Razorbacks Fall Short Against University Of Arkansas Pine Bluff

Arkansas Razorbacks Experience Another Defeat in Pine Bluff

Razorbacks Fall Short Against University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

Golden Lions Score Upset Win Over SEC Foe

Arkansas Razorbacks football suffered a stunning defeat on Saturday, September 2, 2023, falling to the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB) Golden Lions 31-24.

The loss marks the first time in school history that the Razorbacks have lost to a Football Championship Series (FCS) opponent.

UAPB, a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), entered the game as a heavy underdog.

Golden Lions Dominate on the Ground

The Golden Lions controlled the game on the ground, rushing for 263 yards and three touchdowns.

• Running back Kayvon Britten led the way with 121 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries.
• Quarterback Skyler Perry added 98 yards rushing and a touchdown.

Arkansas, on the other hand, struggled to get their running game going, gaining just 75 yards on the ground.

Defense Fails to Hold

The Razorbacks defense, which had been a strength in recent weeks, failed to hold the Golden Lions in check.

• UAPB converted 10 of 19 third downs and 2 of 3 fourth downs.
• The Golden Lions also scored touchdowns on two of their three red zone opportunities.

Arkansas, meanwhile, converted just 5 of 15 third downs and 0 of 2 fourth downs.

Upset Loss Raises Questions

The loss to UAPB raises questions about the state of the Arkansas Razorbacks football program.

• The Razorbacks are now 2-2 on the season with losses to both FCS opponents they've faced.
• Head coach Sam Pittman is now 17-17 in his third season at Arkansas.

Arkansas will have a chance to bounce back next week when they host the Texas A&M Aggies in a non-conference matchup.