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Recap - Razorbacks Defeat LA Tech 21-20

Arkansas earned a 21-20 victory over LA Tech on Saturday in Week 1 action at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

The Razorbacks earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -21.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 52.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.

Rawleigh Williams III rushed for 96 yards, while Kody Walker added 24 yards in the win. Keon Hatcher and Drew Morgan added 86 and 47 receiving yards respectively.

Jarred Craft rushed for 68 yards for LA Tech, while J'mar Smith added 10 yards. J'mar Smith threw for 212 yards for the Bulldogs, while receivers Trent Taylor and Carlos Henderson had 78 and 71 yards respectively.

Arkansas outgained LA Tech 297-291 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 21-16 by the Razorbacks.

The time of possession battle favored Arkansas as their offense was on the field for 36:41, longer than the 23:19 of their opponents.

Arkansas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against TCU. LA Tech will aim to get back on the winning track vs. South Carolina State.