Hayden shines in debut as Arkansas downs Florida A&M 49-7
Freshman Chase Hayden rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown in his collegiate debut as Arkansas opened its season with a 49-7 win over Florida A&M on Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida A&M Rattlers
7
Arkansas Razorbacks
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| ARK | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 49 |
War Memorial Stadium (AR) · 36,055 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Alcorn State Braves | L 20-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Southern Jaguars | L 14-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 28-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Jackson State Tigers | L 17-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | @ Alabama State Hornets | W 28-27 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:20 7-49
Cheyenne O'Grady 7 Yd pass from Cole Kelley (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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Touchdown 8:23 7-42
Brandon Norwood 7 Yd pass from Vincent Jeffries (Yahia Aly Kick)
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Touchdown 14:57 0-42
David Williams 1 Yd Run (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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Touchdown 8:46 0-35
Chase Hayden 5 Yd Run (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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Touchdown 13:57 0-28
Henre' Toliver 18 Yd Fumble Return (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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Touchdown 1:21 0-21
David Williams 4 Yd Run (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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Touchdown 7:54 0-14
Deon Stewart 16 Yd pass from Austin Allen (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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Touchdown 1:15 0-7
Devwah Whaley 5 Yd Run (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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ARK
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:21 · End of Game
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FAMU 1:21
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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ARK 2:20
10 plays, 75 yards, 6:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:20 7-49
Cheyenne O'Grady 7 Yd pass from Cole Kelley (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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FAMU 8:23
15 plays, 76 yards, 6:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:23 7-42
Brandon Norwood 7 Yd pass from Vincent Jeffries (Yahia Aly Kick)
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ARK 14:57
10 plays, 71 yards, 4:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:57 0-42
David Williams 1 Yd Run (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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FAMU 4:54
13 plays, 46 yards, 3:52 · Downs
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ARK 8:46
7 plays, 56 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:46 0-35
Chase Hayden 5 Yd Run (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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FAMU 11:48
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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FAMU 13:57
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:03 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:57 0-28
Henre' Toliver 18 Yd Fumble Return (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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ARK
1 play, -4 yards, 0:42 · End of Half
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FAMU 0:42
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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ARK 1:21
9 plays, 63 yards, 4:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:21 0-21
David Williams 4 Yd Run (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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FAMU 5:53
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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ARK 7:54
4 plays, 48 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:54 0-14
Deon Stewart 16 Yd pass from Austin Allen (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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FAMU 9:53
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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ARK 12:51
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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ARK 14:14
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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FAMU 0:01
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:14 · Downs
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ARK 1:15
11 plays, 64 yards, 5:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:15 0-7
Devwah Whaley 5 Yd Run (Cole Hedlund Kick)
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FAMU 7:13
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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ARK 8:29
6 plays, 27 yards, 2:05 · Interception
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FAMU 10:34
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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ARK 12:29
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:31 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
FAMU
ARK
9
1st Downs
26
3-16
3rd down efficiency
7-10
3-4
4th down efficiency
0-0
175
Total Yards
415
95
Passing
179
14/29
Comp/Att
16/22
3.3
Yards per pass
8.1
80
Rushing
236
31
Rushing Attempts
45
2.6
Yards per rush
5.2
7-55
Penalties
2-20
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
25:30
Possession
34:30
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