The 2012 Central Arkansas Bears football team represented the University of Central Arkansas in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Bears were led by 13th year head coach Clint Conque and played their home games at Estes Stadium. They were a member of the Southland Conference. They finished the season 9–3, 6–1 in Southland play to share the conference championship with Sam Houston State. Due to their victory over Sam Houston State, the Bears received the Southland's automatic bid into the FCS Playoffs where they lost in the second round to Georgia Southern.
Media
All Central Arkansas games can be listened to on KHLR 106.7 FM and are streamed online through the station's website.
Schedule
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Date |
Time |
Opponent# |
Rank# |
Site |
TV |
Result |
Attendance |
September 1 |
6:00 PM |
at Ole Miss* |
#24 |
Vaught–Hemingway Stadium • Oxford, MS |
CSS PPV |
L 27–49 |
50,544 |
September 8 |
6:00 PM |
at Murray State* |
#25 |
Roy Stewart Stadium • Murray, KY |
OVC Digital Network |
W 42–20 |
9,848 |
September 15 |
6:00 PM |
Bacone* |
|
Estes Stadium • Conway, AR |
|
W 70–3 |
9,079 |
September 22 |
3:00 PM |
#3 Sam Houston State |
#25 |
Estes Stadium • Conway, AR |
SLC TV |
W 24–21 |
10,157 |
September 29 |
6:00 PM |
at Stephen F. Austin |
#16 |
Homer Bryce Stadium • Nacogdoches, TX |
|
L 37–42 |
7,324 |
October 6 |
6:00 PM |
Nicholls State |
#24 |
Estes Stadium • Conway, AR |
|
W 34–14 |
4,357 |
October 13 |
7:00 PM |
at #19 McNeese State |
#21 |
Cowboy Stadium • Lake Charles, LA (Red Beans and Rice Bowl) |
|
W 27–26 |
12,913 |
October 20 |
6:00 PM |
Lamar |
#19 |
Estes Stadium • Conway, AR |
|
W 24–14 |
9,374 |
October 27 |
7:00 PM |
at Southeastern Louisiana |
#14 |
Strawberry Stadium • Hammond, LA |
Southeastern Channel |
W 34–14 |
6,795 |
November 3 |
7:00 PM |
Northwestern State |
#14 |
Estes Stadium • Conway, AR |
SLC TV |
W 35–14 |
11,579 |
November 17 |
5:00 PM |
#24 Eastern Illinois* |
#10 |
Estes Stadium • Conway, AR |
|
W 48–30 |
6,754 |
December 1 |
1:00 PM |
at #6 Georgia Southern* |
#8 |
Paulson Stadium • Statesboro, GA (FCS Playoffs Second Round) |
ESPN3 |
L 16–24 |
8,888 |
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. #Rankings from The Sports Network FCS Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central Time. |
Game summaries
Ole Miss
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#24 Central Arkansas at Ole Miss
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#24 Bears |
7 |
13 |
0 |
7 |
27 |
• Rebels |
14 |
0 |
14 |
21 |
49 |
Sources: |
Murray State
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#25 Central Arkansas at Murray State
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
• #25 Bears |
14 |
14 |
7 |
7 |
42 |
Racers |
0 |
13 |
7 |
0 |
20 |
- Date: September 8
- Location: Roy Stewart Stadium
Murray, KY
- Game start: 6:00 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 3:07
- Game attendance: 9,848
- Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), Mostly clear, winds 5-10mph
- Referee: Matt Young
- TV announcers (OVC Digital Network): Neal Bradley and Paul Bubb
Sources: |
Bacone College
Bacone College at Central Arkansas
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Warriors |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
• Bears |
21 |
21 |
21 |
7 |
70 |
- Date: September 15
- Location: Estes Stadium
Conway, AR
- Game start: 6:00 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 2:53
- Game attendance: 9,079
- Referee: Buddy Gingras
Sources: |
#3 Sam Houston State
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The 7th meeting between the Bearkats and the Bears will provide one team with the series lead. Currently the two are 3-3 in head-to-head matches with the Bears having won the first 3 matches and the Bearkats having won the past 3.[2]
#3 Sam Houston State at #25 Central Arkansas
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#3 Bearkats |
10 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
20 |
• #25 Bears |
0 |
7 |
3 |
14 |
24 |
- Date: September 22
- Location: Estes Stadium
Conway, AR
- Game start: 3:05 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 3:10
- Game attendance: 10,157
- Referee: Mike Dean
- TV announcers (SLC TV): Randy McIlvoy, Shea Walker, & Erin Cofiell
Sources: |
Stephen F. Austin
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The Bears look to build on last years win and build upon the 4-2 record they have against the Lumberjacks. However the Lumberjacks have recent history on their side, having won the 2009 and 2010 matches.[3]
