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Ole Miss 63-31 Arkansas (Nov 2, 2024) Game Recap – ESPN
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — — Jaxson Dart set Ole Miss records for yards passing and touchdown throws in a single game, leapfrogging Matt Corral and Eli Manning, in the 19th-ranked Rebels’ dominating 63-31 win over Arkansas on Saturday.
Dart threw four scores and 321 yards in just the first half. He found Jordan Watkins on three of the TDs, including one for 62 yards and another for 66 on back-to-back drives. They were just three offensive plays apart. Dart ultimately finished 25 of 31 passing for 515 yards with six touchdowns.
“It’s pretty cool and unique to have this opportunity. I thought (offensive coordinator Charlie) coach Weis called a hell of a game today and put us in position,” Dart said.
Ole Miss (7-2, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) led 35-10 at halftime after scoring on three straight drives over the first and second quarters. The Rebels opened and closed the first-half scoring when Princely Umanmielen pounced on a Taylen Green fumble in the end zone midway through the first quarter and Dart capped things with a three-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Watkins with five seconds left in the half, his fourth passing score in the game’s first half-hour.
“That’s just a really good job by a lot of people. Just a clean offensive game,” Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin said. “And then having no turnovers, one sack. Just really, I told them, I’m just excited that I see them play like they can play as a team even without some players.”
Arkansas (5-4, 3-3 SEC) had stuffed the Rebels at the goal line on the Rebels’ first drive for about the only meaningful stop the Razorbacks had all game. Ole Miss racked up 694 yards of total offense. In all, Ole Miss scored on seven of its nine possessions with its starters in the game, only punting once in that span.
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman went largely with reserves starting about halfway through the third quarter. Back-up quarterback Malachi Singleton was 11 of 14 passing for 207 yards with a touchdown pass and he ran for another 39 yards with a touchdown. The Razorbacks also scored rushing touchdowns from Rashod Dubinion and Rodney Hill.
“Very disappointed. Felt like we had them ready to play,” Pittman said. “Obviously that wasn’t the case.”
Watkins also set school records with five touchdown catches and 254 yards receiving. Dae’Quan Wright caught the other Dart touchdown pass and added another from Austin Simmons in the fourth quarter.
Arkansas and Ole Miss had alternated wins and losses in the past five games against each other. The Rebels have now won two straight, but neither team has won more than two in a row against the other since Arkansas won four straight from 2004-07. Ole Miss hasn’t won three in a row against the Razorbacks since 1990-93.
Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris missed his second straight game after suffering a leg injury against LSU. Kiffin was especially impressed his team could have such an offensive performance without Harris.
“You’re playing without the best receiver in the country, so to design the plays, a lot of different type of plays and guys wide open, really good rhythm,” Kiffin said.
Ole Miss can not only play spoiler against No. 2 Georgia next week, but should find itself in conversation for the College Football Playoff by doing so.
Arkansas has already eclipsed its win total from last year, though the Razorbacks remain one win short of bowl eligibility, solidly in the middle of the SEC.
Ole Miss hosts No. 2 Georgia on Nov. 9.
Arkansas has a bye next week before returning on Nov. 16 to host No. 6 Texas.
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President Trump used his address to the nation Thursday night to revive a debate that has defined American politics for years: Can voters trust the election system?
The president again raised concerns about election security and the threat of foreign interference, reigniting questions that continue to divide Americans. But in Arkansas, the officials charged with protecting the ballot box say the state’s election system is built to withstand those threats.
That leaves voters confronting a question that feels as relevant now as ever: Who do Arkansans believe?
“The president’s message resonates with many people who remain skeptical of the electoral process,” Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said. But Griffin argues that concern and confidence are not mutually exclusive.
“Well, I think you can believe all of it at once,” Griffin said.
For Griffin, election security is not a problem that can be solved once and forgotten. It is, instead, an ongoing challenge—one that evolves alongside technology and the tactics of foreign adversaries.
“It’s a constant battle, and the fight evolves, and we’ve got to keep up,” Griffin said.
That means staying ahead of emerging threats and maintaining public awareness, he added.
“We’ve got to keep up with it technologically, and that means keeping our awareness high,” Griffin said. “I think it’s a good thing for everybody to just say, ‘Hey, this is something that needs to be on our radar, and when our elected officials talk about it.’”
Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester points to what he considers the state’s strongest defense: voting systems that are disconnected from the internet and backed by paper records.
“They are never connected to the internet,” Jester said. “They are always audited based off of a paper audit trail and that we do testing constantly to make sure they work and work perfectly.”
The issue of foreign interference—particularly concerns involving China—has increasingly dominated the national conversation surrounding election security. But Arkansas lawmakers say years of audits and recounts have produced no evidence that foreign actors have altered election outcomes in the state.
