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Arkansas Razorbacks
Preview: Last season was an odd one for Arkansas as they fell short of expectations then played like the 2nd best team in the SEC for a while. The early portion of the year was trouble for them as they were stunned by Toledo, beaten soundly by Texas Tech then lost to Texas A&M once again to start 1-3, they recovered to beat Tennessee, and performed solidly in an expected loss to Alabama. Suddenly they beat Auburn in 4OTs and then beat Ole Miss in overtime on the road in the most ridiculous fashion before pummeling LSU on the road. Arkansas oddly enough dropped a shootout at home to Mississippi State before winning the last two. Arkansas had one of the better offenses in the SEC last year, but they lose a lot of starters. QB Brandon Allen performed very well last year but he is gone, his younger brother Austin Allen took over the starting job right away so there's not much concern at QB. RB is a big concern as both Alex Collins and Jonathan Williams are gone, Kody Walker broke his foot, and Rawleigh Williams is coming off neck surgery, Arkansas may have to rely on true freshmen here. The top receivers and TE are gone but there was a lot of depth behind them and the new starters should perform well, the offensive line is a concern with 3 starters gone. The defense is expected to be the strength of the team this year as almost the entire defensive line is back, and both starting linebackers return. 2 starters are gone in the secondary but there's a lot more experience back there this year than there was entering last year. The schedule is doable with the only non-conference challenge being on the road against TCU, they do draw Florida and Missouri from the East which isn't the easiest of draws. If Arkansas's offense proves to not be a liability they will improve this year, I think they may remain about the same.
Predictions:
Sept. 3 Louisiana Tech: Louisiana Tech has a lot to replace from last year so Arkansas shouldn't have much trouble. W
Sept. 10 @ TCU: First challenge for a new offense proves to be a tough one as TCU's defense dominates the game and Arkansas loses. L
Sept. 17 Texas State: No trouble will be had here. W
Sept. 24 Texas A&M(Jerry World): I don't know why but Texas A&M has really had Arkansas' number since joining the SEC, I'll ride that. L
Oct. 1 Alcorn State: Steve McNair's brother coaches Alcorn State, so that's an interesting fact for you. W
Oct. 8 Alabama: Arkansas' defense has consistently tested Alabama, I don't think they have the offense to pull the upset off. L
Oct. 15 Ole Miss: Wont' be such a crazy game this time as Arkansas' defense frustrates Chad Kelly while their offense has success against Ole Miss' defense. W
Oct. 22 @ Auburn: Malzahn and Bielema hate each other so this is an entertaining toss up, I'll go with Auburn this time. L
Nov. 5 Florida: With help of the bye week Arkansas smothers Florida in this one. W
Nov. 12 LSU: Arkansas has sure been taking full advantage of playing LSU the week after they play Alabama these past few years, I think it happens again here and Arkansas pulls off the upset. W
Nov. 19 @ Mississippi State: Meanwhile once again Mississippi State stuns Arkansas the week after they play LSU. L
Nov. 26 @ Missouri: Allen makes some good late plays to help Arkansas win a defensive battle. W
Predicted Record: 7-5(4-4)
Preview: Last season was an odd one for Arkansas as they fell short of expectations then played like the 2nd best team in the SEC for a while. The early portion of the year was trouble for them as they were stunned by Toledo, beaten soundly by Texas Tech then lost to Texas A&M once again to start 1-3, they recovered to beat Tennessee, and performed solidly in an expected loss to Alabama. Suddenly they beat Auburn in 4OTs and then beat Ole Miss in overtime on the road in the most ridiculous fashion before pummeling LSU on the road. Arkansas oddly enough dropped a shootout at home to Mississippi State before winning the last two. Arkansas had one of the better offenses in the SEC last year, but they lose a lot of starters. QB Brandon Allen performed very well last year but he is gone, his younger brother Austin Allen took over the starting job right away so there's not much concern at QB. RB is a big concern as both Alex Collins and Jonathan Williams are gone, Kody Walker broke his foot, and Rawleigh Williams is coming off neck surgery, Arkansas may have to rely on true freshmen here. The top receivers and TE are gone but there was a lot of depth behind them and the new starters should perform well, the offensive line is a concern with 3 starters gone. The defense is expected to be the strength of the team this year as almost the entire defensive line is back, and both starting linebackers return. 2 starters are gone in the secondary but there's a lot more experience back there this year than there was entering last year. The schedule is doable with the only non-conference challenge being on the road against TCU, they do draw Florida and Missouri from the East which isn't the easiest of draws. If Arkansas's offense proves to not be a liability they will improve this year, I think they may remain about the same.
Predictions:
Sept. 3 Louisiana Tech: Louisiana Tech has a lot to replace from last year so Arkansas shouldn't have much trouble. W
Sept. 10 @ TCU: First challenge for a new offense proves to be a tough one as TCU's defense dominates the game and Arkansas loses. L
Sept. 17 Texas State: No trouble will be had here. W
Sept. 24 Texas A&M(Jerry World): I don't know why but Texas A&M has really had Arkansas' number since joining the SEC, I'll ride that. L
Oct. 1 Alcorn State: Steve McNair's brother coaches Alcorn State, so that's an interesting fact for you. W
Oct. 8 Alabama: Arkansas' defense has consistently tested Alabama, I don't think they have the offense to pull the upset off. L
Oct. 15 Ole Miss: Wont' be such a crazy game this time as Arkansas' defense frustrates Chad Kelly while their offense has success against Ole Miss' defense. W
Oct. 22 @ Auburn: Malzahn and Bielema hate each other so this is an entertaining toss up, I'll go with Auburn this time. L
Nov. 5 Florida: With help of the bye week Arkansas smothers Florida in this one. W
Nov. 12 LSU: Arkansas has sure been taking full advantage of playing LSU the week after they play Alabama these past few years, I think it happens again here and Arkansas pulls off the upset. W
Nov. 19 @ Mississippi State: Meanwhile once again Mississippi State stuns Arkansas the week after they play LSU. L
Nov. 26 @ Missouri: Allen makes some good late plays to help Arkansas win a defensive battle. W
Predicted Record: 7-5(4-4)