Football

Razorbacks Host UAB For Homecoming

5 #RAZORFACTS

  1. Arkansas is 3-0 against non-conference opponents this season. The Razorbacks last went unbeaten vs. non-conf opponents in 2011 and have gone 4-0 in non-conf play four times since the NCAA moved to a 12-game schedule in 2006.
  2. The Razorbacks are a perfect 13-0 in non-conference games played in October since joining the SEC in 1992.
  3. Jonathan Williams (9) and Alex Collins (8) rank first and second, respectively, in the SEC in rushing touchdowns
  4. Four of Arkansas’ seven opponents have been ranked in the Top 10 at the time of the game.
  5. Arkansas will play the toughest schedule in the nation in 2014 according to the NCAA, with its opponents combining for a 103-54 (.656) record in 2013.
STORYLINES
  • Arkansas faces off against UAB in the Razorbacks’ final non-conference game of the season. This will be the first all-time meeting between the Hogs and the Blazers. Arkansas is 6-1 in non-conference games coached by Bret Bielema.
  • The University of Arkansas will host homecoming this week. The Razorbacks are 55-33-4 (.620) all-time and have won seven of its past eight Homecoming games.
  • The Razorbacks are 52-29-3 (.637) all-time against current members of Conference USA, with 67 of those meetings coming against former Southwest Conference opponent Rice. Arkansas is 17-0 all-time against the six other current C-USA schools they have played.
  • Arkansas last played a C-USA opponent in 2013 when the Razorbacks defeated Southern Miss, 24-3. Arkansas will also play a C-USA foe in 2015 when they open the season against UTEP.
  • Arkansas is the only team in the nation with two RBs to gain 600-plus yards rushing. Junior Jonathan Williams ranks third in the SEC with 677 yards while sophomore Alex Collins ranks fourth with 665 rushing yards.