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Arkansas Football: Razorbacks’ report card against Mississippi State
Mike Leach obtained his first win towards Sam Pittman due to a productive day within the air.
We wrote earlier within the week about how the Mississippi State passing assault might injury Arkansas move protection, and it did, however we are able to’t blame it solely on the secondary.
Will Rogers felt snug within the pocket, resulting in a three-touchdown day by the perfect – most correct, anyway – passer within the nation. The Razorbacks allowed 395 yards within the air and 173 yards on the bottom.
Surprisingly, Mississippi State solely outgained Arkansas by 32 yards of their 40-17 victory. Arkansas’s offense didn’t have issues with transferring the ball, nevertheless it didn’t end in many factors, which could be blamed on the choice.
The grades from this sport received’t be fairly, however let’s bounce into the report card.
Arkansas Quarterback
Oct 8, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Malik Hornsby (4) strikes within the pocket towards the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the course of the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Discipline. Necessary Credit score: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports activities
Malik Hornsby held it down for injured starter KJ Jefferson. Hornsby completed with 348 complete yards however just one landing with two interceptions. Whereas the offense moved with Hornsby within the sport, the offense appeared misplaced with the preliminary starter, Cade Fortin.
Grade: C+
Arkansas operating again
Oct 8, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks operating again Raheim Sanders (5) runs the ball whereas defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive finish Jack Harris (15) in the course of the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Discipline. Necessary Credit score: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports activities
Rocket Sanders was a workhorse at the moment, with 20 carries whereas averaging 4.3 yards per carry. The group amassed 241 yards, however most got here from Hornsby. Rashad Dubinion and AJ Inexperienced noticed a great quantity of snaps however no large performs.
Grade: C+
Arkansas Vast Receiver
Oct 8, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks extensive receiver Jadon Haselwood (9) makes a catch towards the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the course of the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Discipline. Necessary Credit score: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jadon Haselwood had his first 100-yard receiving day of the season, and two of the Razorbacks’ greatest performs got here from large receptions. Bryce Stephens caught the one landing that gave the offense a small glimpse of life. I wish to see extra from this group, however we are able to’t blame a lot on them.
Grade: C+
Arkansas Offensive line
The offensive line was in all probability the perfect unit of the day. They did permit two sacks however there many moments within the sport the place Hornsby labored in a clear pocket.
Grade: B
Arkansas Offensive coordinator
Kendall Briles took some hits on social media in the course of the sport. The offense on the time didn’t seem like they knew what they had been doing. The offense didn’t appear aggressive constantly all through the sport, however he was with out his beginning quarterback in his protection.
Grade: D+
Arkansas Defensive Line
Oct 8, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA;Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) seems to be to move towards the Arkansas Razorbacks in the course of the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Discipline. Necessary Credit score: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports activities
This was the line of defense’s worst season efficiency, and a few blame goes to the teaching employees. What gave the impression to be the perfect unit on the Arkansas soccer group turned out to be the worst of the day.
Grade: D
Arkansas Linebackers
Bumper Pool broke the varsity file for many tackles in a profession with 408. If it weren’t for that, the center linebackers would have seen an equal grade to the line of defense. Mississippi State floor sport tallied three touchdowns led by Dillion Johnson.
Grade: C-
Arkansas Secondary
Oct 8, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive again Dwight McGlothern (3) breaks up a move supposed for Mississippi State Bulldogs extensive receiver Lideatrick Griffin (5) throughout a play that will end in a move interference penalty towards Arkansas within the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Discipline. Necessary Credit score: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports activities
The secondary didn’t have an incredible day, nevertheless it was as a result of they didn’t get assist from the Hogs up entrance. Arkansas’s secondary was caught in protection with no stress on Will Rogers. It wasn’t a nasty day for them, nevertheless it wasn’t a great one both, as predicted.
Grade: C
Arkansas Defensive Coordinator
Oct 8, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs operating again Dillon Johnson (23) runs the ball whereas defended by Arkansas Razorbacks defensive again Hudson Clark (17) in the course of the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Discipline. Necessary Credit score: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports activities
Barry Odom didn’t put his boys able to win at the moment. I don’t assume this determines his job, nevertheless it was a tough day for him from a playcalling standpoint. His worst choice of the day was solely dashing three males, which is why Rogers had time to select aside Arkansas’s secondary.
Grade: C-
Arkansas Particular Groups
A rkansas operating again AJ Inexperienced (0) runs previous Georgia Southern linebacker Khadry Jackson (9) in the course of the first half of an NCAA school soccer sport Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Picture/Michael Woods)
AJ Inexperienced had a horrible return, mishandling the kickoff, nearly leading to a turnover, however Cam Little hit a 51-yarder, marking his new profession excessive and a good grade for the day. And the punting was poor till Reid Bauer entered.
Grade: C+
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