FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Saturday’s clash between Arkansas and No. 3 Texas wasn’t some epic showdown—it was a controlled, no-pressure win for the Longhorns.
The Razorbacks lost by a mere 20-10, but let’s be clear: Texas never broke a sweat. They weren’t trying to make a statement—they were just looking to get the W and move on.
Texas Had No Need to Dominate—Just Get the Job Done
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian didn’t come into this game aiming to blow Arkansas out of the water. After all, with the playoffs in sight, why risk injury or burning out key players against a team with nothing to lose? Arkansas was reeling from a brutal 63-31 beatdown by Ole Miss, and Sarkisian knew he didn’t need to hang 60 on the Hogs to secure the win. All he needed was a controlled, basic game plan—and that’s exactly what he did.
The Razorbacks Never Had a Chance
Arkansas fans might be clutching onto that 20-10 score, but let’s be real—this was a mismatch from the start. It wasn’t just the scoreboard that told the story—it was the complete lack of offensive spark from the Razorbacks. Even seasoned Arkansas fans were telling me at halftime they couldn’t see how the Hogs were going to score again. Sure, they got one touchdown, but the game was already over. The talent gap was massive, and nothing was going to change that.
Sarkisian’s Strategy? Run Out the Clock and Keep It Simple
Texas didn’t need to show off—they just needed to finish the game. They had four possessions in the second half, keeping the ball for 7, 8, and 14 plays at a time. Arkansas had no answers, no way to stop the clock, and certainly no way to force a turnover. Texas was in full control, playing it smart and avoiding any mistakes while running the clock down.
Arkansas Might Be Setting Themselves Up for a Big Letdown
Let’s face it: Arkansas fans may be in for a rude awakening this season. With Ole Miss looking like a team that could make a playoff run, the Razorbacks are light years away from being on that level. Texas is playing for the big picture—Arkansas is stuck trying to figure out how to compete with teams that can dominate them without even breaking a sweat.
The Razorbacks have Louisiana Tech on the horizon, but don’t be fooled into thinking this is just another “warm-up” game. If they can’t hang with a team like Texas, how are they going to fare when the real heavyweights come knocking?
This wasn’t just a win for Texas—it was a statement. A statement that Arkansas still has a long way to go before they’re even in the same conversation as playoff contenders.
