes and finished with the second best rushing yard total of his career. Through two games, Raynor is 45-for-79 (57 percent) with 572 passing yards and a 3:2 TD:INT. He's added 122 yards and two scores on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws for 300 yards Raynor completed 24 of 47 passes for 317 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 34-31 win over Central Arkansas. He also had 15 rushes for 49 yards with one to...

Impact Raynor's first start of his sophomore year offered a mixed bag of results. He topped 300 passing yards for the third time in his career but threw an interception and lost a fumble. However, Raynor captained a seven-play, 70-yard game-winning touchdown drive immediately after the fumble. The second-year signal caller leaned on wideouts Corey Rucker and Courtney Jackson, with the pair combining for 21 targets.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws for 300 yards Raynor completed 24 of 47 passes for 317 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 34-31 win over Central Arkansas. He also had 15 rushes for 49 yards with one to...

Impact Raynor's first start of his sophomore year offered a mixed bag of results. He topped 300 passing yards for the third time in his career but threw an interception and lost a fumble. However, Raynor captained a seven-play, 70-yard game-winning touchdown drive immediately after the fumble. The second-year signal caller leaned on wideouts Corey Rucker and Courtney Jackson, with the pair combining for 21 targets.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Middling in loss Raynor was 19-for-38 passing for 263 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 35-21 defeat to Marshall. He also had 10 rushes for negative nine yards.

Impact Although Raynor finished with his best passing yardage total since Week 9, he only found the endzone once and turned the ball over twice -- once on an interception and once via fumble). The true freshman will finish his regular season with 2,293 passing yards and a 15:6 TD:INT while adding 331 yards and five scores as a rusher over 10 appearances.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet despite offensive outburst Raynor was 14-for-17 passing for 196 yards during Saturday's 77-31 win over Texas State. He also had six rushes for seven yards.

Impact Raynor was left out of Arkansas State's scoring bonanza, failing to find the end zone or top 200 passing yards despite the team putting up 77 points. Through nine games, Raynor has logged 2,030 passing yards and a 14:5 TD:INT while adding 340 yards and five scores.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by USA Raynor was 15-for-28 passing for 186 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 21-14 defeat against South Alabama. He also had 10 rushes for nine yards.

Impact For a second straight contest, Raynor posted a passing total below 200 yards. He was also unable to find an impact on the ground, finishing with his second fewest rushing yards of 2023. He'll look to get back on track Saturday against Texas State.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs for two touchdowns Raynor completed 18 of 28 passes for 194 yards during Saturday's 37-17 win against Louisiana. He also had 15 rushes for 53 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Though Raynor was held to under 200 passing yards, he made up for his shortcomings on the ground, notching 53 yards and two touchdowns. In six games as a starter, Raynor has 1,570 passing yards and a 12:4 TD:INT with 242 rush yards and five scores.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dual-threat Raynor paces Arkansas State past Louisiana-Lafayette for 37-17 win

Jaylen Raynor threw for 194 yards, ran for 53 yards and reached the end zone twice on the ground to help Arkansas State beat Louisiana-Lafayette 37-17

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falls shy of 300 yards Raynor was 15-for-30 passing for 298 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 34-24 victory against Louisiana-Monroe. He also had eight rushes for 25 yards with...

Impact Though Raynor only completed 50 percent of his pass attempts he nearly reached the 300-yard milestone. However, he made up for it with 25 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Through six games, Raynor has racked up 1,454 yards and a 13:4 TD:INT through the air and 271 yards and three touchdowns as a rusher.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes for 300 yards Raynor completed 19 of 35 passes for 306 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 27-17 loss against Coastal Carolina. He also had 11 rushes for 52 yards.

Impact Raynor turned in an electric fantasy performance, topping 300 passing yards and adding 52 yards on the ground. However, Raynor turned the ball over twice after having thrown just one interception prior to Saturday's tilt.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman Jaylen Raynor ties Arkansas State record with 6 TD passes in 52-28 win over UMass

Freshman Jaylen Raynor tied a school record with six touchdown passes and Arkansas State beat Massachusetts 52-28

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS