TUSCALOOSA, AL- A frantic comeback attempt by the Arkansas Razorbacks fell just short at Bryant-Deny Stadium on Saturday with the Alabama Crimson Tide hanging on to defeat Arkansas, 24-21. The Hogs will finally return home next weekend to host Mississippi State after four straight weeks on the road.
But before the Hogs host the ‘Dogs, here are some final post-game notes on the Alabama game as provided by the University of Arkansas:
QB KJ Jefferson has thrown for at least one touchdown in 18 consecutive games. His 62 career passing touchdowns tie with QB Ryan Mallett for second-most in Arkansas history. Jefferson completed 14 of 24 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns while gaining 26 yards on the ground.
» QB KJ Jefferson notched his 20th career game with multiple passing touchdowns.
» WR Andrew Armstrong has recorded at least one catch in 23 consecutive games. The streak dates back to his 2021 season at Texas A&M-Commerce.
» With his 55-yard field goal in the first quarter, K Cam Little is now 4-for-4 on 50+ yard field goal attempts this season. For his career, Little is 7-for-10 from 50 or more yards out. Little finished 2-for-2 against the Crimson Tide, drilling field goals from 55 and 49 yards out.
» DL Landon Jackson set career highs in tackles (11), tackles for loss (3.5) and sacks (3.5). It is his first career game with 10+ tackles.
» DL Landon Jackson, who had 3.5 sacks on the day, is the first Arkansas defender with 3+ sacks in a game since Chris Smith tallied 3.0 sacks against Southern Miss in 2013. Jackson’s 3.5 sacks are the most sacks by a Razorback defender against Alabama since Antwain Robinson finished with 2.5 sacks against Alabama in 2006.
» LB Jaheim Thomas racked up 10 tackles, including a 0.5 sack. It’s his fifth double-digit tackling performance this season.
» Arkansas recorded its most sacks (5) against Alabama since 2006 (5).
» P Max Fletcher booted a career long 70-yard punt vs. the Crimson Tide. It’s Arkansas’ first punt of 70 yards since P Reid Bauer booted a 78-yard punt at Auburn on Oct. 29, 2022.
Note to Our Readers: Portions of this story were sourced directly from the University of Arkansas Office of Communications, Grace Tafolla.
