How Arkansas and Liberty compare at each position

Offense

LIBERTY The Flames had points this week, with Johnathan Bennett (77-137-7, 939 yards, 8 TDs) lacking follow time (flu), and Charlie Brewer (3-4-0, 18 yards, 0 TD) having swelling in his proper (passing) hand following September surgical procedure. Bennett has a 125.6 effectivity score. Fourth-teamer Nate Hampton (3-8-0, 76 yards) took first-team reps this week however Bennett and Brewer will doubtless get the decision if accessible.

ARKANSAS KJ Jefferson (125-185-1, 1,697 yards, 15 TDs) had one other sturdy efficiency at Auburn with 3 touchdowns, and the junior is at 67.6% completions. Jefferson retains shifting up the effectivity charts, reaching seventh within the FBS at 170.3. He has 389 dashing yards and 6 TDs, one shy of Raheim Sanders’ crew lead, and averages 3.9 ypc. Malik Hornsby (9-18-2, 244 yards, 1 TD) averages 10.4 yards per carry.

ADVANTAGE Arkansas

Operating backs

LIBERTY Dae Dae Hunter (121-825, 8 TDs) is a 5-10, 190-pounder who went off for career-high 213 yards and a TD vs. BYU on 23 carries. Hunter is sixth nationally with 6.82 yards per carry. Shedro Louis (79-333, 7, 4.2 ypc) had a 3-TD recreation at UMass, however he’s questionable. Senior T.J. Inexperienced (8-43) is again from damage after main the crew with 477 dashing yards in 2021 and incomes MVP honors on the LendingTree Bowl.

ARKANSAS Raheim Sanders (156-1,041, 7 TDs, 6.7 ypc) tied Madre Hill for quickest UA participant to 1,000 yards (8 video games). He’s sixth within the FBS in dashing yards, eighth with 130.1 per recreation and he averaged 11.5 ypc (31-356) within the final 2 video games. AJ Inexperienced (55-207, 2 TD, 3.8 ypc) would have a much-higher ypc if not for powerful sledding within the crimson zone. Rashod Dubinion (34-119, 3 3.5 ypc) scored a pair of 2-yard TDs at Auburn.

ADVANTAGE Arkansas

Receivers/tight ends

LIBERTY Demario Douglas (42 catches, 615 yards, 5 TDs, 14.6 ypc) has 27 extra receptions than the next-highest Flames WR. The 5-8, 170-pounder has 2 100-yard video games and he’s on the Hornung Award watch checklist. Noah Frith (15-307, 20.5), a 6-4, 200-pounder, and 6-3, 195-pound CJ Yarbrough (12-197, 1, 16.4) are big-play threats. TE Jerome Jackson (5-43, 1) had the game-winning 2-point play in fourth OT at Southern Miss.

ARKANSAS Matt Landers (29-475, 3 TDs, 16.4 ppc) edged previous Jadon Haselwood (36-467, 3, 13.0) for the crew yardage lead with 115 at Auburn. TE Trey Knox (17-220, 3, 12.9) was held down at Auburn. Ketron Jackson Jr. (12-234, 2, 19.5) had an enormous finish round. Warren Thompson (10-158, 2) Bryce Stephens (5-77, 1, 15.4) and Nathan Bax (2-5) are within the rotation. Frosh Isaiah Sategna had a 10-yard strike go final week.

ADVANTAGE None

Line

LIBERTY The group is on par with SEC items with a median of 6-4, 313 kilos. C Cam Reddy, RG Brendan Schlitter, who has 31 profession begins, and RT X’Zauvea Gadlin have began all eight video games. LT Nassir Watkins, the group’s greatest physique at 6-6, 320, has began 7 video games, with a spot begin there by Cooper McCaw, who has been in 55 video games. LG Jacob Bodden began the primary 3 video games.

ARKANSAS Lastly the beginning group of C Ricky Stromberg (612 snaps), LG Brady Latham (612), RG Beaux Limmer (612), LT Luke Jones (609) and Dalton Wagner (603) received some aid late within the Auburn recreation, from Ty’Kieast Crawford, E’Marion Harris, Devon Manuel and Jalen St. John, with Limmer sliding over to play some heart, his potential job subsequent yr. The starters have nonetheless performed 98.5% of the sport snaps.

ADVANTAGE Arkansas

DEFENSE

Line

LIBERTY The Flames have the nation’s Thirty fourth-ranked run cease outfit and it’s third in tackles for loss, led by DE Durrell Johnson (28, 12 TFL, 5 sacks, 4 PBU, 2 FR) who has a beefy stat line. Treshaun Clark (17, 4 sacks), Stephen Sings V (8, 35) and Khristian Zackary 5, 2 hurries) are within the DE rotation. Prime DTs are Dennis Osagiede (24, 8.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 1 hurry), Kendy Charles (36, 5.5, 2.5) and Dre Butler (18, 1 wack, 1 FF, 1 FR).

