Can Arkansas Razorbacks Bounce Back After Ole Miss Setback?
In a challenging Week 10 matchup, the Arkansas Razorbacks faced a tough defeat at home against the Ole Miss Rebels, with the final score reading 31-63. This loss brings the Razorbacks' season record to 5-4, while the Rebels improved to an impressive 7-2. Despite a spirited effort from both sides, it was ultimately the Rebels who capitalized on their opportunities at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.
Key Performances and Game Highlights
The game saw significant contributions from several Razorbacks players. Quarterback Malachi Singleton completed an impressive 78 percent of his passes for 207 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his accuracy and playmaking ability. His counterpart, Taylen Green, also had notable moments in passing with 158 yards despite facing pressure that led to five sacks.
On the ground, Rashod Dubinion led with determination for Arkansas, rushing for 49 yards on twelve carries and scoring once. Rodney Hill added another dimension to the running game with a touchdown on one of his three attempts totaling sixteen yards.
In receiving, Andrew Armstrong stood out by amassing 135 yards over six receptions. Tight end Luke Hasz found himself as a key target in critical situations as well; he caught five passes for seventy-seven yards and scored once.
Despite these individual efforts contributing to total offensive yardage of nearly five hundred yards for Arkansas, penalties proved costly. The team was penalized ten times throughout the game resulting in ninety-five penalty yards which hindered momentum at crucial junctures.
Defensively Landon Jackson made his presence felt by recording one sack among his five combined tackles which included three assists and one tackle for loss indicating pressure on Ole Miss's offense albeit not consistently enough to sway the game's outcome.
Looking Ahead
As they look forward to their next challenge against Texas Longhorns at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on November 16th at noon EDT broadcasted by ESPN Networks fans are hopeful that lessons learned from this setback will translate into improvements on both sides of the ball.