The upcoming college football season is fast approaching, with only 60 days until Arkansas kicks off against UAPB at War Memorial Stadium. Interestingly, the number 60 represents the yardage of the greatest punt return in college football history. Let’s reminisce about Arkansas’s memorable game against Tennessee in 2011.
Thirteen years back, Bobby Petrino’s Razorbacks were in top form as they geared up to face Tennessee. Despite a significant loss to Alabama earlier in the season, Arkansas had secured victories by double-digit margins in five out of their eight wins.
The highly-anticipated matchup between the No. 8 Arkansas Razorbacks and the unranked Tennessee Volunteers was crucial for Arkansas’s BCS National Championship aspirations. The Volunteers stood as a hurdle in the Razorbacks’ path to reach the championship game.
Tennessee missed a field goal attempt early in the game, giving Arkansas the opportunity to drive down the field and score a touchdown through Jairus Wright. Momentum shifted back and forth in the first quarter until a pivotal punt return by Joe Adams changed the game.
Receiving the punt on Arkansas’s 40-yard line, Adams evaded multiple tackles, displaying exceptional agility and speed as he raced past the Volunteer defense for a remarkable touchdown. Tennessee managed to score only once during the game, while Arkansas added five more touchdowns to secure another impressive double-digit victory.
Subsequently, Arkansas defeated Mississippi State and climbed to No. 3 in the BCS rankings, setting up a highly-anticipated showdown against the top-ranked LSU Tigers. Despite a valiant effort, the Razorbacks fell short, settling for a Cotton Bowl victory over Kansas State.
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Author : Jean-Pierre CHALLOT
Publish date : 2024-09-27 09:15:39
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