ARKANSAS Jordan Domineck (23, 5.5 sacks, 1 FR, 1 FF) had an enormous sack at Auburn. Fellow ends Zach Williams 20, 4 TFL, 3 sacks, 4 hurries), Landon Jackson (17, 2.5 sacks, 1 FF, 1 block), Eric Gregory (9, 2, 1, 3 hurries) and Jashaud Stewart (3, 1 PBU, 1 hurry) have been low key in current weeks. Prime DTs are Isaiah Nichols (10, 1 PBU), Terry Hampton (19, 1.5 TFL), Cam Ball (17, 1) and combo man Gregory.

ADVANTAGE None

Linebackers

LIBERTY Mike Smith Jr. (52, 6.5 TFL, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 2 hurries), a 6-1, 225-pound juco switch, had 10 tackles at Wake Forest and an INT at Southern Miss. He begins together with sophomore Ahmad Walker (47, 8, 2 sacks, 2 PBU, 1 FF, 1 FR), a 215-pounder. Prime subs are Aakil Washington (20, 1 TFL), and Tyren Dupree (31, 4 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 FF), whose 240-pound frames shall be wanted vs. the Hogs’ huge run recreation.

ARKANSAS Senior Bumper Pool (72, 3.5 TFL, 1 sacks, 3 PBU, 5 hurries) has upped his UA profession tackles report to 421 even whereas getting interval relaxation for a sore hip. Junior Drew Sanders (65, 7.5, 6.5, 6 hurries, 3 FF) is a Bednarik Award semifinalist. Reps are on the rise for Chris Paul (28, 4, 2, 2 hurries, 1 FF, 1 FR), with a gaggle led by Jordan Criminal (5) and Jackson Woodard (5) behind him.

ADVANTAGE Arkansas

Secondary

LIBERTY The Flames base in a 4-2-5 with Chris Megginson (22, 1 TFL, 3 PBU, 1 FF) and Kobe Singleton (20, 2 INT, 3 PBU) manning the corners. Javon Scruggs (37, 3, 1 sack, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 2 FR), Robert Rahimi (33, 4 INT, 1 FR) and Quinton Reese (21, 4 TFL, 1 INT, 3 PBU) begin on the security spots. Daijahn Anthony (14, 1 INT, 3 PBU) and Juawan Treadwell (14, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 3 PBU) are high backups.

ARKANSAS The Hogs are hanging on by the seats of their pants on account of accidents exterior mainstays Dwight McGlothern (27, 3 INTs, 5 PBU, 1 FF), Hudson Clark (32, 8 PBU, 1 INT, 2 FF, 2 FR) and Simeon Blair (45, 1 TFL, 4 PBU). Latavious Brini (37, 3 1 FF, 1 FR), Myles Slusher (15, 3 TFL, 1 sack), Khari Johnson (25, 1 PBU), Jayden Johnson (21, 1.5 sacks, 3 hurries), Trent Gordon (14) and Malik Chavis (8) ought to be more healthy now.

ADVANTAGE Liberty

Particular groups

LIBERTY Nick Brown (7 of 13 FGAs, 30 of 30 PATs) is 2 for five from 30-39 yards, 2-2 from 40-49 yards and 0-2 from 50 or longer. Aidan Alves is averaging 42 yards per punt and the Flames are 77th in internet punting (37.95). Jason Stricker has 30 touchbacks on 44 kickoffs for a 68.2% touchback price. Demario Douglas averages 4.5 yards on punt returns, 21.1 yards on kickoff returns. Jerome Jolly Jr. has blocked a kick.

ARKANSAS Isaiah Nichols and Landon Jackson received arms on a FG block final week, the primary in 4 years. Reid Bauer was SEC particular groups POW with a 78-yard punt, however he additionally had a pair stinkers. PK Cam Little is 8 of 10 on FGAs and 34 of 34 on PATs. The Hogs are 121st in internet punting (35.29). PR Bryce Stephens and KOR AJ Inexperienced don’t get many possibilities. Jake Bates’ touchback price of 86% on kickoffs is powerful.

ADVANTAGE Arkansas

Intangibles

LIBERTY Little doubt former Ole Miss Coach Hugh Freeze has put huge focus and specialty planning into this recreation because of the elevated swath of protection and what a win might imply. The Flames are additionally defending a brand-new No. 23 AP rating, however they’re determined underdogs. The Flames quarterbacks, who had damage and sickness points this week, will most likely should be playmakers to provide Liberty an opportunity.

ARKANSAS Reynolds Razorback Stadium ought to be rocking with the primary dwelling recreation in 5 weeks, since a 49-26 loss to Alabama on Oct. 1. Arkansas has the chance to finish its second consecutive 4-0 season in opposition to non-conference opponents and run Sam Pittman’s report to 9-0 in these video games and enhance his faculty report. The Razorbacks even have an opportunity to slide again within the nationwide rankings with a win.

ADVANTAGE None