FAYETTEVILLE - The Arkansas Razorbacks took care of business in a not very attractive way against Kent State on Saturday with a 28-6 victory over the Golden Flashes at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Arkansas out-gained the Golden Flashes by 108 total yards. Kent State gained just 26 yards on the ground compared to the Hogs' 172 rushing yards, which was up from the 105 yards they gained in Week 1 against Western Carolina.
Quarterback KJ Jefferson was 13-of-19 passing with 136 yards and two scores through the air. He was relied on heavily in the run game during the second half and he totaled 48 rushing yards on 13 carries.
The Razorback defense had an impressive outing with seven sacks, 11 tackles for loss and one interception returned for a touchdown by linebacker Antonio Grier on his first play as a Razorback.
From injuries to big plays, HawgBeat had you covered with everything you need to know from Saturday's win for the Razorabcks:
First Quarter
15:00 - Arkansas won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Kent State will receive the opening kickoff.
3:24 - Kent State kicker Andrew Glass knocks through a 48-yard field goal and the Golden Flashes lead 3-0.
1:12 - Arkansas LB Antonio Grier intercepts Kent State QB Michael Alaimo and returns it 25 yards for a touchdown. Cam Little converts the extra point and Arkansas leads 7-3.
Second quarter
6:29 - Kent State K Andrew Glass pushes the 38-yard field goal through the uprights and Arkansas' lead is cut to 7-6.
4:41 - Arkansas WR Isaac TeSlaa makes a spectacular 36-yard catch to place the Razorbacks at the nine-yard line.
2:20 - KJ Jefferson picks up a bad snap and finds WR Andrew Armstrong in the back of the endzone for a five-yard touchdown pass. Cam Little knocks in the extra point and the Hogs lead 14-6.
Halftime: Arkansas 14, Kent State 6
Third quarter
8:50 - Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson finds WR Jaedon Wilson open for a 31-yard catch that puts the Razorbacks on the 21-yard line in Kent State territory.
5:50 - Arkansas RB Rashod Dubinion takes the handoff at the one-yard line into the endzone for a touchdown. The extra point is good and the Razorbacks lead 21-6.
Fourth quarter
10:16 - Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson hits WR Andrew Armstrong in the corner of the endzone for a nine-yard touchdown. The point after is good and the Hogs lead 28-6.
6:05 - Defensive end Landon Jackson makes a big tackle four yards behind the line of scrimmage on fourth down at the 1-yard line.