#16 Central Arkansas at Stephen F. Austin
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
#16 Bears |
21 |
0 |
7 |
9 |
37 |
• Lumberjacks |
15 |
20 |
0 |
7 |
42 |
Sources: |
Nicholls State
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The Bears have never lost to the Colonels at home, owning a 3-0 record and a 4-2 series lead overall. The Bears have also won 3 straight in the series and 4 of the last 5 games.[4]
Nicholls State at #24 Central Arkansas
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Colonels |
7 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
• #24 Bears |
7 |
6 |
14 |
7 |
34 |
- Date: October 6
- Location: Estes Stadium
Conway, AR
- Game start: 6:37 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 2:45
- Game attendance: 4,357
- Game weather: 52 °F (11 °C), Overcast and Rainy
- Referee: Buddy Gingras
- TV announcers (UCA Gameday): Justin Acri
Sources: |
McNeese State
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The Bears own a 3-3 record against the Cowboys. However they have won two games in a row and 3 of the last 4 to even the series.[5]
#21 Central Arkansas at #19 McNeese State
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
• #21 Bears |
7 |
3 |
0 |
17 |
27 |
#19 Cowboys |
3 |
9 |
0 |
14 |
26 |
- Date: October 13
- Location: Cowboy Stadium
Lake Charles, LA
- Game start: 7:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 2:50
- Game attendance: 12,913
- Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C), Partly Cloudy, winds SSE 17mph
- Referee: Alan Eck
- TV announcers (UCA Gameday): Justin Acri
Sources: |
Lamar
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The Cardinals head to Conway, Arkansas for the second match against their SLC rival, the Bears. Currently Central Arkansas leads the series 1-0.[6]
Lamar at #19 Central Arkansas
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Cardinals |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
14 |
• #19 Bears |
0 |
17 |
0 |
7 |
24 |
- Date: October 20
- Location: Estes Stadium
Conway, AR
- Game start: 6:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 2:35
- Game attendance: 9,374
- Referee: Buddy Gingras
- TV announcers (UCA Gameday): Justin Acri
Sources: |
Southeastern Louisiana
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The team the Bears have had the most success against in the SLC is the Lions. The Bears own a 4-1 series advantage and have won two straight as they head into this 2012 contest.[7]
Central Arkansas at Southeastern Louisiana
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
• Bears |
7 |
7 |
7 |
13 |
34 |
Lions |
0 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
14 |
Sources: |
Northwestern State
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SLC play ends with the match against the Demons. The rivalry has been unexpectedly close, with the Bears hold a 3-2 series advantage. After winning in 2011, the Bears hope to make it two consecutive wins.[8]
Northwestern State at Central Arkansas
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Demons |
7 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
• Bears |
14 |
14 |
7 |
0 |
35 |
- Date: November 3
- Location: Estes Stadium
Conway, AR
- Game start: 7:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 3:20
- Game attendance: 11,579
- Game weather: 73 °F (23 °C)
- Referee: Ken Ray
- TV announcers (SLC TV): Randy McIlvoy, Shea Walker, and Brooke Bentley
Sources: |
Eastern Illinois
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Eastern Illinois at Central Arkansas
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
Panthers |
7 |
16 |
0 |
7 |
30 |
• Bears |
10 |
14 |
10 |
14 |
48 |
- Date: November 17
- Location: Estes Stadium
Conway, AR
- Game start: 5:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 3:07
- Game attendance: 6,754
- Referee: Buddy Gingras
- TV announcers (UCA Gameday): Justin Acri
Sources: |
Ranking movements
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
|
Week |
Poll |
Pre |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
Final |
Sports Network |
24 |
25 |
RV |
25 |
16 |
24 |
21 |
19 |
14 |
13 |
14 |
10 |
8 |
|
|
|
|
Coaches |
19 |
20 |
20 |
21 |
14 |
20 |
17 |
17 |
14 |
13 |
13 |
10 |
8 |
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Bowls & rivalries |
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People |
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Seasons |
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Champion – North Dakota State
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