FAYETTEVILLE - The Arkansas Razorbacks (2-6, 0-5 SEC) suffered a sixth straight loss in a 7-3 defeat against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-3, 1-3 SEC) at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday.
Led by first year head coach Zach Arnett, the Bulldogs went into Fayetteville and absolutely dominated the Arkansas offense in all areas of the game. First-year defensive coordinator Travis Williams' defense played just about lights out for the Razorbacks, but it clearly wasn't enough to overcome the offense's inability to score.
Mississippi State scored on just one of its drives, with the rest resulting in a punt, one interception and one missed field goal. Arkansas' only points came from a Cam Little field goal following an Alfahiym Walcott interception on the second play from scrimmage.
For those who were unable to watch or attend the game, HawgBeat provided pregame observations, scoring updates, turnovers, highlights and more from Arkansas-Mississippi State…
Pregame:
- Defensive backs Jaylon Braxton and Dwight McGlothern were dressed out and went through pregame warmups.
- Running back Raheim Sanders is at the game, but is not going to play as he continues to deal with a knee injury.
- Defensive back LaDarrius Bishop was not dressed out for pregame warmups.
First Quarter:
15:00 - Arkansas has won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Mississippi State will receive the opening kickoff.
14:25 - Arkansas DB Alfahiym Walcott intercepts a pass from Mike Wright. Hogs have the ball at the MSU 35-yard line.
12:30 - Arkansas K Cam Little hits a 24-yard field goal to give the Razorbacks a 3-0 lead.
Second Quarter:
13:03 - Mississippi State RB Jo'Quavious Marks catches a two-yard touchdown pass from QB Mike Wright. The kick is good and the Bulldogs lead 7-3.
2:12 - Arkansas and Mississippi State have traded punts for the majority of the second quarter. The Razorbacks have the ball at their own 16-yard line looking to take the lead.
End of half: Mississippi State 7, Arkansas 3
Third Quarter:
11:33 - A failed fourth and one conversion hands Mississippi State the ball on Arkansas' 47-yard line.
1:28 - Mississippi State WR Justin Robinson bails out the offense with a 30-yard jump ball catch to get a first down.
Fourth Quarter:
9:11 - Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson throws an interception to Mississippi State LB Shawn Preston Jr. The Bulldogs have the ball on their own 31-yard line.
0:00 - Jefferson's hail mary throw to the end zone is incomplete and the Bulldogs rush the field.
