American college football season
The 2014 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas during the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Razorbacks played their home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville and War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock . They competed as a member of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference . They were led by second year head coach Bret Bielema . They finished the season 7–6, 2–6 in SEC play to finish in last place in the Western Division. They were invited to the Texas Bowl where they defeated Texas .
Personnel
Coaching staff
Schedule
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance August 30 3:00 p.m. at No. 6 Auburn SECN L 21–4587,451
September 6 3:00 p.m. Nicholls State * SECN W 73–763,108
September 13 2:30 p.m. at Texas Tech * ABC W 49–2860,277
September 20 6:00 p.m. Northern Illinois * Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR ESPNU W 52–1467,204
September 27 2:30 p.m. vs. No. 6 Texas A&M CBS L 28–35 OT 68,113
October 11 5:00 p.m. No. 7 Alabama Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR (SEC Nation ) ESPN L 13–1472,337
October 18 3:00 p.m. No. 10 Georgia SECN L 32–4554,959
October 25 11:00 a.m. UAB * Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR SECN W 45–1761,800
November 1 6:15 p.m. at No. 1 Mississippi State ESPN2 L 10–1762,307
November 15 7:00 p.m. No. 17 LSU ESPN2 W 17–070,165
November 22 2:30 p.m. No. 8 Ole Miss Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR (rivalry ) CBS W 30–064,510
November 28 1:00 p.m. at No. 17 Missouri CBS L 14–2171,168
December 29 8:00 p.m. vs. Texas * ESPN W 31–771,115
Schedule Source: [ 2]
Game summaries
At No. 6 Auburn
Arkansas at Auburn
1
2 3 4 Total
Razorbacks
7
14 0 0
21
• No. 6 Tigers
14
7 14 10
45
Scoring summary 1 9:37 AUB Ray 49 pass from Johnson , Carlson kick AUB 7–0
6:44 ARK Henry 14 pass from Allen , Henson kickTied 7–7
4:01 AUB Grant 1 rush, Carlson kickAUB 14–7
2 13:20 AUB Williams 18 pass from Johnson, Carlson kick AUB 21–7
11:06 ARK Derby 17 pass from Allen, Henson kickAUB 21–14
4:28 ARK Williams 6 rush, Henson kickTied 21–21
3 10:42 AUB Marshall 19 rush, Carlson kickAUB 28–21
2:39 AUB Whitehead 33 INT return, Carlson kickAUB 35–21
4 9:55 AUB Carlson 45 field goal AUB 38–21
3:15 AUB Grant 3 rush, Carlson kick AUB 45–21
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arkansas
Passing
Brandon Allen
18/31, 175 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing
Alex Collins
10 carries, 68 yards
Receiving
Demetrius Wilson
4 receptions, 55 yards
Auburn
Passing
Jeremy Johnson
12/16, 243 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Cameron Artis-Payne
26 carries, 177 yards, TD
Receiving
D'Haquille Williams
9 receptions, 154 yards, TD
Nicholls State
Arkansas vs. Nicholls State
1
2 3 4 Total
Colonels
0
0 7 0
7
• Razorbacks
35
21 7 10
73
Scoring summary 1 12:38 ARK Hatcher 82 rush, Henson kickARK 7–0
10:50 ARK Collins 33 rush, Henson kickARK 14–0
8:35 ARK Morgan 22 pass from Allen , Henson kickARK 21–0
3:21 ARK Hollister 7 pass from Allen, Henson kick ARK 28–0
2:27 ARK Collins 2 rush, Henson kick ARK 35–0
2 10:24 ARK Hatcher 50 pass from Allen, Henson kick ARK 42–0
5:55 ARK Williams 90 rush, Henson kickARK 49–0
2:55 ARK Collins 13 rush, Henson kick ARK 56–0
3 14:08 ARK Cornelius 38 pass from Allen, Henson kick ARK 63–0
9:15 NICH Canty 10 pass from Henderson, Condado kick ARK 63–7
4 14:08 ARK Henson 22 field goal ARK 66–7
3:33 ARK Allen 5 rush, Saling kickARK 73–7
Arkansas drives toward the end zone
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Nicholls State
Passing
Kalen Henderson
12/30, 105 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Tobias Lofton
5 carries, 36 yards
Receiving
Xavier Marcus
5 receptions, 59 yards
Arkansas
Passing
Brandon Allen
4/5, 117 yards, 4 TD
Rushing
Jonathan Williams
4 carries, 143 yards, TD
Receiving
Jared Cornelius
2 receptions, 51 yards, TD
With the 73–7 victory over the Colonels, the Razorbacks managed to end their 10-game losing streak, the longest in school history.[ 3] Arkansas scored 63 unanswered points before Nicholls State scored a touchdown in the third quarter. The 73 points scored are tied for the third most in school history.
