*****GAME THREAD: #3 Texas Longhorns @ Arkansas*****

[Sirhornsalot]

Arkansas is up next and the game in Fayette Nam will be one that the Pigs can hang their whole season on. Texas played Arkansas a couple of years ago there in the Ozarks and it did not end well for the Horns.

Hopefully, this time we go up there understanding how much beating Texas means to them. And hopefully, we put our foot on their throat early and cruise to victory.

An Arkansas win would set Texas back with a second loss with a trip to aggy still on the horizon. The Pigs would like nothing better. Literally.



The big question leading up to this game is the health of Hog QB Taylen Green and running back (and former Horn) Ja'Quinden Jackson. Both are said to be questionable going into this one. Neither player has practiced during the bye week so while they may get to play, I don't know how effective they can be if they're not at 100%.

Green has a knee sprain he suffered against Ole Miss. He was relieved by back up Malachi Nelson who went 11 of 14 passes for 200 yards and a TD.

Jackson's playing time has been limited this year due to being dinged up for much of the season. When Texas-Arkansas kick off, it will be four weeks since his last meaningful playing time. He injured his ankle against Tennessee.

Backup RB Braylen Russell replaced Jackson in the line up and had a good game against Miss State, but appeard dinged up in the Ole Miss game and only had four carries.

Jaylon Braxton, the Pigs best DB (corner), has not played in the last seven games. He's been out with an undisclosed leg injury.

Texas, on the other hand, should go into this game relatively healthy and sustained no new injuries in the game with Florida.

Texas will have to be motivated for this game or Arkansas will give us great grief. The confines there will not be friendly and will all be praying for Longhorn failure.

Here's a great story about this week's game from Sports Illustrated. Enjoy!

https://www.si.com/college/arkansas...g-motivated-texas-for-first-time-in-long-time

 

[hookemhorb]

Maybe I'm stuck in the past, but this game scares the bejesus out of me.

I don't care if it's an ugly 1 point win. Just win and get the hell out of Arkansas.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Per Rod Babers, through 9 games this season, Texas has had 6 different receiving leaders (for each game).
We've also had three diffferent rushing leaders.

 

[Baron]

Arkansas is up next and the game in Fayette Nam will be one that the Pigs can hang their whole season on. Texas played Arkansas a couple of years ago there in the Ozarks and it did not end well for the Horns.

Hopefully, this time we go up there understanding how much beating Texas means to them. And hopefully, we put our foot on their throat early and cruise to victory.

An Arkansas win would set Texas back with a second loss with a trip to aggy still on the horizon. The Pigs would like nothing better. Literally.

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The big question leading up to this game is the health of Hog QB Taylen Green and running back (and former Horn) Ja'Quinden Jackson. Both are said to be questionable going into this one. Neither player has practiced during the bye week so while they may get to play, I don't know how effective they can be if they're not at 100%.

Green has a knee sprain he suffered against Ole Miss. He was relieved by back up Malachi Nelson who went 11 of 14 passes for 200 yards and a TD.

Jackson's playing time has been limited this year due to being dinged up for much of the season. When Texas-Arkansas kick off, it will be four weeks since his last meaningful playing time. He injured his ankle against Tennessee.

Backup RB Braylen Russell replaced Jackson in the line up and had a good game against Miss State, but appeard dinged up in the Ole Miss game and only had four carries.

Jaylon Braxton, the Pigs best DB (corner), has not played in the last seven games. He's been out with an undisclosed leg injury.

Texas, on the other hand, should go into this game relatively healthy and sustained no new injuries in the game with Florida.

Texas will have to be motivated for this game or Arkansas will give us great grief. The confines there will not be friendly and will all be praying for Longhorn failure.

Here's a great story about this week's game from Sports Illustrated. Enjoy!

https://www.si.com/college/arkansas...g-motivated-texas-for-first-time-in-long-time

My understanding is that Green, Jackson and Braxton all practiced Monday.

 

[Baron]

Statistically piggy has a really bad defense.
3rd Down conversion rate 63rd at .383
1st Downs allowed 70th at 182
Passing yards allowed 124th at 266 per game
RZ defense 47th at .812 18 TD's 8 FG's
Rushing defense 36th at 121 per game
Scoring defense 79th at 26.33
Total defense 90th at 387
Statistically arky should only be able to beat Texas with time of possession and turnovers.
That being said this is piggy's Super Bowl.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

My understanding is that Green, Jackson and Braxton all practiced Monday.

None of them would be at 100%, if true.

 

[DBut82]

Braxton's dad, Ronnie, is from Denison. Known him his entire life. Ronnie also played college ball. Good kid. He's gonna have to take this L on Saturday tho lol

 

[Sirhornsalot]

The injury reports for Texas and Arkansas

 

[Sirhornsalot]

 

[Sirhornsalot]

A couple of tidbits from CJ Vogel at OTF.

"The Razorback offense averages 2.5 fumbles (both lost or recovered) per game this season, ranking 134th out of 134 teams in college football. "

"Arkansas has allowed 881 yards passing over its last two football games."

Taylen Green (QB) has 11 fumbles this season so far.

Arkansas has been outscored 97–41 in their last two home games.

 

[Baron]

A couple of tidbits from CJ Vogel at OTF.

"The Razorback offense averages 2.5 fumbles (both lost or recovered) per game this season, ranking 134th out of 134 teams in college football. "

"Arkansas has allowed 881 yards passing over its last two football games."

Taylen Green (QB) has 11 fumbles this season so far.

Arkansas has been outscored 97–41 in their last two home games.

Those last two home games weren't against Texas. We all know this is the most rabid anti Texas crowd. Hopefully Sark has Texas prepared to counter the punch in the face that Pittman will try to deliver.
All the stat lines favor Texas but this one scares me.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

The updated injury reports for Texas and Arkansas

 

[Sirhornsalot]

 

[Baron]

 

[UT1983]

Texas!!!

 

[Sirhornsalot]

FIGHT!

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Our task today – empty the stadium by the start of the 4th

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Off to a slow start. Not good

 

[Rotty22]

How do you miss a wide open receiver like that? "Spectacular" Ewers? If he would have made that pass, yes

 

[UT1983]

Texas came to play today.