FAYETTEVILLE — Two years of floundering late-game performances lacking a signature victory finally reached the breaking point for Arkansas football Saturday night.
The Razorbacks (4-2, 2-1 SEC) erased a two-score deficit in the second half and rallied past No. 4 Tennessee 19-14 for their first home victory over a top-five team since 1999.
Malachi Singleton, taking over for Taylen Green after the starting quarterback left with an injury early in the fourth quarter, scored the game-winning touchdown on an 11-yard run with 1:17 remaining.
It was Arkansas’ defense that won the game. Tennessee entered the night leading the country in scoring offense and ranked third in yards per game, but the Volunteers (4-1, 1-1) couldn’t find any success outside of two touchdown drives to start the third quarter. They managed just 332 yards of total offense.
Below are live score updates, highlights and key plays from Arkansas football’s home game tonight against No. 4 Tennessee. This story will be updated with new information and photos throughout the evening.
Arkansas football vs Tennessee score updates
Tennessee
0
0
14
0
14
Arkansas
3
0
7
9
19
Fourth Quarter
Arkansas touchdown: Malachi Singleton 11-yard run
It’s borderline unbelievable. With their backup quarterback, the Hogs march 59 yards on four plays and grab the lead with 1:17 remaining. Exquisite play-calling by Bobby Petrino on the drive. The two-point try was no good, though, so Arkansas leads 19-14.
Arkansas field goal
This was a weird drive. Arkansas got down to the Tennessee two-yard line, but Taylen Green took a big hit on a long pass and had to exit the game. He wanted to come back in, but the Hogs kept backup Malachi Singleton on the field, and they didn’t find the end zone. Matthew Shipley is good from 22 yards out, and the Tennessee lead is 14-13 with 12:08 remaining.
Third Quarter
Touchdown Arkansas: Ja’Quinden Jackson 2-yard run
The Hogs respond with a vital scoring drive to trim the deficit to 14-10 with 4:38 remaining in the third quarter. Really nice passing drive from Taylen Green, and Jackson finished it off with his 10th touchdown of the season.
Touchdown Tennessee: Dylan Sampson 4-yard run
Two personal foul penalties on the Arkansas defense made life easy for Tennessee on that drive, and the Volunteers punch it in on another short run from Sampson. Tennessee’s offense has figured out the Hogs’ defense after halftime, and it’s 14-3 with 8:19 remaining in the third quarter.
Touchdown Tennessee: Dylan Sampson 4-yard run
Tennessee scores on its first drive of the second half, and Sampson was instrumental with three carries for 60 yards in the series. Arkansas played so well in the first half, but it’s all been wiped away as Tennessee is now out in front.
Second Quarter
Arkansas missed field goal
Kyle Ramsey is no good from 44 yards out, and the Arkansas lead remains 3-0. The Hogs have out-gained Tennessee 223-29. Isaac TeSlaa was wide open for an easy touchdown on third down, but Taylen Green never looked his way.
Arkansas stopped on fourth down, again
On fourth-and-1 from the Tennessee 20, Sam Pittman elects to go for it and the Hogs come up short. Taylen Green took off with all of his receivers covered, but he came up short of the line-to-gain. The sequence is especially brutal, as Isaiah Sategna dropped a touchdown three plays earlier. Arkansas has out-gained Tennessee 192-34, but it’s only 3-0 on the scoreboard.
Arkansas defense forces another punt
Tennessee was able to get inside Arkansas territory, but the Hogs’ defense was again got off the field and forced a Volunteers punt. Tennessee’s offense came in averaging 54 points per game, but its scoreless early in the second quarter. Arkansas takes over at its own six-yard line.
First Quarter
Arkansas stopped on fourth down
The Hogs faced fourth-and-one inside Tennessee territory, and while Taylen Green found Var’keyes Gumms, the tight end made the catch with his knee down and the ball short of the first-down line. The quarter ends with Arkansas leading 3-0. Tennessee’s offense only had the ball for 2:20 in the opening period.
Arkansas field goal
Impressive opening drive for the Hogs, taking up nearly 10 minutes on 16 plays, but they have to settle for a field goal after a false start penalty when they had second-and-goal from the Tennessee 1-yard line. It’s 3-0 Arkansas, and this is the first time Tennessee has trailed all season.
What channel is the Arkansas vs Tennessee game on today?
Arkansas vs Tennessee will broadcast on ABC in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will call the game from the booth at Reynolds Razorback Stadium, with Holly Rowe reporting from the sideline. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, ESPN’s subscription streaming service, and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Arkansas vs Tennessee history
Series record: Tennessee leads, 13-6
Arkansas’ last win: 2020 (24-13)
Tennessee’s last win: 2007 (34-13)
Arkansas vs Tennessee prediction
Tennessee 34, Arkansas 20: It’s difficult to envision Arkansas being able to keep up with the Volunteers’ offense. If Arkansas can run the football successfully and give Taylen Green enough time, there will be an outside chance at the upset. Unfortunately, the Hogs haven’t proven they can do both against high-quality opposition.
Arkansas injury updates
Out
Defensive back Jaylon Braxton
Defensive back Miguel Mitchell
Offensive lineman Patrick Kutas
Wide receiver Khafre Brown
Running back Rodney Hill
Tight end Andreas Paaske
Questionable
Tight end Luke Hasz
Tight end Ty Washington
Probable
Defensive back Hudson Clark
Wide receiver Monte Harrison
Tennessee injury updates
Defensive back Jourdan Thomas
Defensive back John Slaughter
Linebacker Edwin Spillman
Defensive back Montrell Bandy
Arkansas football schedule 2024
Aug. 29: beat UAPB 70-0
Sept. 7: lost to Oklahoma State 39-31 (2OT)
Sept. 14: beat UAB 37-27
Sept. 21: beat Auburn 24-14
Sept. 28: lost to Texas A&M 21-17
Oct. 5: vs Tennessee
Oct. 19: vs LSU
Oct. 26: at Mississippi State
Nov. 2: vs Ole Miss
Nov. 16: vs Texas
Nov. 23: vs Louisiana Tech
Nov. 30: at Missouri
Tennessee football schedule 2024
Aug. 31: beat Chattanooga 69-3
Sept. 7: beat N.C. State 51-10
Sept. 14: beat Kent State 71-0
Sept. 21: beat Oklahoma 25-15
Oct. 5: at Arkansas
Oct. 12: vs Florida
Oct. 19: vs Alabama
Nov. 2: vs Kentucky
Nov. 9: vs Mississippi State
Nov. 16: at Georgia
Nov. 23: vs UTEP
Nov. 30: at Vanderbilt
Arkansas football news
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