Jaylen Raynor News, Rumors, Updates - Arkansas State Red Wolves

Commits to Iowa State Raynor has committed to Iowa State, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Raynor has started 36 games throughout his career, tallying 9,877 total yards and 67 touchdowns. He completed 66.5 percent of his passes in 2025 while posting a 19:11 TD:INT. Expect Raynor to be the favorite to win the starting gig with Iowa State in the 2026 season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to enter portal Raynor is expected to enter the transfer portal, Max Olson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Raynor started 13 games for Arkansas State for a second consecutive season, and he posted career-best numbers after completing 66.5 percent of his throws with 19 touchdowns. However, he also tossed a career-worst 11 interceptions. Raynor should find plenty of options to continue his college career.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excels again Raynor was 17-for-31 passing for 288 yards and three touchdowns during Thursday's 34-28 win against Missouri State.

Impact In both of Arkansas State's last two games, Raynor logged three passing touchdowns without multiple turnovers. Compared to the quarterback's 2024 season, his 2025 campaign is an improvement. Despite more interceptions, Raynor recorded career highs in completion percentage (66.5), passing yards (3,361) and touchdowns (19) across the same number of games. He surpassed 20 total TDs by logging seven of them with his feet, for 26 total. Raynor will decide whether or not to forgo his senior year of collegiate eligibility, but should he remain enrolled at Arkansas State, he will be one of the Sun Belt Conference's more proven quarterbacks during 2026.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rucker surpasses 4,000 yards receiving as Arkansas State defeats Missouri State 34-28 in Xbox Bowl

Corey Rucker racked up 166 yards receiving and a score, Jaylen Raynor threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns, and Arkansas State took down Missouri State 34-28 in the inaugural X...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Tosses three TDs in win Raynor completed 32-of-47 passes for 363 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 30-29 win against Appalachian State. He also had 13 rushes for 26 yards.

Impact Raynor led the Red Wolves to victory on Saturday, tossing three touchdowns in a game for the first time since Week 1. The scores came on eight, 13 and six yard tosses. The Red Wolves reached the six win mark, giving them Bowl eligibility. For the season, Raynor has thrown for 3073 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while also adding in 434 rushing yards and seven scores using his legs.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raynor-engineered drive leads Arkansas State past Appalachian State 30-29 to clinch bowl eligibility

Jaylen Raynor threw for 363 yards and three touchdowns and Kenyon Clay’s 1-yard plunge with 42 seconds left capped Arkansas State’s 30-29 win over Appalachian State to help the Red...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Scoreless in loss Raynor was 25-for-43 passing for 256 yards during Thursday's 34-30 loss to Louisiana. He also had 14 rushes for 54 yards.

Impact The Red Wolves offense struggled to score on Thursday, only finding the end zone once in the 30 point day. This was the fourth game this season that Raynor failed to throw for a touchdown pass. For the season, the Junior has thrown for 2710 yards, 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, while adding seven rushing scores. Up next Saturday for the 5-6 Red Wolves is a road matchup with Appalachian State, as they try and get themselves Bowl eligibility.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ragin' Cajuns stop Arkansas State at 1-yard line on final play to win 34-30

Bill Davis’ 36-yard run put Louisiana-Lafayette in front for good and the Ragin’ Cajuns stopped Arkansas State at its own 1-yard line on the final play of the game to win 34-30 on...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Available Thursday Raynor (undisclosed) is available for Thurday's matchup against Louisiana, per Arkansas State's official team injury report.

Impact Raynor will play against Louisiana on Thursday despite being listed on the team's injury report throughout the week due to an undisclosed ailment. The 6-foot quarterback has thrown for 2,454 yards and 13 touchdowns to 10 interceptions across 10 games this season while adding 354 yards and seven scores on the ground as well.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Week 13 Raynor (undisclosed) is probable for Thursday's game against Louisiana-Lafayette.

Impact It appears that between Weeks 11 and 13, Raynor suffered an undisclosed problem, which is preventing him from being 100 percent available before Thursday. On the plus side, he is expected to shed his tag and try to bounce back from a four-interception game logged when Arkansas State hosted Southern Miss back in the aforementioned Week 11.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Turnover filled loss Raynor was 37-for-48 passing for 331 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions during Saturday's 27-21 loss to Southern Miss. He also had 10 rushes for 23 yards.

Impact Raynor struggled with ball security on Saturday, throwing for a season-high four interceptions. The 331 yards clocked in as the second highest amount for the season, only trailing Week 1 when Raynor tossed 345 yards. Raynor's passing touchdowns came on five and three yard strikes. For the season, Raynor has thrown for 2454 yards, 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Up next is a home matchup with Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday, Nov. 20, as the 5-5 Red Wolves try to qualify for a Bowl game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses two TDs in win Raynor was 21-for-29 passing for 247 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 23-10 win over Troy. He also had 10 rushes for five yards.

