The Bears ran for 206 yards and scored twice after halftime, but Abilene Christian drained the final 8:11 to win.
Seven straight wins over the Wildcats turned into two straight losses. Now Nathan Brown’s team needs Saturday to go differently.
UCA kept the ball 39 minutes in a 34-7 loss, while Seminole fans stayed restless about head coach Mike Norvell.
A 99-yard kickoff return gave Southeast Missouri an early lead, and UCA football never reached the end zone on Saturday.
Six Central Arkansas football players landed spots on the 2026 Phil Steele All-UAC first and second teams this preseason week.
UCA's Nathan Brown reacts to a fifth-place UAC preseason poll ranking and three defenders' All-Conference recognition ahead of 2026.