“With all the audits that we’ve done, with all the recounts that have been called for, nothing has indicated that China has meddled in our elections,” Senator Kim Hammer said. “So people can feel safe and secure when they go to vote.”
For voters, the question of trust remains.
On one side is the president, urging Americans to stay vigilant. On the other are state officials insisting the safeguards are already in place.
The debate is no longer just about voting machines, audits or foreign governments. It is about trust—and whether, in an era of political division, trust itself has become the hardest thing to secure.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Look what has happened to Fayetteville.
This city, once considered a quiet hamlet tucked in the Ozark boonies, has blossomed into a dynamic travel destination.
“I think Fayetteville is very magnetic,” says Landry Chopin, horticulture assistant at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. “People in this community just want to be together outside doing things. It’s a little bit of everything for everybody here.”
Northwest Arkansas offers much to love: fresh mountain air, spring-fed lakes, miles of hiking and biking trails and small-town hospitality.
The U.S. Census ranks this city and surrounding Northwest Arkansas with a population of more than 600,000 among the top 10 fastest-growing regions in the country.
Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas, which consistently ranks as a favorite SEC campus. Yet, it is more than a college town. Fayetteville and nearby Bentonville present performing and visual art centers that draw nationwide attention.
Whether it is racing down the Razorback Greenway, swarming to bluegrass jams at Gulley Park or browsing the tables at the Fayetteville Farmers Market, people in this inclusive community have deep local pride.
Here the saying goes, “Visit three times, and the third time you stay.”
Hog Heaven
The University of Arkansas is the heartbeat of Fayetteville. With sweeping views of the Boston Mountains, the campus rates among the most beautiful in America because of its towering trees, expansive lawns and stately buildings. Old Main, the oldest building, completed in 1875, is constructed in the French Second Empire style with mansard roof and towers at each end.
Chimes sound throughout the day, with a rendition of the university’s alma mater each evening. These melodic tones float across campus and envelop the wide porches at The Inn at Carnall Hall. Built as a women’s dormitory in 1905, the light-filled rooms have transitioned into a stylish hotel. Together with its restaurant, Ella’s Table, the accommodation exudes welcoming Southern hospitality.
A walk across campus reveals the names of more than 200,000 graduates, each name imprinted in the sidewalks. Students study at the David W. Mullins Library, enjoy productions at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center, and socialize at the Arkansas Union and the outdoor Chi Omega Greek Theatre.
Fans go wild and loud on football weekends.
“On Razorback game day, you can smell it. It’s in the air. So much energy. So much fun,” Jill Rohrbach tells us over dinner. She is the author of “100 Things to Do in Fayetteville Before You Die.”
Red-shirted Razorback fans meet at the fearsome “Wild Band of Razorbacks” statue outside Donald W. Reynolds Razorbacks Stadium. They flood parking lots and the Hog Pen to tailgate and holler the “Woo Pig Sooie” cheer.
The celebration goes on all day, and the party along nearby Dickson Street rocks well into the night, regardless of whether the Hogs win or lose.
Beyond the campus
Townspeople’s love for the university interweaves with their affection for all things local.
At the downtown square, the Fayetteville Farmers Market sells handcrafted artisan goods and fresh produce. Locally owned clothing stores like Riffraff have a steady clientele. Shops selling Arkansas-made products line the square and its side streets. Bright, splashy murals, secondhand shops including a vinyl records store, art galleries and restaurants populate this walkable area.
A standout in the downtown dining district is Calle, serving Latin cuisine. Hugo’s, operating out of a basement since 1977, serves beer, burgers and sandwiches. Feed & Folly offers wraps, sandwiches and smoked meats, plus expansive views of the Boston Mountains from its rooftop. Nine local breweries provide enjoyable stops along the Fayetteville Ale Trail.
Eating local means getting a Tex-Mex meal with an Arkansas twist at Fayetteville Taco and Tamale Co. Patrons meet their friends for tasty housemade pappardelle at Bocca Italian Eatery and Pizzeria.
Breakfast is a big deal here. Made-from-scratch bakery goods and eye-opening coffee are the specialties at Little Bread Company, while flaky pastries and signature egg dishes highlight Prelude’s morning fare. Onyx Coffee Lab, a Northwest Arkansas specialty coffee company, has earned international accolades.
The entertainment area near campus features the Walton Arts Center, just around the corner from TheatreSquared, Arkansas’ largest professional theater company. The college crowd gravitates to George’s Majestic Lounge, a live music venue. Another venerated institution, Dickson Street Bookshop, has been operating for nearly 50 years. Shoppers get lost amid capriciously catalogued books and magazines cluttered in multiple rooms.
