Quinn Ewers threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns, and the No. 3 Texas protection suppressed Arkansas’ closing two possessions to assist the Longhorns win 20-10 on Saturday.
Ewers’ 1-yard cross to Matthew Golden capped an eight-play, 75-yard drive that gave the Longhorns (9-1, 5-1 SEC, No. 3 CFP) a two-score lead with 9:05 left . Ewers, who completed 20-of-32 passing, additionally related with Golden for the sport’s first landing.
Ewers entered the sport with Heisman Trophy hopes, and whereas his numbers do not counsel his candidacy has obtained a lift, he and Texas have greater targets, coach Steve Sarkisian stated.
“When you simply haven’t got that many alternatives, it’s important to attempt to maximize them while you get them,” Sarkisian stated. “Him taking good care of the soccer, changing on third down and what a play…on fourth all the way down to seal the sport. I used to be pleased with him for that.”
Arkansas (5-5, 3-4) had a possibility to take the lead on possession earlier than Texas elevated its lead early within the fourth quarter because the Razorbacks drove to the Texas 26. The Arkansas protection Longhorns tightened up and Arkansas settled for a 44 subject aim by Matthew Shipley to chop Texas’ result in 13-10.
Texas seemingly sealed its victory on Arkansas’ subsequent possession. Taylen Green accomplished a cross to C.J. Brown on the Texas 40, however Brown fumbled and Michael Taaffe recovered for the Longhorns. Ewers transformed a fourth-and-2 with two minutes left, permitting Texas to expire the clock.
Arkansas entered the sport ranked fifth within the Football Bowl Subdivision in complete offense, averaging 484 yards per sport. The Razorbacks punted on six of their first seven possessions and have been intercepted on the opposite and in the end completed with simply 231 yards.
“To beat the third-ranked crew within the nation, you’ll be able to’t flip the ball over, in any other case it’s important to catch it,” Arkansas coach Sam Pittman stated. “And it was two-nothing. That’s what occurred.”
Green completed 17 of 25 passing for 149 yards with one interception. Ja’Quinden Jackson, enjoying his first sport since Oct. 19 due to an ankle harm, ran for 56 yards on 11 carries and scored Arkansas’ solely landing within the third quarter.
Texas tied a season excessive with six sacks and set a season excessive by holding Arkansas 48 yards on these sacks. The Longhorns had 9 tackles for loss, together with two every by Jahdae Barron and Alfred Collins, each of whom have been additionally accountable for Arkansas’ turnovers. Barron intercepted Green within the first quarter to arrange Texas’ first landing, and Collins’ pressured fumble ended the sport.
Ewers’ 176 yards have been a season low, however Sarkisian praised his effectivity. Eight completely different receivers recorded his 20 completions and 6 had at the very least two receptions. Isaiah Bond led the crew with 4 receptions for 48 yards.
The Razorbacks dropped their second straight sport and stay one win shy of bowl eligibility with two video games remaining.
The Longhorns hardly impressed on offense, however did sufficient to earn a highway win towards a conventional rival.
Arkansas hosts Louisiana Tech subsequent Saturday. Texas can even be at dwelling subsequent Saturday, internet hosting Kentucky.
Associated Press reporting.
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