Central Arkansas cracked the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll this week after knocking off then-No. 22 UT Martin on the road.
UCA sophomore quarterback Donovyn Omolo earned conference honors after throwing three touchdowns and rushing for 118 yards Thursday night.
UCA opens its 2026 football campaign Thursday at UT Martin as Nathan Brown begins his ninth season leading the Bears.
Six Central Arkansas football players landed spots on the 2026 Phil Steele All-UAC first and second teams this preseason week.
Gunnar Boykin is leaving UCA football after a decade to take a job at Madison Central High School in Mississippi.