Arkansas Razorbacks at Vanderbilt Commodores
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Arkansas snaps 14-game SEC skid with 31-21 road win over Vanderbilt
Jared Curtis drove Vanderbilt to the Arkansas 29 with 3:46 left in the game, but Mitchell picked off his pass attempt on second-and-12. Max Gilbert then kicked a 39-yard field on the ensuing series to help seal it for the Razorbacks, who won their first SEC game since 2024.
“I think our guys continue to show improvement. We found a way, developed, and that was a total team win. And that win, if you talk about it, it's been two years, whatever, that win was for the players ... they've trusted this process,” Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield said.
During the first quarter, Johnson provided the initial spark for Arkansas (3-4, 1-3) with a 25-yard pick-6.
The Razorbacks' run game lifted them throughout, amassing 187 yards. Cam Settles ran for 45 yards and two scores. Quarterback KJ Jackson finished with 58 yards rushing, and his 8-yard touchdown run gave the Razorbacks a 21-14 lead early in the third quarter.
Jackson completed 21 of 31 passes for 251 yards.
Curtis was 19-of-31 passing for 274 yards. Sedrick Alexander and Makhilyn Young each had a touchdown run for the Commodores.
“We're actively in pursuit of a better performance. We're trying to find the right combination of people. We're giving guys opportunities to play, and you know, we'll be better,” Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea said.
Vanderbilt: The defense was highly touted coming into the season, but has been disappointing the last two games defending the rush. Against Ole Miss, the Commodores allowed 196 yards rushing and 170 against Arkansas. If the Commodores want to be more competitive in SEC play, they have to stop the run.
Vanderbilt: Visits No. 15 Kentucky on Saturday.
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- TV Channel: Razorbacks at Commodores 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 0:13 | Sedrick Alexander 4 Yd Run (Brock Taylor Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:16 | Joker Johnson 25 Yd Interception Return (Max Gilbert Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:54 | Junior Sherrill 24 Yd pass from Jared Curtis (Brock Taylor Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:38 | Cam Settles 11 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:17 | KJ Jackson 8 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:42 | Makhilyn Young 3 Yd Run (Brock Taylor Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:09 | Cam Settles 3 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 0:24 | Max Gilbert 39 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 ARK |
 VAN |
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|---|---|---|
| 24 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 8-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-11 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 438 | Total Yards | 390 |
| 251 | Passing | 274 |
| 21/31 | Comp/Att | 19/31 |
| 8.1 | Yards per pass | 8.8 |
| 187 | Rushing | 116 |
| 41 | Rushing Attempts | 29 |
| 4.6 | Yards per rush | 4.0 |
| 5-64 | Penalties | 5-35 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 33:47 | Possession | 26:13 |
Game Information
Location: Nashville, TN
Attendance: 35,000 · Capacity:
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