Arkansas Football Falls to Oklahoma State in Week 2 Thriller
- September 8, 2024 08:04am
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The Arkansas Razorbacks fought valiantly, but ultimately came up short against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a high-scoring affair. Follow along for the live score and game updates as the two teams battle it out at Boone Pickens Stadium.
The game kicked off with a bang, as the Cowboys marched down the field on their opening drive and capped it off with a touchdown pass from Spencer Sanders to Brennan Presley. Arkansas responded with a field goal, but Oklahoma State extended their lead to 14-3 with another touchdown, this time from Jaden Nixon.
The Razorbacks' offense finally found its footing late in the second quarter, with K.J. Jefferson connecting with Matt Landers for a 50-yard touchdown pass. However, the Cowboys quickly answered back with a field goal, and the score remained 17-10 at halftime.
Arkansas Football Falls to Oklahoma State in Week 2 Thriller
The third quarter was a defensive battle, with neither team able to score. Arkansas seemed to gain momentum towards the end of the quarter, but the Cowboys' defense held strong.
Oklahoma State started the fourth quarter with a long touchdown drive, extending their lead to 24-10. The Razorbacks responded with a field goal, but the Cowboys added another touchdown to make it 31-13 with just over five minutes remaining.
Arkansas refused to give up and drove down the field for another touchdown, but the Cowboys recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock to secure the victory.
Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman expressed his disappointment with the loss, but praised his team's effort and resilience. "We didn't play our best tonight, but I'm proud of the way our guys fought back," Pittman said. "We'll learn from this game and come back stronger."
Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy was thrilled with his team's performance. "Our guys played with heart and determination," Gundy said. "We knew Arkansas was a tough opponent, but we were confident we could get the win."
- Spencer Sanders (Oklahoma State): 26/38 passing, 315 yards, 2 touchdowns
- K.J. Jefferson (Arkansas): 22/39 passing, 289 yards, 1 touchdown
- Brennan Presley (Oklahoma State): 7 catches, 129 yards, 1 touchdown
- Matt Landers (Arkansas): 4 catches, 80 yards, 1 touchdown
The Oklahoma State Cowboys emerged victorious over the Arkansas Razorbacks in a high-scoring and entertaining game. Arkansas showed promise in their offense, but struggled defensively. The Cowboys played a complete game, capitalizing on Arkansas' mistakes and executing in the clutch moments. Both teams have plenty to build on as the season progresses.
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