At Texas Tech
Arkansas at Texas Tech
1
2 3 4 Total
• Razorbacks
14
14 7 14
49
Red Raiders
7
14 7 0
28
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arkansas
Passing
Brandon Allen
6/12, 61 yards
Rushing
Alex Collins
27 carries, 212 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Keon Hatcher
2 receptions, 22 yards
Texas Tech
Passing
Davis Webb
27/45, 252 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
DeAndré Washington
8 carries, 51 yards
Receiving
Jakeem Grant
6 receptions, 85 yards, TD
The win against the Red Raiders gave Arkansas their first back-to-back wins since September 2013. The Razorbacks had 31 first downs during the game, only punting the ball once, while racking up 438 rushing yards on 68 carries.[ 4]
Northern Illinois
Arkansas vs. Northern Illinois
1
2 3 4 Total
Huskies
0
7 0 7
14
• Razorbacks
21
7 7 17
52
Date: September 20Location: Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, ArkansasGame start: 7:00 PM CST Television network: ESPNU
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Northern Illinois
Passing
Drew Hare
18/29, 179 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Cameron Stingly
10 carries, 49 yards
Receiving
Joel Bouagnon
5 receptions, 71 yards, TD
Arkansas
Passing
Brandon Allen
15/22, 199 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Alex Collins
15 carries, 79 yards
Receiving
Keon Hatcher
6 receptions, 107 yards, TD
The Razorbacks got their first score of the game when Korliss Marshall returned the opening kick 97 yards for a touchdown; this was the first time since 2009 vs Missouri State that Arkansas returned the opening kick for a touchdown. Unfortunately, Marshall would be dismissed from the team later in the season.[ 5] With the win, Arkansas had outscored their previous three opponents 174-49.
At No. 6 Texas A&M
Southwest Classic
1
2 3 4 OT Total
Razorbacks
7
14 7 0 0
28
• No. 6 Aggies
7
7 0 14 7
35
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arkansas
Passing
Brandon Allen
15/27, 199 yards, TD
Rushing
Alex Collins
21 carries, 131 yards, TD
Receiving
A. J. Derby
3 receptions, 58 yards, TD
Texas A&M
Passing
Kenny Hill
21/41, 386 yards, 4 TD, INT
Rushing
Tra Carson
8 carries, 55 yards
Receiving
Edward Pope
4 receptions, 151 yards, 2 TD
The Aggies scored a touchdown and extra point in the first minute of the game, but the Razorbacks quickly overtook them, maintaining a lead that was not broken until the Aggies scored in overtime. The Aggies lagged for much of the game but came back in the final quarter, sending the game into overtime tied at 28. The Aggies won the coin toss and quickly threw a 25-yard touchdown and converted the extra point. The Razorbacks were unable to convert a first down and lost 35-28.