Impact Raynor came out firing on Saturday, throwing both of his touchdown passes in the first quarter. The first came on a seven yard strike to tight end Tyler Fortenberry, then a minute later Raynor found Hunter Summers from 19-yards out. Through nine games played, Raynor has thrown for 2123 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions, while also running in for seven scores. Up next Saturday for the Red Wolves is a home matchup with Southern Miss.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raynor's 2 TD passes, Arkansas State's 9 sacks help Red Wolves beat Troy 23-10

Jaylen Raynor was 21-of-29 passing for 247 yards and two touchdowns to help Arkansas State beat Troy 23-10 in a matchup between two of the top teams in the Sun Belt Conference

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Uses legs for three scores Raynor was 24-for-37 passing for 216 yards and one interception during Saturday's 34-24 victory against Georgia Southern. He also had 15 rushes for 54 yards with three touchdowns.

Impact Raynor used his legs efficiently on Saturday, finding the end zone three times in the win. Georgia Southern had no answers for the Red Wolves ground attack as they allowed four rushing touchdowns and 266 yards on the day. Raynor scored touchdowns in each of the final three quarters on two, two yard runs and an eight yard scramble. Through eight games, Raynor has thrown for 1876 yards, nine touchdowns and six interceptions, while contributing 326 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground. The Red Wolves sit at 4-4 as they prepare to travel to face Troy next Saturday.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

QB Raynor runs for 3 TDs to help Arkansas State rally past Georgia Southern, 34-24

Quarterback Jaylen Raynor threw for 216 yards and his three rushing touchdowns completed Arkansas State’s comeback win over Georgia Southern 34-24

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Wolves, Eagles battle for fourth win JONESBORO — While Jaylen Raynor doesn’t spend much time studying the Sun Belt Conference football standings, Arkansas State’s junior quarter...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • JONESBOROSUN.COM

Helps lead comeback win Raynor was 29-for-45 passing for 209 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Tuesday's 15-14 victory versus South Alabama. He also had 14 rushes for 76 yards.

Impact Coming out of the bye week, Raynor and the Red Wolves offense struggled to find the success they had in Week 6 when they beat Texas State 31-30. The Red Wolves entered the fourth quarter trailing 14-3 but were able to mount a comeback scoring 12 unanswered points to improve their record to 3-4. Raynor threw the games only passing touchdown on Tuesday evening in the fourth quarter when he connected with Hunter Summers for a six yard score. Through seven games played, Raynor has thrown for 1660 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions while also being the team's leading rusher with 272 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. The next time Raynor takes the field will be October 25, at home against Georgia Southern.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clune Van Andel makes field goal as time expires to give Arkansas State 15-14 win over South Alabama

Clune Van Andel made a 38-yard field goal as time expired to give Arkansas State a 15-14 victory over South Alabama

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Four scores in win Raynor was 27-for-35 passing for 248 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 31-30 victory over Texas State. He also had 19 rushes for 92 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Raynor played the hero in the Red Wolves victory on Saturday. Raynor connected on touchdown passes from five yards out, both coming in the fourth quarter. Raynor's first rushing touchdown of the game came in the first quarter on a 13-yard run then scored the game winner with seven seconds left on a four yard run. On the season Raynor has thrown for 1451 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions. The two rushing scores raised his total to four on the campaign. The Red Wolves will head into their bye week happy after this past Saturday's victory.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Raynor leads Arkansas State over Texas State 31-30 in wild finish

Jaylen Raynor completed five straight passes in the final minute before scoring on a 4-yard run and Arkansas State rallied last in a 31-30 victory over Texas State in the Bobcats’...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

UL Monroe snaps 15-game losing streak against Arkansas State, 28-16

Aiden Armenta throws for 175 yards and two touchdowns in UL Monroe's 28-16 win over Arkansas State University

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Turnover in loss Raynor was 29-for-46 passing for 288 yards and one interception during Saturday's 28-16 loss to Louisiana-Monroe. He also had 12 rushes for -34 yards.

Impact Raynor threw for the second most passing yards he has recorded in a game this season with 288, only trailing his Week 1 performance of 345 yards. The Red Wolves offense was unable to produce a touchdown in this affair on Saturday. Through five games, Raynor has passed for 1206 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions. The Red Wolves have lost their past four games, cracking the 20 point mark only once. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Texas State.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three scores in loss Raynor completed 25 of 41 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-21 defeat versus Kennesaw State. He also had nine rushes for five yards with one touchdown.

Impact Raynor continued his strong play in 2025 Saturday. Raynor threw his first touchdown pass of the day in the second quarter on a 28-yard strike to wideout Hunter Summers. Raynor's second touchdown of the day came in the fourth quarter when he connected with Kenyon Clay for a six yard score. Raynor has now scored a rushing touchdown in back-to-back weeks when he punched in from one yard out. Through four weeks Raynor has thrown for 918 yards and six touchdown passes. Up next is a road matchup with Louisiana-Monroe.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Amari Odom accounts for 2 early touchdowns and Kennesaw State holds off Arkansas State 28-21

Amari Odom ran for one touchdown and threw for another, both in the first quarter, and Kennesaw State went on to defeat Arkansas State 28-21

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Puts up fight in loss Raynor completed 19 of 33 passes for 222 yards and one interception during Saturday's 24-16 loss against Iowa State. He also had 16 rushes for 83 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Raynor battled all day on Saturday facing #14 Iowa State. Raynor ran in from three yards out to tie the game at 10-10 in the second quarter. The 83 rushing yards were the most he has had in a game this season. On the year Raynor has thrown four touchdowns and three interceptions on 98 attempts. Raynor has completed 66 of those attempts for 692 yards. Up next is a road matchup with Kennesaw State.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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