Arkansas (5-3, 3-2 SEC) defeated Mississippi State (1-7, 0-5 SEC) 58-25 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss.
After a disappointing 34-10 loss to No. 8 LSU last week, the Hogs bounced back, dominating the Bulldogs on offense. The Razorback offense had 673 yards, with 314 yards passing and 359 yards rushing.
Game Summary
On Mississippi State’s first drive, quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. fumbled, and Razorback defensive end Landon Jackson recovered. Arkansas capitalized, scoring in three plays with an eight-yard run from quarterback Taylen Green. The Bulldogs responded, tying the game on their next drive, but the Razorbacks quickly regained control. Arkansas scored on all but one drive in the first half, heading into halftime with a 31-10 lead.
In the second half, Arkansas continued to dominate, starting with a 32-yard field goal from kicker Matthew Shipley. Mississippi State’s offense found more success in the second half, but it wasn’t enough, as Arkansas cruised to a 58-25 victory.
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What Went Right for Arkansas
Arkansas cleaned up its offensive turnovers, committing just one interception while playing a much cleaner game overall. The Razorbacks’ improved performance was key to their success against a Bulldogs team that played a tight game against No. 14 Texas A&M last week.
The Razorbacks’ rushing attack found its rhythm, with three players finishing with over 70 yards. Freshman running back Braylen Russell had a breakout game, leading the team with 16 carries for 175 yards. Junior Rashod Dubinion added 98 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, while Green contributed 79 yards and a rushing touchdown on eight carries.
Green had one of his best games in a Razorback uniform, completing 23 of 29 passes for 314 yards and five touchdowns. He spread the ball effectively, with nine Razorbacks recording receptions. Wide receiver Andrew Armstrong led the team with four catches for 76 yards.
Defensively, Arkansas stepped up, forcing five turnovers and stopping Mississippi State twice on fourth down. Linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. and defensive back Hudson Clark each had an interception. Clark, Jackson, and defensive lineman Cameron Ball all recovered fumbles.
Kicker Matthew Shipley was perfect, making all three field goals and drilling all seven extra points in an all-around solid performance by Arkansas.
The Razorbacks will now prepare for their next opponent, No. 18 Ole Miss, who is coming off a 26-14 win against Oklahoma. Arkansas will host Ole Miss at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Nov. 2.