Week 4 Preview: Weevils to Host Wonder Boys for Parent and Family Weekend

Week 4 Preview: Weevils to Host Wonder Boys for Parent and Family Weekend
Photo courtesy of UAM Sports

Jordan Wehr, Student Assistant for Athletic Communications

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team returns home for a Week Four matchup against Arkansas Tech University. The Boll Weevils will welcome the Wonder Boys to Monticello as UAM celebrates Parent and Family Weekend.

Coming off a 35-24 loss to Henderson State in Week 3, the Weevils are looking to bounce back as they return home for a matchup with Arkansas Tech University. UAM came up big in last season’s meeting, earning a win over the Wonder Boys, and look to strike again this weekend. With another opportunity to defend their home turf, the Weevils seek to build off last year’s success and get back in the win column. 

Below you will find important information regarding live coverage, tickets, game matchup, and social media links to keep up with the game.

LIVE COVERAGE

• Live Stats Link

• Live Streaming Video

• Live Radio | Provided by 93.7 KHBM

• Social Media | X Accounts: @UAMsports & @WeevilFootball | All scoring information and in-game updates.

TICKETS

– Tickets may be purchased on game day at the gate.

– General Admission – $10 (Cash ONLY)

– Children 12 and Under – Free

– UAM Faculty and Staff – Free

– Click for more information on UAM ticketing

PROGRAMS

Pick up a game-day football program at the gate for $5. Fans can find school information, team rosters, conference standings, the latest updates to the Legacy Campaign, and more! Programs will be available at every home game of the season.

THE MATCHUP

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Football team hosts Arkansas Tech University this afternoon at Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium for the Week 4, sponsored by Mainline Health.

LAST MEETING

Arkansas-Monticello defeated Arkansas Tech during the 2025 season, winning 31-44 on the road. The Boll Weevils tabbed 500 yards of total offense, recording three touchdowns in that contest. Tavion Faulk led the air attack, connecting with 21-35 attempts for 390 yards and three touchdowns. Jaylen Sutton led the team on the ground, rushing for a net of 43 yards in the contest, with a long of 8 yards.

All-TIME SERIES

UAM trails in the all-time series, 32-47-3, with seven of the last ten matchups between the two resulting in a win for Monticello. The Boll Weevils are 18-20-1 at home against Arkansas Tech, with the last win for Monticello coming in 2025 on a big 31-24 victory. UAM’s last home win over Arkansas Tech came during the 2024 season, when the Boll Weevils defeated the Wonder Boys, 24-13. The Weevils average 18.48 points against the Wonder Boys of Arkansas Tech University. The largest margin of victory for the Weevils came in the 2013 season where UAM defeated Arkansas Tech 34-0. 

PREGAME NOTE

The Boll Weevils will host the Wonder Boys of Arkansas Tech University in week four. Monticello sits seventh in the GAC in scoring and seventh in total offense, averaging 24.3 points per contest and 1,067 yards of offense on the season. The Boll Weevils landed ninth in the conference in rushing, posting 422 total rushing yards on the year. Defensively, UAM ranked ninth in total defense, surrendering 455 yards per contest, and eighth in scoring defense, allowing 32.7 points per game. Offensively, running back Dave Alston leads the running game, averaging 92.33 yards a contest. Michael Lott and Drew Dronet are the top targets in the receiving game for UAM, with Lott totaling 205 yards on 14 receptions and Dronet totaling 113 yards on 9 receptions. Braylon Henry leads in rushing touchdowns with 4 on the season. 

GAME RECAPS

After the conclusion of each game, Weevil Football will have a release posted to uamsports.com, which will give a recap of the game. They can be found on the schedule page as a clickable link after the end of each game, or on UAM Sports social media accounts.

ON-FIELD ACCESS

Authorized UAM personnel and standby medical staff are the only ones with on-field access during the Weevil Football games. All other unauthorized personnel are required to stay within the stands. The following are prohibited at Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium:

– Personal Lawn Chairs

– Track Access

RESTROOMS

Restrooms for all fans are on the opposite side of the UAM Indoor Practice Facility from the field. There are also portable bathrooms behind the UAM student section on the south side of the home stands.

Follow Weevil Football on Social Media

Keep up with the Boll Weevils on Social Media! See more content from the UAM football team across the program’s different platforms, including X, Instagram, and Facebook. There will also be more media posted on the Athletics Department’s pages.

All UAM Athletics social media pages can be found at uamsports.com in the Social Media Directory.

#WeevilNation | #EatEmUp | #WeDAT

Article published with permission of UAM Athletics.

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