Arkansas’ Late Rally Can’t Erase Earlier Missed Opportunities Against Auburn
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The Arkansas Razorbacks fell just short of a third straight victory inside Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, falling to the Auburn Tigers 26-23.
The Razorbacks (3-6, 1-5 SEC) built a 10-0 lead but couldn't put enough distance between themselves and the Tigers. Two missed field goals and an inconsistent passing game left opportunities on the field before Auburn pulled ahead for good with 33 seconds remaining.
Arkansas now returns to Fayetteville to face South Carolina for the first time since 2022, with questions to answer about its offense and another close loss to move past.
Razorbacks’ Passing Struggles
The Arkansas Razorbacks' offense under first-year offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey struggled against the Tigers' defense, once again failing to find ways to help the Hogs' defense, as the Razorbacks held the Tigers to only 3 points in the first half.
KJ Jackson struggled all afternoon, failing to make the right reads and forcing throws into contested windows as the Hogs never got the passing game going, as Jackson completed 14-of-30 passes for 180 yards with one touchdown and an interceptio...