A quiet retreat, The Stonebreaker Hotel has 78 guest rooms overlooking the Markham Hill Nature Preserve. A restaurant serving local farm-sourced fare adjoins the inn’s native stone patios. The eco-resort is within walking distance to the campus and retail district.
Gardens, museums and more
“I’m always surprised with how many people specifically come here looking for this,” says Cesar Acosta, director of horticulture and operations. He points to a blue telephone in the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.
The wind phone is placed here for people who want to imagine speaking with a departed loved one. The unconnected device sits in a quiet spot in the garden’s eight cultivated acres. People find it restorative to carry on heartfelt, long-distance conversations.
The rotary phone is just one of many innovative attractions. The garden is divided into 12 themed areas including a Japanese Garden and Children’s Garden. Sculptures accentuate a wide variety of plant life.
Fayetteville boasts numerous other parks, gardens and public spaces. From the Overlook at Mount Sequoyah, visitors take in panoramic views of the city at sunset. With lodging, educational programs and art exhibits, the park serves as a community gathering place. Faces representing the four seasons top The Castle, a whimsical sculptural work at Wilson Park. A small park features a Trail of Tears Memorial noting the path taken by bands of Cherokee in their forced move west.
A garden dedicated to the country’s First Ladies enhances the Clinton House Museum. Bill and Hillary Clinton lived in the Tudor Revival cottage after their marriage in 1975. Both the former President and Secretary of State once taught at the university’s School of Law. The house served as a campaign headquarters for Bill Clinton’s successful run for state attorney general in 1976.
“I think people love President Bill Clinton for the one fact that he has a humble background and he made it to be president. And, that’s kind of what America is all about – the American dream,” says Bailee King, museum director.
A group of children on a field trip scramble for a spot in the cargo area of a Lockheed C-130 H Hercules plane at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum. The plane with the 132-foot wingspan is one of about 20 aircraft among the 2,000 artifacts on display.
At Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, visitors venture across fields where Union soldiers stopped the advance of Confederates in 1862. Covering more than 1,000 acres, it is considered one of the most perfectly preserved Civil War battlefields.
What makes Fayetteville a big-time biking city
Fayetteville makes a strong case as the nation’s No. 1 biking city.
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) designated Fayetteville as a bike city, the only U.S. city with that honor. The League of American Bicyclists honored the city as Arkansas’ first and only gold-level bicycle friendly community.
“Bicycling is an integral part of this city,” says Brannon Pack, a cycling tourism leader. “We have 60 miles of paved trails and 60 miles of mountain trails, giving our residents direct access to a 120-mile network within the city limits.”
Kessler Mountain Regional Park has more than 20 miles of meticulously constructed mountain bike trails. Hiking is also popular through the park’s hilly terrain. Kessler Mountain is also the starting point for the amazing 40-mile Razorback Greenway which runs past Bentonville.
“We see people all over the greenway,” Pack says. “Walking, biking, rollerblading. We see it used for recreation and transportation. Bikers commute to work.”
Bicyclists particularly like the stretch where the greenway weaves through the Ramble. A trail offshoot twists and turns passed woodland gardens and art structures.
In addition to greenways, Fayetteville’s streets are exceedingly biker- and walker-friendly with well-marked bike lanes and sidewalks. Pack says the goal is that by 2040 every structure in the city will be within a two-minute bike ride of the trail infrastructure.
Eureka Springs
A short drive through the verdant Ozarks leads to the Victorian-era resort town of Eureka Springs.
The glass walls of Thorncrown Chapel rise nearly 50 feet into the leafy woods. Architect E. Fay Jones’ inspiration was to blend the structure perfectly with the surrounding trees as if “man and nature had planned it together.” Visitors sit in pews and feel peacefulness.
Nearby at Lake Leatherwood City Park, kayakers and canoeists paddle across the water and spot turtles, herons and hawks. Other visitors fish from the banks and hike on 25 miles of trails.
Downtown Eureka combines historic structures and quaint tourist attractions. People roam among eclectic shops to the soundtrack of motorcycles, bluegrass music and children’s laughter.
Abundant freshwater springs brought folks to the town 150 years ago. Original stonework structures adorn the predominant springs, including Crescent, Grotto, Magnetic and Basin Springs.
The wedge-shaped Flatiron Building is the city’s signature structure; however, the allegedly haunted 1886 Crescent Hotel competes for fame. Visitors often sense creepy vibes during nightly ghost tours.
The 67-foot Christ of the Ozarks statue is said to be the tallest statue of Christ in the United States. It was erected in 1966 on Magnetic Mountain as a symbol of hope. The Great Passion Play and other religious-themed attractions are nearby.
Linda Lange and Steve Ahillen, longtime Knoxville residents, are travel writers living in Nashville, Tenn.
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