The Razorbacks (1-0) scored touchdowns on all 10 of their offensive possessions Thursday night and cruised to a 70-0 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB).
The fans inside War Memorial Stadium got to watch a convincing win and an impressive performance on the ground from Arkansas. The Razorbacks averaged 8.5 yards per carry and got two rushing touchdowns each from Ja'Quinden Jackson and Taylen Green.
The defense held UAPB to 128 total yards and recorded four sacks. The final two quarters were shortened to 10 minutes apiece after the Hogs jumped out to a 49-0 lead at halftime.
Green completed 16-of-23 passes for 229 yards and two scores in his first start with Arkansas and offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. He also ran for 88 yards, showing off his dual-threat capabilities.
Below are the key plays and scores from Little Rock.
Backup quarterback Malachi Singleton started the second half for Arkansas and led the Hogs on an immediate touchdown drive. Russell, a true freshman, recorded the first touchdown of his collegiate career. It's 56-0.
What a play from Green, who evaded the sack and then ran both around and past the entire UAPB defense on his way to the end zone. He has made some electrifying plays tonight, and the Hogs are going to take a 49-0 lead into halftime.
Green's best throw of the night finds Washington in the left corner of the end zone and gives Arkansas a 42-0 lead with 5:37 remaining in the first half. Can't imagine the starters are in past halftime. This is already a blowout.
Green has his first passing touchdown of the season, finding Broden wide open in the end zone on a nice rub route. The Hogs have scored on all five possessions and lead 35-0 with 12:06 remaining in the first half.
The Hogs take advantage of another short field with a 40-yard drive that ends in Hill's first touchdown as a Razorback. Taylen Green did miss a pair of wide open receivers on the scoring drive. His accuracy remains a concern.
A great block by E'Marion Harris on a toss left spring Jackson for a long touchdown run. The Hogs are already up to 130 rushing yards and averaging 13 yards per carry. It's 21-0 Arkansas with 5:03 remaining in the first quarter.
Arkansas forced a three-and-out and scored five plays later on a nice read-option. Green has 39 rushing yards on three carries and looks very explosive.
The Hogs marched 66 yards on eight plays and punched it in with a scoring run from the Utah transfer. Arkansas had 58 rushing yards on the drive, including a 32-yard scamper from Taylen Green right before the touchdown.
Arkansas vs UAPB will broadcast nationally on ESPNU in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. Jay Alter and Rocky Boiman will call the game from the booth at War Memorial Stadium. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ , ESPN's subscription streaming service, and FUBO , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Arkansas vs UAPB history
Series record: Arkansas leads, 1-0
Arkansas' last win: 2021 (45-3)
UAPB's last win : N/A
Arkansas vs UAPB prediction
Arkansas 55, UAPB 10: The Hogs should have no problem kickstarting their season with a blowout victory . Arkansas needs to create explosive plays and show it can create openings along the offensive line that might be sustainable against bigger competition.
Arkansas injury updates
LG Patrick Kutas, out (back).
WR Andrew Armstrong, doubtful.
RB Rashod Dubinion, probable
Arkansas vs UAPB weather update
It is forecasted to be cloudy and right around 90 degrees at kickoff Thursday. The temperature will dip to the low 80s throughout the evening.
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