2007 Arkansas State Indians football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 2007 Arkansas State Indians football Sun Belt Conference Sun Belt 5–7 3–4 Steve Roberts 6th Doug Ruse 6th Kevin Corless 6th Jack Curtis 6th ASU Stadium 2008 The 2007 Arkansas State Indians football team represented Arkansas State University as a member of the Sun Belt Conference the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Steve Roberts, the Indians compiled an overall record of 5–7 with a mark of 3–4 in conference play, tying for fifth place in the Sun Belt. Arkansas State's offense scored 291 points while the defense allowed 331 points.https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/sun-belt/2007.html 2007 Sun Belt Conference Year Summary Sports-Reference 2026-05-04 It was the last season that Arkansas State played under the Indians name before adopting the moniker of the Red Wolves. Schedule 2007 AP Central September 1 6:00 p.m. l y y Texas 4 Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX FSN, PPV 13–21 84,440 September 15 6:00 p.m. w y SMU ASU Stadium Jonesboro, AR 45–28 17,465 September 22 6:00 p.m. l y y Tennessee Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN PPV 27–48 102,368 September 27 6:00 p.m. w y Memphis ASU Stadium Jonesboro, AR Paint Bucket Bowl 35–31 27,774 October 6 6:00 p.m. l y Louisiana–Monroe Malone Stadium Monroe, LA 13–30 12,088 October 13 6:00 p.m. w y Louisiana–Lafayette ASU Stadium Jonesboro, AR 52–21 18,242 October 20 2:30 p.m. l y Middle Tennessee Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium Murfreesboro, TN 7–24 12,505 October 27 6:00 p.m. l Troy ASU Stadium Jonesboro, AR ESPN Plus 0–27 14,694 November 3 2:00 p.m. w FIU ASU Stadium Jonesboro, AR ESPN Plus 27–24 12,326 November 10 3:00 p.m. l y Florida Atlantic Lockhart Stadium Fort Lauderdale, FL 31–34 18,540 November 15 6:00 p.m. w North Texas ASU Stadium Jonesboro, AR ESPN Plus 31–27 11,736 November 24 2:00 p.m. l y y Southern Miss M. M. Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS 10–16 17,705 2007 Arkansas State Red Wolves Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arkansas-state/2007-schedule.html Sports Reference October 14, 2022 Postseason The Indians failed to qualify for a bowl game. After the season ended, consideration was made about the team's Indians nickname. They had used the Indians nickname since adopting it in 1951.https://scalar.usc.edu/works/changing-landscapes-from-the-asu-story-to-modern-a-state/team-spirit Changing Landscapes: From "The ASU Story" to Modern A-State: The Mascot Controversy University of Southern California 2026-05-04 Due to a National Collegiate Athletic Association ruling to prohibit depictions of Native Americans as mascots, with a few exceptions, Arkansas State opted to retire the Indians moniker and Indian Family mascots.https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2020/jul/19/identity-change/ Identity change: NCAA nudged ASU's shift in 2008 Arkansas Democrat Gazette July 19, 2020 2026-05-04 Arkansas State did have the option to appeal to a Native American tribe and have them adopt the mascot for approval so it could continue to be used under NCAA guidelines, but the University chose not to in 2005.https://arktimes.com/news/arkansas-reporter/2005/09/01/asu-battles-to-save-its-indian 2026-05-04 ASU battles to save its Indian Max Brantley September 1, 2005 Arkansas Reporter Despite legal fees being offered to fight the ruling, the University instead opted to consult with fans and alumni as to what to replace it with. They opted for Red Wolves as the new name and played the 2008 season onwards as the Arkansas State Red Wolves. A tribute to the original name remains with a popular fans' shirt bearing the slogan "My Indian name is Red Wolf".https://talkbusiness.net/2014/07/success-asu-mascot-change-offers-branding-lesson-ages/ The Success Of ASU Mascot Change Offers A Branding Lesson For The Ages Talk Business Kerri Jackson Case July 28, 2014 2026-05-04 References Arkansas State Category:Arkansas State Red Wolves football seasons Arkansas State Indians football