STILLWATER, Okla. — Arkansas football is off to a dream start in its early-season road matchup against No. 17 Oklahoma State.
The Razorbacks (1-0) have a trio of rushing touchdowns from Ja’Quinden Jackson and lead the Cowboys 21-7 at halftime. The defense is pitching a shutout, with the Cowboys‘ lone score coming off a pick-six midway through the second quarter.
Oklahoma State has just 13 rushing yards, while the Hogs have 158. The Razorbacks have kept Ollie Gordon II quiet through the first two quarters.
Jackson has 98 rushing yards, and quarterback Taylen Green has 68.
Arkansas is coming off a 70-0 victory over UAPB in its season-opener, while the Cowboys (1-0) knocked off South Dakota State 44-20 last week.
Below are live updates from today’s clash between the Hogs and Cowboys.
Arkansas football vs Oklahoma State score updates
Arkansas
14
7
0
10
0
31
Oklahoma State
0
7
6
18
8
39
Overtime
Oklahoma State takes a 39-31 lead after an Ollie Gordon II touchdown run, and the two-point try is good on a pass to Gordon.
Both kickers missed field goals in the first overtime. Oklahoma State had a chance at the walk-off win, but we will play a second overtime.
Fourth Quarter
Field Goal Arkansas: 45-yard kick from Kyle Ramsey
Arkansas covers 48 yards in 55 seconds and sets Ramsey up for the game-tying field goal as time expires. Incredible. This wacky game is going to overtime.
Field Goal Oklahoma State: 38-yard kick from Logan Ward
Oklahoma State marches down the field and grabs a 31-28 lead with 55 seconds remaining. Arkansa shas zero timeouts.
Touchdown Arkansas: Taylen Green 43-yard pass to Luke Hasz
Hasz gets his first catch of the game, streaking down the middle for a game-tying score. The Hogs only needed three plays and 1:12 to find the end zone, but now Oklahoma State has 4:01 remaining and only needs three points.
The Cowboys use a flea-flicker to spark a 5-play, 80-yard drive that ends with them taking a 28-21 lead. Arkansas will get the ball back with 5:13 remaining.
Touchdown Oklahoma State: Alan Bowman 7-yard pass to Brennan Pressley (2-point try is good)
Isaiah Sategna muffs a punt, and the Cowboys take advantage two plays later to tie it at 21-21. It’s a brand-new ballgame with 9:37 remaining.
Missed Field Goal Arkansas: Kyle Ramsey 41-yard kick is no good
The first field-goal attempt of Ramsey’s Arkansas career is wide right, and Oklahoma State now has a chance to march down the field and tie the gane. The Cowboys take over at their own 24-yard line with 11:44 remaining.
Third Quarter
Field Goal Oklahoma State: 35-yard kick from Logan Ward
Oklahoma State once again gets inside the red zone, but the Hogs defense makes a stop and forces another kick. Still, it’s a one possession game with Arkansas leading 21-13 and 39 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
Fumble Arkansas: Recovered by Kody Walterscheid
Arkansas can’t get out of its own way here. A botched pitch from Taylen Green to Ja’Quinden Jackson is recovered by the Cowboys, who take over a the Hogs’ 49-yard line. Danger time here for Arkansas with 3:25 remaining in the third quarter.
Field Goal Oklahoma State: 45-yard kick from Logan Ward
The Cowboys thought they had a touchdown, but a personal foul wiped off the score, and they instead had to settle for a field goal. That was the best drive of the game for Oklahoma State and the first points the Arkansas defense has given up all year. The Hogs lead 21-10 with 6:45 remaining in the third quarter.
Second Quarter
Interception Arkansas: Jaheim Singletary picks off Alan Bowman
Singletary just had the best moment of his Arkansas career, locking up Rashod Owens and high-pointing the ball for an interception. Arkansas will carry a 21-7 lead into the locker room at halftime.
Touchdown Arkansas: Ja’Quinden Jackson 11-yard run
Jackson reaches the end zone for the third time today, giving the Hogs a 21-7 lead with 5:05 remaining. Arkansas is out-gaining Oklahoma State 307-60. Somehow, the score doesn’t indicate how dominant the Hogs have been today.
Touchdown Oklahoma State: Kale Smith 73-yard interception return
Disaster for Arkansas, as Keyshawn Blackstock is beaten on the right side of the offensive line, causing pressure and forcing Taylen Green into a pick-six. The Hogs had all the momentum, but Oklahoma State is right back in it.
First Quarter
Touchdown Arkansas: Ja’Quinden Jackson 5-yard run.
What a drive by Arkansas, who marches 83 yards on eight plays and grabs a 14-0 lead with 1:31 remaining in the first period. Taylen Green used his legs for a huge third-down conversion on the drive.
Touchdown Arkansas: Ja’Quinden Jackson 5-yard run.
The Hogs punch it in and grab a 7-0 lead on their second drive of the game. Five plays, 45 yards and Arkansas already has 71 rushing yards. Impressive start for the Razorbacks, with the defense stopping Oklahoma State on its first two drives.
Pregame
Arkansas wins the toss and elects to defer. Oklahoma State’s offense will get this game going.
We are all set for kickoff here in Stillwater. The Arkansas captains today are Luke Hasz, Josh Braun, Jayden Johnson and Xavian Sorey Jr. Hasz is an Oklahoma native playing his first college football game in his home state.
Arkansas vs Oklahoma State time today
Date: Saturday, Sept. 7
Time: 11 a.m. CT
Location: Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla.
What channel is Arkansas vs Oklahoma State game on today?
Arkansas vs Oklahoma State will broadcast nationally on ABC in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season. Dave Pasch and Dusty Dvoracek will call the game from the booth at Boone Pickens Stadium, with Taylor McGregor 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 Oklahoma State history
Series record: Arkansas leads, 30-15-1
Arkansas’ last win: 1980 (33-20)
Oklahoma State’s last win: 1975 (20-13)
Arkansas vs Oklahoma State prediction
OKLAHOMA STATE 37, ARKANSAS 31: Arkansas could have an advantage at the line of scrimmage on offense and defense, and there’s still a certain unknown about Bobby Petrino’s offense. At the end of the day, Oklahoma State has home-field advantage, a proven track record on offense and an edge in experience.
Arkansas injury updates
LG Patrick Kutas, out (back).
S Miguel Mitchell, out.
WR Andrew Armstrong, questionable.
Arkansas vs Oklahoma State weather update
It is forecasted to be mostly sunny and right around 70 degrees at kickoff Saturday. The temperature will rise to the low 80s later in the afternoon.