Liberty Bowl live updates, highlights

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MEMPHIS — After both Arkansas and Texas Tech had heavy traffic on the transfer portal, attention turns to this season for their matchup in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

The Razorbacks (6-6) will meet Red Raiders (8-4) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis. The match starts at 6 p.m

Texas Tech, representing the Big 12, has so far drawn in the no. 1 transfer portal class, according to 247Sports. The Razorbacks drew in no. 12 class, but also lost some contributors to SEC rivals.

The Liberty Bowl figures to be a glimpse of the future for both teams. The game gives Arkansas coach Sam Pittman a chance to preview his offense without wide receiver Andrew Armstrong, who opted out of the game and is preparing for the NFL Draft. He became the first Razorback to lead the SEC in catches (78) and receiving yards (1,140) this year.

Texas Tech starting quarterback Behren Morton is out after undergoing shoulder surgery. Freshman Will Hammond will start. He is a dual-threat quarterback who was a four-star recruit.

Arkansas football vs. Texas Tech score updates

This section will be updated throughout the game.

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Arkansas vs. Texas Tech time today

  • Date: Friday 27 Dec
  • Time: 6 p.m. CT
  • Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee

What channel is the Arkansas vs. Texas Tech on today?

The Liberty Bowl between Arkansas and Texas Tech will be televised on ESPN. Anish Shroff and Andre Ware will call the game from the stands at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, with Paul Carcaterra reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ESPN’s subscription streaming service and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Arkansas vs. Texas Tech history

  • Series record: Arkansas leads 29-8
  • Arkansas’ last win: 2014 (49-28)
  • Texas Tech’s last win: 2015 (35-24)

Arkansas vs. Texas Tech prediction

Arkansas 24, Texas Tech 20: Red Raiders starter Will Hammond has limited experience in his freshman season. He has completed 15 of 23 passes and has 12 rushing attempts. Arkansas has its own offensive concerns, including playing without receiver Andrew Armstrong and starting tight end Luke Hasz, so expect a low-scoring game even though both teams’ defenses have been destroyed at times this year.

Arkansas football schedule 2024

  • August 29: beat UAPB 70-0
  • September 7: lost to Oklahoma State 39-31 (2OT)
  • Sept. 14: beat UAB 37-27
  • Sept. 21: beat Auburn 24-14
  • September 28: lost to Texas A&M 21-17
  • October 5: beat Tennessee 19-14
  • October 19: lost to LSU 34-10
  • October 26: beat Mississippi State 58-25
  • Nov. 2: lost to Miss Ole 63-31
  • November 16: lost to Texas 20-10
  • Nov. 23: beat Louisiana Tech 35-14
  • November 30: lost to Missouri 28-21

Texas Tech football program 2024

  • Aug. 31: beat Abilene Christian 52-51 (OT)
  • September 7: lost to Washington State 37-16
  • Sept. 14: beat North Texas 66-21
  • September 21: beat Arizona State 30-22
  • September 28: beat Cincinnati 44-41
  • October 5: beat Arizona 28-22
  • October 19: lost to Baylor 59-35
  • October 26: lost to TCU 35-34
  • Nov. 2: beat Iowa State 23-22
  • November 9: lost to Colorado 41-27
  • November 23: beat Oklahoma State 56-48
  • November 30: beat West Virginia 52-15

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