Texas vs Arkansas Football Game: Live Score Updates

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The Texas football team still has an inside track to both the SEC championship game and the College Football Playoff after a 20-10 victory at Arkansas on Saturday.

Ranked third and seeded second in the latest CFP projections, Texas was led offensively by receiver Matthew Golden’s two touchdown catches. The Texas defense got big performances from Alfred Collins, Jahdae Barron and Colin Simmons as Arkansas was held to 231 yards of offense.

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With the win, Texas (9-1, 5-1) also reignited its rivalry with Arkansas (5-5, 3-4). The co-founders of the Southwest Conference had played just six times in the last 30 years, but UT now holds a 57-23 lead in the series.

Here’s a recap of the game’s big moments and highlights:

Final: Texas 20, Arkansas 10

Texas survived a second-half challenge from Arkansas and stayed in contention for an SEC championship berth with a 10-point victory. Texas is now 9-1 with a 5-1 mark in conference play.

Next up for UT is a Nov. 23 home game against Kentucky (3-6, 1-6). Kentucky had built a 24-0 halftime lead over Murray State on Saturday when the Texas game ended.

4th (3:20): Texas 20, Arkansas 10

With Texas holding onto the football in Arkansas territory, Razorbacks are starting to burn their timeouts. Arkansas has two timeouts left, but UT has a first down inside the opponent’s 40-yard line.

4th (6:55): Texas 20, Arkansas 10

Needing a stop, Texas got one. After Arkansas drove to the Texas 39, UT defensive lineman Alfred Collins forced a fumble by Arkansas receiver CJ Brown that safety Michael Taaffe recovered. Texas has forced 11 turnovers over its last four games.

4th (9:05): Texas 20, Arkansas 10

Texas has responded to Arkansas with an eight-play touchdown drive, and that Longhorn lead again by 10 points. A 1-yard touchdown catch by Matthew Golden gave the receiver his second score of the day, and he has now caught five touchdown passes over his last three games.

Texas avoided disaster when it drove to the Arkansas end zone when running back Jaydon Blue fumbled at the end of a 28-yard gain. But the football bounced out of bounds at the Arkansas 14-yard line, and UT retained possession. Golden, who played with Blue at Klein Cain High, scored four plays later.

4th (12:48): Texas 13, Arkansas 10

Arkansas took the Texas lead with Matthew Shipley’s 44-yard field goal, but the Razorbacks wasted a chance to grab their first lead of the day. A big tackle on Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green by UT safety Andrew Mukuba was the key moment of the 10-play drive as the Razorbacks lost six yards on a first-down snap at the Texas 26.

End 3: Texas 13, Arkansas 7

Has Arkansas seized momentum at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium? After scoring its first touchdown of the day, Arkansas forced a three-and-out from the Texas offense. The Razorbacks then began driving down the field and will open the final quarter with a 2nd and 7 attempt at the UT 37.

Texas has outscored its opponents by a 69-34 margin in the fourth quarter this season.

3rd (3:39): Texas 13, Arkansas 7

After finally getting leading receiver Andrew Armstrong involved with two catches and 31 receiving yards, Arkansas finally put together a sustained drive into Texas territory. A 1-yard touchdown run by former UT quarterback Ja’Quinden Jackson gave the Razorbacks their first points.

3rd (8:36): Texas 13, Arkansas 0

The beginning of the second half went okay for Texas, as the Longhorns punted on their first possession of the half with a 33-yard field goal by Bert Auburn. With 58 career goals, Auburn is now tied with Kris Stockton and Jeff Ward for third in the Texas record books. Cameron Dicker kicked a school record 60 field goals from 2018-21.

Arkansas ran six plays on the first drive of the second half, but the Razorbacks lost five yards. The big plays for Texas on this possession were freshman edge rusher Colin Simmons’ second sack of the day and a tackle by senior defensive lineman Alfred Collins that drove Arkansas back seven yards.

3rd (2:56 p.m.): Texas 10, Arkansas 0

Arkansas will open the second half with the football at its 14-yard line. Under head coach Sam Pittman, Arkansas is 5-21 when trailing at halftime.

Halftime: Texas 10, Arkansas 0

Texas will take a double-digit lead into halftime thanks to a strong defensive effort. Using four sacks of Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green and a Jahdae Barron interception, Texas limited Arkansas to 74 yards of offense in the first half. With an average of 483.6 yards per game, Arkansas entered this game ranked fifth nationally and second in the SEC in total offense.

Texas put together two scoring drives on offense in the first half, but the Longhorns were mostly held in check during a 158-yard half. Quarterback Quinn Ewers was sacked twice.

According to Texas, the Longhorns have won the last 21 times they took a halftime lead. That streak dates back to a 41-34 loss at Oklahoma State on Oct. 22, 2022. That loss in Stillwater, which saw Texas squander a 31-24 halftime lead, was also UT’s last road loss.

