Why Arkansas won
The Razorbacks stuck to their bread and butter. Arkansas ran 68 times and passed only 12 times as it dominated the line of scrimmage. The Razorbacks' defense also made some big plays, including three forced turnovers.
Why Texas Tech lost
The Red Raiders were undisciplined. Three personal fouls aided Arkansas scoring drives in the first half and Texas Tech's rush defense was poor. Two first half turnovers in their own territory also led to Arkansas touchdowns.
Offensive Player of the Game
Alex Collins rushed 27 times for a career-high 212 yards and 2 touchdowns. Collins' 84-yard run in the fourth quarter broke the game open.
Defensive Player of the Game
Brooks Ellis recorded 8 tackles and broke up 4 passes. The sophomore linebacker also forced a fumble that led to the Razorbacks' first touchdown and had a tackle for loss.
Play of the Game
Arkansas linebacker Martrell Spaight intercepted Texas Tech quarterback Davis Webb and returned the ball 30 yards to the Red Raiders 12-yard line with 1:36 before halftime. The Razorbacks scored one play later on a touchdown run by Jonathan Williams to take a 28-21 lead.
The interception came three plays after an Arkansas turnover ended a drive in the Texas Tech red zone.
Old Foes
Saturday's game was the first time Arkansas and Texas Tech have played since the Razorbacks' last season in the Southwest Conference.
Arkansas has now won 29 of 36 games between the programs. They are scheduled to meet next September in Fayetteville.
Since leaving for the Southeastern Conference in 1992, the Razorbacks have played 18 games against former SWC teams, winning 10 times. In addition to the Texas Tech game next year, Arkansas has future games scheduled against former SWC teams TCU in 2016 and 2017, and Texas in 2021.
The Razorbacks also play Texas A&M each year in conference play. That game, known as the Southwest Classic, is scheduled to be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas through the 2024 season.
Run, Run, Run
Arkansas rushed for 438 yards and 7 touchdowns Saturday on 68 carries.
The Razorbacks were most effective running the ball after halftime, rushing 40 times for 286 yards. The power run game helped Arkansas control time of possession, holding the ball for 23 minutes, 55 seconds in the second half.
Black and White
Arkansas won its first game wearing white helmets since 1951. The Razorbacks were previously 0-5 wearing the helmets since re-introducing them in 2012.
Texas Tech wore 1990s era throwback jerseys Saturday. The home fans wore all black.
By the Numbers
60,277 - Attendance at Jones AT&T Stadium
286 - Rushing yards after halftime for Arkansas
66 - Percent of success on third down for the Razorbacks
32 - First downs for Arkansas
30 - Straight rush plays for the Razorbacks to end the game
26 - Consecutive nonconference games won by Texas Tech at home prior to Saturday
13 - Rushing touchdowns for the Razorbacks in the last two games
11 - Years since Arkansas' last nonconference road win, which also came on Sept. 13 at Texas
6.4 - Yards per rushing attempt for the Razorbacks
4 - Rushing touchdowns for Jonathan Williams, tied for second-best in a game for Arkansas
3 - Personal fouls penalties for Texas Tech
1 - Punt by Arkansas' Sam Irwin-Hill, which came on the team's first possession