Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Arkansas Razorbacks
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Green throws 6 TDs as Arkansas rolls Alabama A&M 52-7
Green, who threw for 322 yards, distributed his scores to five different receivers, three of whom were not on the Arkansas roster last year. Two of CJ Brown’s four receptions went for touchdowns, while O’Mega Blake, a transfer from Charlotte, led the team with seven catches for 121 yards and a score. Raylen Sharpe, Andreas Paaske and Jalen Brown caught the other three touchdowns.
Arkansas lost 94% of its receiving yards from the 2024 season, so spreading the ball was important to get the new players quickly adjusted, coach Sam Pittman said. Ten different players caught a pass Saturday.
“I was proud that we were able to throw the ball to a lot of different people, get them involved,” he said. “I think that’s going to help us in the future.”
Alabama A&M, which plays in the FCS, scored on its first drive of the game, countering Green’s first touchdown pass to Brown to open the scoring. After the seven-play, 75-yard Alabama A&M drive, the Bulldogs picked up just 160 yards the rest of the game.
Green left after his last touchdown, which he threw near the end of the third quarter to provide the Razorbacks with a 38-point lead. His replacement, KJ Jackson, needed just three plays to add to the tally, throwing a 27-yard touchdown pass to running back Mike Washington Jr. to cap his first drive.
Besides the touchdown reception, Washington ran for a team-high 79 yards on nine carries. Maurice Edwards IV, Alabama A&M’s running back, scored the Bulldogs’ lone touchdown.
WELCOME TO ARKANSAS
Having played last year at Charlotte, some questions surrounded Blake’s adjustment to the SEC. While Arkansas hasn’t yet played an FBS team, Pittman is positive his new No. 1 wide receiver will be fine.
“Seven balls for 121, I don’t know if you can sustain that. I’d like for him to,” Pittman said. “Did I want him to do that? Yes. Did I know he could do that? Yes. If that’s the case, yes, we’ll expect that.”
SWAC FAMILIAR
Arkansas has played an FCS opponent each season since 2005, except for the 2020 COVID-shortened year. Five of the last seven such games have come against opponents from the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Arkansas has won those games by a combined score of 268-27.
BIG PICTURE
Arkansas’ offense looked capable of finishing in the top 10 of FBS for a second straight season, though Alabama A&M isn’t Alabama and little will be known about the Razorbacks until mid-September when it plays its first game against a power-conference opponent.
UP NEXT
Alabama A&M hosts Alcorn State on Saturday.
Arkansas plays Arkansas State on Saturday in Little Rock.
How To Watch
How can I watch Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks?
- TV Channel: Bulldogs at Razorbacks 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on SEC Network.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:03 | CJ Brown 16 Yd pass from Taylen Green (Scott Starzyk Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 6:28 | Maurice Edwards IV 6 Yd Run (Victor Barbosa Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 3:37 | Scott Starzyk 53 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:41 | Raylen Sharpe 35 Yd pass from Taylen Green (Scott Starzyk Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:12 | Jalen Brown 5 Yd pass from Taylen Green (Scott Starzyk Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:06 | O'Mega Blake 6 Yd pass from Taylen Green (Scott Starzyk Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:07 | CJ Brown 14 Yd pass from Taylen Green (Scott Starzyk Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:53 | Andreas Paaske 5 Yd pass from Taylen Green (Scott Starzyk Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:51 | Mike Washington Jr. 27 Yd pass from KJ Jackson (Scott Starzyk Kick) |
Statistics
 AAMU |
 ARK |
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|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Downs | 29 |
| 1-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-14 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 235 | Total Yards | 552 |
| 166 | Passing | 358 |
| 15/29 | Comp/Att | 26/36 |
| 5.7 | Yards per pass | 9.9 |
| 69 | Rushing | 194 |
| 26 | Rushing Attempts | 40 |
| 2.7 | Yards per rush | 4.9 |
| 7-42 | Penalties | 3-20 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 26:21 | Possession | 33:39 |
Game Information
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Attendance: 70,827 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 6-2 | 4-1 |
| Jackson State | 6-2 | 4-1 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-4 | 4-1 |
| Florida A&M | 3-5 | 2-2 |
| Alabama A&M | 4-5 | 1-4 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 0-4 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 6-3 | 4-1 |
| Texas Southern | 4-4 | 3-2 |
| Grambling | 6-3 | 3-2 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| Alcorn State | 3-6 | 2-3 |
| Southern | 1-8 | 0-5 |
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