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OK State on SI’s Score Predictions: Oklahoma State vs. Arkansas
Oklahoma State has its biggest test of the nonconference slate against an SEC squad.
OSU will kick off its first game against a FBS team on Saturday. While a matchup against an SEC team will bring challenges for the Cowboys, playing Arkansas could be a perfect early test as they look to make a College Football Playoff run.
Coming off a win against FCS No. 1 South Dakota State, OSU will look to carry its momentum into Week 2. With stars such as Ollie Gordon and Nick Martin having solid season debuts, OSU will need similar performances against Arkansas.
Ivan White (@ivanbball13)
Oklahoma State 45 Arkansas 27
The Cowboys will be in a tight battle early before settling in and proving they are the better team. While Taylen Green will be a tough challenge, Bryan Nardo’s defense will get the job done, and OSU’s offense will be explosive enough to pull away in the second half.
Kade Kimble (@kadekimble)
Oklahoma State 38 Arkansas 31
The Cowboys will start their season off 2-0 with two straight impressive non-conference wins, but this one will make fans sweat a bit more than the season opener. Ollie Gordon and the rest of the offense will play well — and eventually put the game away — but a battle in the trenches will keep the Razorbacks close.
Nick Crain (@CrainNBA)
Oklahoma State 38 Arkansas 35
This will be an early test for Oklahoma State’s experienced offensive line in the trenches. But ultimately, the Pokes will have the firepower to win this game in somewhat of a shootout. Pencil in Ollie Gordon for a pair of scores and OSU’s secondary for a pick.
Derek Parker (@DParkOK)
Oklahoma State 38 Arkansas 28
Arkansas will be a far tougher test than many are assuming, but Oklahoma State’s experience should come in handy against their former Big 12 rival.
Gordon and Bowman should have enough juice to help them cruise past the Razorbacks.
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Acuff scores 29 points to lead No. 18 Arkansas to a 86-75 win over No. 19 Tennessee
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. scored a career-high 29 points, including a key 3-pointer with just over two minutes left in the second half, to help No. 18 Arkansas to an 86-75 win over No. 19 Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams on Saturday.
Arkansas (11-3) used a 18-5 run over a 6-minute, 37-second span midway through the second half to turn a five-point deficit into an eight-point lead with 5:40 left. Tennessee shot just 2 for 10 from the field during Arkansas’ run, missing eight shots in a row before finally scoring.
The Volunteers (10-4) took advantage of an Arkansas cold shooting spell — the Razorbacks picked up 12 of their 18 points during the run from the free-throw line — to close within two points with under four minutes to play. Acuff made a 3-pointer from the wing with 2:09 remaining to give the Razorbacks a 79-68 lead.
Tennessee shot 49% from the field and was outscored at the line, going 12 for 23 while Arkansas shot 29 for 33.
Acuff was the only Arkansas player to shoot better than 50% from the floor, going 9 for 16. The Razorbacks shot 42% overall. Acuff was joined in double-digit scoring by Meleek Thomas, who scored 18 points. Malique Ewin added 12 points and Karter Knox 11.
Amari Evans’ 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting led three Tennessee players in double figures.
Arkansas won its opening SEC game for the first time since the 2020-21 season. The Razorbacks have reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament in four of the five seasons since and made two Elite Eight appearances.
Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots over Tennessee defenders Ja’Kobi Gillespie, left, and Felix Okpara, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Credit: AP/Michael Woods
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Arkansas: At Ole Miss on Wednesday.
Tennessee: Hosts Texas on Tuesday.
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