Jefferson throws 5 TDs, leads Arkansas to win over BYU
— KJ Jefferson threw for 367 yards and a career-high five touchdowns to lead Arkansas to a 52-35 victory over BYU on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Arkansas Razorbacks
52
BYU Cougars
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK | 7 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
| BYU | 13 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
LaVell Edwards Stadium · 63,470 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Auburn Tigers | L 23-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Missouri Tigers | L 10-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Vanderbilt Commodores | W 31-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Tennessee Volunteers | L 17-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Texas A&M Aggies | L 7-34 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:25 52-35
Raheim Sanders 64 Yd Run (Cam Little Kick)
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Touchdown 1:13 45-35
Matt Landers 5 Yd pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little Kick)
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Touchdown 5:11 38-35
Puka Nacua 33 Yd pass from Jaren Hall (Jake Oldroyd Kick)
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Touchdown 9:20 38-28
Matt Landers 39 Yd pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little Kick)
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Touchdown 9:53 31-28
Puka Nacua 3 Yd Run (Jake Oldroyd Kick)
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Touchdown 0:40 31-21
Rashod Dubinion 15 Yd pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little Kick)
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Touchdown 3:39 24-21
Matt Landers 4 Yd pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little Kick)
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Field Goal 6:46 17-21
Cam Little 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:48 14-21
Puka Nacua 5 Yd Run (Jaren Hall Pass to Keanu Hill for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 12:19 14-13
Trey Knox 6 Yd pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little Kick)
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Touchdown 1:11 7-13
Kody Epps 21 Yd pass from Jaren Hall (Justen Smith PAT failed)
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Touchdown 2:37 7-7
Raheim Sanders 15 Yd Run (Cam Little Kick)
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Touchdown 5:39 0-7
Isaac Rex 4 Yd pass from Jaren Hall (Justen Smith Kick)
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BYU
1 play, 5 yards, 0:27 · End of Game
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ARK 0:27
16 plays, 73 yards, 10:02 · Downs
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BYU 10:29
11 plays, 49 yards, 3:56 · Fumble
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ARK 14:25
2 plays, 68 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:25 52-35
Raheim Sanders 64 Yd Run (Cam Little Kick)
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BYU 15:00
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:13 · Punt
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ARK 1:13
12 plays, 75 yards, 3:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:13 45-35
Matt Landers 5 Yd pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little Kick)
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BYU 5:11
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:11 38-35
Puka Nacua 33 Yd pass from Jaren Hall (Jake Oldroyd Kick)
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ARK 9:20
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:20 38-28
Matt Landers 39 Yd pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little Kick)
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BYU 9:53
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:53 31-28
Puka Nacua 3 Yd Run (Jake Oldroyd Kick)
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BYU
4 plays, 45 yards, 0:40 · End of Half
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ARK 0:40
7 plays, 68 yards, 1:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:40 31-21
Rashod Dubinion 15 Yd pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little Kick)
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BYU 2:22
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:17 · Interception
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ARK 3:39
4 plays, 34 yards, 1:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:39 24-21
Matt Landers 4 Yd pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little Kick)
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BYU 5:18
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:28 · Fumble
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ARK 6:46
10 plays, 59 yards, 3:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:46 17-21
Cam Little 34 Yd Field Goal
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BYU 9:48
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:48 14-21
Puka Nacua 5 Yd Run (Jaren Hall Pass to Keanu Hill for Two-Point Conversion)
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ARK 12:19
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:19 14-13
Trey Knox 6 Yd pass from KJ Jefferson (Cam Little Kick)
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BYU 1:11
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:11 7-13
Kody Epps 21 Yd pass from Jaren Hall (Justen Smith PAT failed)
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ARK 2:37
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:37 7-7
Raheim Sanders 15 Yd Run (Cam Little Kick)
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BYU 5:39
10 plays, 82 yards, 4:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:39 0-7
Isaac Rex 4 Yd pass from Jaren Hall (Justen Smith Kick)
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ARK 10:36
6 plays, 24 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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BYU 12:10
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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ARK 13:31
5 plays, 23 yards, 1:29 · Fumble
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
ARK
BYU
34
1st Downs
27
12-15
3rd down efficiency
7-13
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-3
644
Total Yards
471
367
Passing
356
29/40
Comp/Att
26/41
9.2
Yards per pass
8.7
277
Rushing
115
42
Rushing Attempts
30
6.6
Yards per rush
3.8
7-98
Penalties
4-50
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:13
Possession
28:47
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