vs No. 7 Alabama
An early Crimson Tide drive
Arkansas vs. Alabama
1
2 3 4 Total
• No. 7 Crimson Tide
0
7 0 7
14
Razorbacks
0
6 0 7
13
Date: October 11Location: Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, ArkansasGame start: 5:00 PM CST Television network: ESPN
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Alabama
Passing
Blake Sims
11/21, 161 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
T. J. Yeldon
16 carries, 45 yards
Receiving
O. J. Howard
1 reception, 47 yards
Arkansas
Passing
Brandon Allen
21/40, 246 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Jonathan Williams
20 carries, 83 yards, TD
Receiving
A. J. Derby
4 receptions, 77 yards, TD
vs No. 10 Georgia
Arkansas vs. Georgia
1
2 3 4 Total
• No. 10 Bulldogs
7
31 0 7
45
Razorbacks
6
0 13 13
32
The opening Arkansas drive
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Georgia
Passing
Hutson Mason
10/17, 179 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Nick Chubb
30 carries, 202 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Chris Conley
5 receptions, 128 yards, TD
Arkansas
Passing
Brandon Allen
28/45, 296 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Jonathan Williams
18 carries, 108 yards
Receiving
Hunter Henry
5 receptions, 92 yards
vs UAB
Arkansas vs. UAB
1
2 3 4 Total
Blazers
0
0 10 7
17
• Razorbacks
14
21 10 0
45
Date: October 25Location: Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, ArkansasGame start: 11:00 CST Television network: SECN
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
UAB
Passing
Jeremiah Briscoe
6/18, 62 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Jordan Howard
19 carries, 90 yards
Receiving
Nyiakki Height
1 reception, 33 yards, TD
Arkansas
Passing
Brandon Allen
15/24, 205 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Jonathan Williams
18 carries, 153 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Drew Morgan
1 reception, 44 yards
At No. 1 Mississippi State
Arkansas at Mississippi State
1
2 3 4 Total
Razorbacks
3
7 0 0
10
• No. 1 Bulldogs
0
7 3 7
17
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arkansas
Passing
Brandon Allen
22/43, 238 yards, INT
Rushing
Alex Collins
16 carries, 93 yards, TD
Receiving
Hunter Henry
7 receptions, 110 yards
Mississippi State
Passing
Dak Prescott
18/27, 331 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Josh Robinson
19 carries, 64 yards, TD
Receiving
Josh Robinson
6 receptions, 110 yards
Vs. No. 20 LSU
Battle for the Golden Boot
1
2 3 4 Total
No. 20 LSU
0
0 0 0
0
• Razorbacks
3
7 0 7
17
Date: November 15Location: Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, ArkansasGame start: 7:00 CST Television network: ESPN2
This was the first win in SEC play since October 13, 2012, when the Razorbacks beat Kentucky 49-7 and their first win over LSU since 2010. It was the first time Arkansas shut out LSU in a conference game. The Hogs also took home the Golden Boot , a trophy which goes to the winner of each game and remains at that school until the following years contest.
Vs. No. 8 Ole Miss
Arkansas vs. Ole Miss
1
2 3 4 Total
No. 8 Ole Miss
0
0 0 0
0
• Razorbacks
17
0 10 3
30
Date: November 22Location: Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, ArkansasGame start: 2:30 CST Television network: CBS
Arkansas dominated the Rebels in this matchup as they became the first unranked team ever to shut out two ranked opponents in consecutive games, and got bowl eligible for the first time since 2011.
At No. 17 Missouri
Arkansas at Missouri
1
2 3 4 Total
Arkansas
7
7 0 0
14
• No. 17 Missouri
0
6 0 15
21
In the first annual "Battle Line Rivalry" game between these two schools, Missouri overcame an Arkansas lead in the fourth quarter to win this inaugural contest.
Vs. Texas–Texas Bowl
This matchup of former Southwest Conference rivals was only the fifth time the Hogs and Horns have met since Arkansas left the old SWC following the 1991 season. The Razorbacks beat Texas in the 2000 Cotton Bowl , and in 2003 in Austin. The Longhorns defeated Arkansas in Fayetteville in 2004, and in Austin in 2008.
Texas is coached by native-Arkansan Charlie Strong .
Texas Bowl
1
2 3 4 Total
• Razorbacks
3
21 0 7
31
Longhorns
0
7 0 0
7
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arkansas
Passing
Brandon Allen
12/23, 160 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Jonathan Williams
23 carries, 105 yards, TD
Receiving
Demetrius Wilson
2 receptions, 52 yards, TD
Texas
Passing
Tyrone Swoopes
13/25, 57 yards, INT
Rushing
Malcolm Brown
7 carries, 25 yards
Receiving
John Harris
4 receptions, 36 yards
References
^ "Football – 2014 Coaches" . Arkansas Athletics. Archived from the original on January 7, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014 .
^ "2014 Arkansas Razorbacks Football Schedule" . FB Schedules. Retrieved July 28, 2014 .
^ "Arkansas Snaps Streak with 73–7 Win Over Nicholls" . ESPN . September 6, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2014 .
^ "Arkansas Runs for 7 TDs, Beats Texas Tech 49–28" . ESPN . September 13, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014 .
^ "Arkansas Extends Streak, Downs NIU 52–14" . ESPN . September 20, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014 .
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