2nd (11:15 a.m.): Texas 10, Arkansas 0

Texas extended its lead with a 39-yard field goal by Bert Auburn. The field goal was the 57th of Auburn’s four-year college career, and he is now just one field goal shy of tying Kris Stockton and Jeff Ward for third place in the Texas record books.

During the 11-play scoring drive, Texas freshman running back Jerrick Gibson picked up three yards on a 4th-and-1 at the Arkansas 36. Last week against Florida, Gibson rushed for a first down on a 4th-and-1 . on Texas 24.

End 1: Texas 7, Arkansas 0

Arkansas marched into Texas territory near the end of the first quarter, but senior Alfred Collins and freshman Colin Simmons both sacked Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green to force a punt on the final play of the quarter. After an 8-yard punt, UT would open the second quarter at the Arkansas 48-yard line.

Texas has outscored its opponents by a 91-17 margin in the first quarter this season.

1st (7:23): Texas 7, Arkansas 0

Texas scored first on a touchdown pass from Quinn Ewers to a wide open Matthew Golden. The 20-yard touchdown was Golden’s seventh of the season, and the Houston transfer has scored on four of his last six catches.

The six-play, 61-yard touchdown drive was set up by senior cornerback Jahdae Barron’s team-leading fourth interception of the season. The turnover forced by the Thorpe Award semifinalist gave UT the football at its 39-yard line.

1st (12:57): Texas 0, Arkansas 0

A sack of Quinn Ewers ended UT’s first drive of the day. The Longhorns picked up an early first down, but their drive stalled after reaching their 45-yard line and punter Michael Kern made his first appearance.

Over its 10 games, Texas has scored on just two of its opening possessions. During the first drives, Texas has scored three times, thrown three interceptions and missed two field goals.

1st (3 p.m.): Texas 0, Arkansas 0

Texas won the opening coin toss in Fayetteville and has elected to receive the opening kickoff. During its 10 games this season, Texas has won six coin tosses. Steve Sarkisian has deferred after just three of those wins.

Representing Texas as captains today were quarterback Quinn Ewers, offensive lineman Jake Majors, edge rusher Trey Moore and linebacker Anthony Hill Jr.

Damage report in Texas

There weren’t many surprises on the Texas availability report released just before Saturday’s game. Running backs Christian Clark (Achilles), CJ Baxter (knee) and Velton Gardner (eye) all suffered season-ending injuries. Like safety Derek Williams Jr. (knee). But edge rusher Colton Vasek will miss his second straight game, and linebacker Morice Blackwell Jr. has also been ruled out. Both role players, Blackwell and Vasek have combined for 27 tackles this season.

Arkansas damage report

Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green and leading rusher Ja’Quinden Jackson have been removed from the Razorbacks’ injury report. A running back who was once the Texas quarterback, Jackson had missed Arkansas’ last two games with an ankle injury.

Defensive backs Selman Bridges, Jaylon Braxton and Anthony Switzer, defensive lineman Anton Juncaj and kicker Kyle Ramsey have been decommitted from Arkansas. Ramsey is Arkansas’ second-leading scorer as he has kicked seven field goals and 23 extra points this season, but he also hasn’t played since Oct. 5.

What channel is Texas vs Arkansas on today?

Texas’ game against Arkansas will be televised on ABC. Streaming options for the game include Watch ESPN and Fubo, which offers a free trial for its streaming service.

Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst) and Katie George (sideline) will be the broadcast team.

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Texas vs Arkansas start time week 12

  • Date: Nov 16
  • Start time: 11 in the morning
  • Location: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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Texas vs Arkansas predictions, picks, betting odds

Odds provided by Bet MGM from and including Wednesday 13 November.

Texas is favored by 13½ points.

  • Spread: Texas with 13½
  • Above/below: 57½
  • Moneyline: Texas (-550), Arkansas (+400)

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Texas, Arkansas are old rivals

Texas and Arkansas have played 79 times before. The Longhorns hold a 56-23 lead in the overall series.

Since Arkansas left the Southwest Conference after the 1991 season, the Longhorns and Razorbacks have only played six times. Arkansas has won four of those matchups. Back in the 2021 season, Arkansas recorded a 40-21 win over UT in Fayetteville.

Texas football schedule 2024

Longhorns season record: 5-1

All times in CT.

  • August 31: Texas beat. Colorado State, 52-0
  • September 7: Texas beat Michigan, 31-12
  • September 14: Texas beat UTSA, 56-7
  • Sept. 21: Texas beat ULM, 51-3
  • September 28: Texas beat Mississippi State, 35-13
  • October 12: Texas beat Oklahoma, 34-3
  • October 19: Texas lost to Georgia, 30-15
  • October 26: Texas beat Vanderbilt, 27-24
  • November 9: Texas beat Florida, 49-17
  • Nov. 16 at Arkansas, 7 p.m. 11 a.m
  • November 23 vs. Kentucky, TBD
  • Nov. 30 at Texas A&M, TBD

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(This story was updated to change a video.)