FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – In a surprising turn of events, Arkansas defeated No. 4 Tennessee by a score of 19-14.
The Volunteers failed to score in the first half, allowing Arkansas to remain competitive even after losing their starting quarterback to an injury.
Tennessee (4-1, 1-1 SEC) entered the matchup with confidence, having had a week off. They were ranked first in the nation for scoring offense (54 points per game) and second in scoring defense (7 points per game).
Despite this, Arkansas (4-2, 2-1) managed to pull off the upset victory.
Here are the highlights from the intense showdown between Tennessee and Arkansas.
Game Summary:
Tennessee 0 0 14 0 14
Arkansas 3 0 7 9 19
Fourth Quarter Highlights:
– Arkansas took a 19-14 lead when Malachi Singleton scored an 11-yard touchdown with just 1:17 remaining in the game.
– Earlier, Matthew Shipley kicked a 22-yard field goal for Arkansas, bringing the score to 14-13 with 12:06 left on the clock.
Third Quarter Highlights:
– Ja’Quinden Jackson scored a 2-yard touchdown for Arkansas, reducing Tennessee’s lead to 14-10 with 4:38 left in the quarter.
– Dylan Sampson of Tennessee had a 4-yard touchdown run with 8:19 remaining in the quarter, extending the Volunteers’ lead to 14-3.
– Sampson also had an earlier 4-yard touchdown run at 12:23 in the third quarter.
First Quarter Highlights:
– Kyle Ramsey put Arkansas on the board first with a 20-yard field goal, giving them a 3-0 lead with 5:48 left in the first quarter.
Broadcast Information:
– The game aired live on ABC.
– Additional streaming options were available through the ESPN App and Fubo, which provides a free trial for new subscribers.
Upcoming Schedule for Both Teams:
Tennessee:
– Oct. 12: vs. Florida
– Oct. 19: vs. No. 2 Alabama
– Oct. 26: vs. Kentucky
– Nov. 9: vs. Mississippi State
Arkansas:
– Oct. 19: vs. No. 12 LSU
– Oct. 26: at Mississippi State
– Nov. 2: vs. No. 11 Ole Miss
– Nov. 16: vs. No. 1 Texas
Injury Updates:
Tennessee has several key players sidelined, including defensive backs Jourdan Thomas, John Slaughter, Montrell Bandy, and linebacker Edwin Spillman. Arkansas is missing defensive backs Jaylon Braxton and Miguel Mitchell, along with running back Rodney Hill and several tight ends.
Weather Condition:
Kickoff was expected to occur in clear skies with a temperature around 80 degrees.