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Third Quarter Vs Tennessee Was Glimpse Of What Arkansas Offense Can Be At Its Best

The Arkansas Razorbacks flashed their most dynamic offensive performance of the season during the third quarter of their 24-17 loss to No. 14 Tennessee, generating 143 of their 288 total yards in that span alone.

A ground-and-pound approach paid immediate dividends, with Arkansas converting a five-play, 70-yard drive that began with a 27-yard run by Cam Settles and culminated in a nine-yard touchdown by Braylen Russell. The unit sustained its momentum with a 22-yard reverse by Jamari Hawkins and a 11-yard scramble by KJ Jackson, while Sutton Smith contributed 27 rushing yards across three carries.

The Razorbacks’ offensive coordinator, Tim Cramsey, later confirmed the strategy was deliberate, emphasizing the team’s ability to identify and exploit what was working—first through relentless rushing, then by mixing in short passes to keep Tennessee’s defense off-balance. A 22-yard touchdown pass from Jackson to Jaden Platt capped the offensive surge, though Arkansas’s late-game struggles—including a Shelton Lewis interception and a punt on fourth-and-10—prevented them from capitalizing on the momentum.

Despite trailing 17-14, a 55-yard field goal by Max Gilbert tied the game, underscoring the Razorbacks’ resilience even as their final four drives yielded just 41 yards on 19 plays.

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