Arkansas football defeats Louisiana Tech 35-14, social media reacts

Although the Arkansas Razorbacks 6-5 (3-4 SEC) started the game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 4-7 (3-4 CUSA) with an opening kickoff returned by Rodney Hill for 100 yards for a touchdown that was nullified by a penalty committed by C.J. Brown, an Arkansas wide receiver, a microcosm of the many misfortunes the team has experienced this season, the Hogs defeated the Bulldogs 35-14 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, their final regular season home game.

With this win against Louisiana Tech, Arkansas is now bowl eligible. This will be the fourth time in five seasons that Sam Pittman will take his team to a bowl game. Before that bowl game, the Razorbacks have another opportunity to beat a ranked opponent, the No. 23 Missouri Tigers 8-3 (4-3 SEC) on the road.

Even though the Hogs’ defense played well against Louisiana Tech, holding the Bulldogs to two touchdowns, 57 yards rushing, and 247 total yards, as reported by ESPN, the team had a sloppy and inconsistent day on offense, and the Razorbacks surrendered three turnovers. Arkansas must play better to upset Missouri on Saturday.  

Entering the game against Missouri with a win against Louisiana Tech gives the Hogs a little momentum to build on to upset this quality opponent. After taking care of business against the Bulldogs, the Razorbacks garnered primarily positive reactions on social media.   

Social Media Reactions: Arkansas football vs Louisiana Tech

Hunter Yurachek, Arkansas's director of athletics, congratulated the team on beating Louisiana Tech and noted that the Razorbacks have an important game on Saturday against the Missouri Tigers.

Hogtrough, a passionate Arkansas fan, believes the win secured Sam Pittman’s return as head coach for a sixth season.  

Austin Farmer, an Arkansas Razorbacks beat writer and Site Expert at FanSided’s Razorbackers, expressed excitement about the team earning bowl eligibility.

Jacob Davis, an Arkansas Razorbacks beat writer at Sports Illustrated, communicated that he was happy for the team earning bowl eligibility and giving itself an additional game to play.

Connor Goodson, Arkansas football and basketball journalist at Hawg Sports, argued that the Hogs’ defense was “stellar” for a second straight week.

Pinto, another passionate Arkansas fan, was happy to see running back Rashod Dubinion perform well against Louisiana Tech.