The season starts today! Arkansas will travel to War Memorial Stadium to play Arkansas Pine Bluff. It'll be the second meeting between the two programs in three years.
In 2021, the Hogs scored 45 points in the first half while holding UAPB to zero. The rushing game was king that season, finishing No. 9 in the country in yards per game. Arkansas went for 291 yards on the ground but only scored one of their five touchdowns in the same fashion.
This season, the Razorbacks have a completely different offense, with Bobby Petrino in control of the reins. The passing game might take over this season. However, donโt count out the ground attack with JaโQuinden Jackson and the rest of the running back room.
On the other hand, UAPB will also look completely different under head coach Alonzo Hampton and offensive coordinator Tony Hull. The Golden Lions will try to use their speed to stretch the defense laterally with screens and quick passes to the numbers.
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How to watch Arkansas football vs UAPB
1. How to watch/stream Arkansas vs. UAPB
- Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM (CT)
- Network: ESPNU
2. How to listen
- Fayetteville: Station KQSM-FM, Channel 92.1
- Little Rock: Station KABZ-FM, Channel 103.7
- Texarkana: Station KKTK-AM, Channel AM 1400
- Jonesboro: Station KJXK-FM, Channel 106.5
3. Key UAPB players
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- QB Mekhi Hagens - 163 rushing yards, 4 TDs, 580 passing yards, 3 TDs, 4 INT in 2023
- RB Johness Davis โ 382 rushing yards, 1 TD, 5.2 yards per carry in career
- DE Khalil Arnold โ 34 tackles, 21 solo, 7.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 FF in 2023
4. Key Arkansas players
- QB Taylen Green: 3,794 passing yards, 25 TDs, 15 INTs, 1,024 rushing yards, 19 TDs in his career
- DE Landon Jackson: 44 tackles, 22 solo, 13.5 TFLs, 6.5 sacks in 2023
- TE Luke Hasz: 253 receiving yards, 3 TDs, 15.8 yards per reception in 2023 (5 games)
5. UAPB Head Coach Alonzo Hampton
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- Record at UAPB: 2-9
- First-time head coach, second season with UAPB
- Defensive Analyst for Arkansas in 2019
- Assistant Head Coach / Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties Coach for ULM between 2021-2022
6. Arkansas Head Coach Sam Pittman
- Record at Arkansas: 23-25
- First-time head coach, fifth season with Arkansas
- Led Arkansas to No. 8 AP-ranked team in the nation in 2021
- 2021 Outback Bowl and 2022 Liberty Bowl champion