Tennessee football is back after its first open week of the season.
The No. 4 Vols (4-0, 1-0 SEC) play at Arkansas (3-2, 1-1) on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, looking for a 5-0 start.
Here is what to know about the matchup:
Tennessee football hasn’t won at Arkansas in 23 years
Tennessee hasn’t won at Arkansas since Sept. 8, 2001. The Vols beat the Razorbacks 13-3 in that game and haven’t made many trips to Fayetteville since.
UT has only played at Arkansas three times since 2001 and lost all three – 2006, 2011 and 2020.
The Vols have lost three straight against Arkansas overall, also losing at home in 2015. The last win was at home in 2007.
Arkansas has a habit of turning the ball over
Arkansas ranks second in the SEC with nine turnovers. Only Auburn, which has 15 thanks to quarterback woes, has more.
The Razorbacks have thrown five interceptions and lost four fumbles. Quarterback Taylan Green is responsible for all five interceptions and also had a fumble late against Texas A&M on Sept. 28.
UT has been decent at forcing turnovers, especially fumbles. The Vols have recovered five fumbles, including two in their 25-15 win at Oklahoma on Sept. 21.
Arkansas’ Ja’Quinden Jackson is one of the SEC’s best running backs
Ja’Quinden Jackson is one of three SEC running backs averaging more than 100 yards per game. He rushed for at least 100 yards in each of Arkansas’ three nonconference games to open the season.
“He’s played extremely well,” Vols defensive coordinator Tim Banks said. “He’s got a really good short area quickness. I think he’s got good balance and body control, so he’s obviously one of the better backs we’ve seen to date.”
Jackson, who transferred from Utah, has not been as stout against SEC teams. He is averaging 56 yards per game with three touchdowns in two conference games. He has…
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Publish date : 2024-10-03 09:05:32
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