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Arkansas football vs UAPB score today: Final score, highlights from Week 1 game

Sep 2, 2023; Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Luke Hasz (9) catches a pass in the first quarter as Western Carolina Catamounts safety Andreas Keaton (21) makes a tackle at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas football is off-and-running in the 2024 season.

The Razorbacks (1-0) scored touchdowns on all 10 of their offensive possessions Thursday night and cruised to a 70-0 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB).

The fans inside War Memorial Stadium got to watch a convincing win and an impressive performance on the ground from Arkansas. The Razorbacks averaged 8.5 yards per carry and got two rushing touchdowns each from Ja’Quinden Jackson and Taylen Green.

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The defense held UAPB to 128 total yards and recorded four sacks. The final two quarters were shortened to 10 minutes apiece after the Hogs jumped out to a 49-0 lead at halftime.

Green completed 16-of-23 passes for 229 yards and two scores in his first start with Arkansas and offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. He also ran for 88 yards, showing off his dual-threat capabilities.

Below are the key plays and scores from Little Rock.

Arkansas football vs UAPB score updates

UAPB

0

0

0

0

0

Arkansas

28

21

7

14

70

Fourth QuarterTouchdown Arkansas: Tyrell Reed Jr. 4-yard run

Reed scampers in with 36 seconds remaining, and the Hogs lead 70-0. That should be it for tonight’s scoring.

Touchdown Arkansas: Malachi Singleton 4-yard run

The Hogs’ backup quarterback gets in on the scoring action, and Arkansas has now found the end zone on all nine possessions.

Third QuarterTouchdown Arkansas: Braylen Russel 9-yard run

Backup quarterback Malachi Singleton started the second half for Arkansas and led the Hogs on an immediate touchdown drive. Russell, a true freshman, recorded the first touchdown of his collegiate career. It’s 56-0.

Second QuarterTouchdown Arkansas: Taylen Green 36-yard run

What a play from Green, who evaded the sack and then ran both around and past the entire UAPB defense on his way to the end zone. He has made some electrifying plays tonight, and the Hogs are going to take a 49-0 lead into halftime.

Touchdown Arkansas: Taylen Green 23-yard pass to Ty WashingtonTouchdown Arkansas: Taylen Green 9-yard pass to Tyrone Broden

Green has his first passing touchdown of the season, finding Broden wide open in the end zone on a nice rub route. The Hogs have scored on all five possessions and lead 35-0 with 12:06 remaining in the first half.

First QuarterTouchdown Arkansas: Rodney Hill 4-yard runTouchdown Arkansas: Ja’Quinden Jackson 46-yard runTouchdown Arkansas: Taylen Green 4-yard runTouchdown Arkansas: Ja’Quinden Jackson 8-yard run

The Hogs marched 66 yards on eight plays and punched it in with a scoring run from the Utah transfer. Arkansas had 58 rushing yards on the drive, including a 32-yard scamper from Taylen Green right before the touchdown.

Kickoff is hereArkansas vs UAPB time today

Date: Thursday, Aug. 29.

Time: 6:30 p.m. CT

Location: War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock

Sep 2, 2023; Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Luke Hasz (9) catches a pass in the first quarter as Western Carolina Catamounts safety Andreas Keaton (21) makes a tackle at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY SportsSep 2, 2023; Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Luke Hasz (9) catches a pass in the first quarter as Western Carolina Catamounts safety Andreas Keaton (21) makes a tackle at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 2, 2023; Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Luke Hasz (9) catches a pass in the first quarter as Western Carolina Catamounts safety Andreas Keaton (21) makes a tackle at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

What channel is Arkansas vs UAPB game on today?

Arkansas vs UAPB will broadcast nationally on ESPNU in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. Jay Alter and Rocky Boiman will call the game from the booth at War Memorial Stadium. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, ESPN’s subscription streaming service, and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Arkansas vs UAPB history

Series record: Arkansas leads, 1-0

Arkansas’ last win: 2021 (45-3)

UAPB’s last win: N/A

Arkansas vs UAPB prediction

Arkansas 55, UAPB 10: The Hogs should have no problem kickstarting their season with a blowout victory. Arkansas needs to create explosive plays and show it can create openings along the offensive line that might be sustainable against bigger competition.

Arkansas injury updates

LG Patrick Kutas, out (back).

WR Andrew Armstrong, doubtful.

RB Rashod Dubinion, probable

Arkansas vs UAPB weather update

It is forecasted to be cloudy and right around 90 degrees at kickoff Thursday. The temperature will dip to the low 80s throughout the evening.

Arkansas football schedule 2024

Aug. 29: vs UAPB (Little Rock)

Sept. 7: at Oklahoma State

Sept. 14: vs UAB

Sept. 21: at Auburn

Sept. 28: vs Texas A&M (Dallas)

Oct. 5: vs Tennessee

Oct. 19: vs LSU

Oct. 26: at Mississippi State

Nov. 2: vs Ole Miss

Nov. 16: vs Texas

Nov. 23: vs Louisiana Tech

Nov. 30: at Missouri

UAPB schedule 2024

Aug. 29: vs Arkansas (Little Rock)

Sept. 7: vs Arkansas Baptist

Sept. 14: at Tennessee State

Sept. 21: vs Central Arkansas

Oct. 5: at Alcorn State

Oct. 11: vs Prairie View A&M

Oct. 19: at Grambling State

Oct. 26: vs Mississippi Valley

Nov. 2: at Jackson State

Nov. 9: vs Alabama A&M

Nov. 16: at Southern

Nov. 23: vs. Texas Southern

Arkansas football news

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This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: Arkansas football vs UAPB final score: Hogs dominate in season opener

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