Bethune-Cookman got quite the scare on Halloween.
The nightmare began early as Arkansas-Pine Bluff jumped out to a 28-0 lead in the first quarter and a 49-0 lead at halftime en route to a 63-21 dismantling of the Wildcats at Simmons Bank Field.
The Golden Lions recorded the first 56 points. They capitalized on five B-CU interceptions, including a pair of pick-sixes in the opening half.
Three quarterbacks attempted passes for the Wildcats.
Cordan Patterson tossed the lone touchdown pass, finding Myles Morales for 16 yards to get his offense on the board with one minute left in the third quarter. Overall, Patterson completed seven of his 13 throws for 108 yards, one TD and one interception.
Patterson and Deanwar Johnson each scampered for scores in the fourth quarter.
Jaydis Wiley went 6 of 15 for 72 yards and a pick. Joel Morris was intercepted on both of his passes, and punter Isaac Gallagher-Cheetham also threw a pick.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Jack Schierholz fired two touchdown passes, each to Demetric Whitlock Jr., and Jaylen Jennings rushed for two scores. Jalen Williams and Chris Hicks Jr. also hit paydirt on the ground.
The Golden Lions racked up 333 rushing yards. They averaged...