We ripped that ass all day for 3.5 hours and still managed to lose .
We had the better men , the better team .and still managed to lose .

Im so sick of this happening time and time and time again .
We’ve lost to Texas am about like this except this one was worse .
I’m sick of Arkansas football being a disgrace and another embarrassment .

Please . Stop. Choking ganes we should win !

Rant over . Fire Sam Pittman .

And Jayden Johnson is bad ..I mean I know this is beating a dead horse but man he constantly takes bad angles and misses tackle after tackle .. gave up the big play.. also sorey jr is really freaking fast but it’s null and void when he misses tackles.. Blackstock when he gets his hands on someone is just fine but man he does look a little lost at times.. have yall seen things you missed after rewatching?

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STILLWATER, Okla. — In his first game of the 2024 season, redshirt senior wide receiver Andrew Armstrong reassumed his role as Arkansas' leading pass catcher in the Razorbacks' 39-31 (2OT) loss to No. 16 Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday.

Head coach Sam Pittman opted not to play Armstrong in Arkansas' 70-0 Week 1 victory over the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions due to an injury suffered in fall camp, but the former Division II transfer from Texas A&M-Commerce returned with a vengeance against the Cowboys.

RELATED: Big day for Arkansas offense, Ja'Quinden Jackson not enough

Against the Oklahoma State secondary, Armstrong caught 10 passes for 164 yards — good for an average of 16.4 yards per reception. It's only the second time Armstrong has eclipsed the 100-yard receiving mark as a Razorback, with the other occurrence coming against Florida in 2023, and he became the first Arkansas receiver since Treylon Burks (2020) to have 10 or more receptions in a game.

"I thought he was really good, had a lot of yards after he caught the football, made some guys miss, ran extremely hard, played hard, blocked well," Pittman said after the game. "Ten catches for 164 yards, I thought he had a really good day. Of course protection and the thrower had something to do with it as well but he got open. I was pleased to get him back out there."

Besides a 35-yard reception against Oklahoma State's "prevent" defense to close the first half, Armstrong's biggest play came on the final drive of the fourth quarter. In a 3rd-and-10 situation on the Razorbacks' 40-yard line, quarterback Taylen Green found Armstrong for a 33-yard gain that eventually led to an overtime-clinching field goal.

RELATED: Highlights from Arkansas' 39-31 (2OT) loss at Oklahoma State

"I felt like our chemistry didn’t fall off," Green said after the game. "Credit to him. He’s been in the training room, you know, Monday through Sunday. Every single day, he’s been working, and he looked really good out there on the field. I’m extremely proud of him, how he fought through. Dealing with a hamstring, it’s a lot of mental toughness that goes through that. I felt like our chemistry was second-to-none out there."

RELATED: Social media reacts to Arkansas’ 39-31 loss (2OT) to No. 16 Oklahoma State

Green — who finished with 477 total yards of offense and one passing touchdown — targeted Armstrong 13 times against the Cowboys. Arkansas' leading receiver from a season ago, Armstrong was expected to be the top target in Bobby Petrino's passing attack, and his performance Saturday only cemented it.

"He just knows his frame," Green said. "He knows what he’s good at, and just the versatility that he has. Whether it’s a deep ball, or whether it’s intermediate or short, I know if I put it in his range, he’s going to catch it. That’s what I like. A quarterback loves that in a receiver."

Arkansas will return home next weekend for the home-opener at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville against UAB on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. CT and the game will be broadcast on SEC Network.

Sam will find a way.

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STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II received praise as one of the nation's top players at his position all offseason, but it was Arkansas tailback Ja'Quinden Jackson that stole the show in the first half Saturday during the Razorbacks' 39-31 double-overtime loss against the Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium.

The redshirt senior transfer from Utah began the game with a 5-yard score the Hogs, which marked his third rushing touchdown of the season to that point. Jackson rushed 14 times for 90 yards in the first two quarters, and he added two more scores from five and 11 yards out to push his game total to three touchdowns at the halftime break.

By that point, Arkansas held a 21-7 lead over the 'Pokes and the college football world was taken aback by the performance of a Razorback squad that won just four games one year ago.

ALSO READ: Social media reacts to Arkansas’ 39-31 loss (2OT) to No. 16 Oklahoma State

Then, the second half started.

"At halftime, we knew they were going to make a rally," Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman said postgame. "We knew they were. We talked about they have done it in the past. They're at home, they're a veteran team, we're going to have to go beat them."

A pair of field goals in the third quarter brought Oklahoma State within eight points, while the Cowboys' defense held Jackson to just eight yards on four carries in the period.

Oklahoma State then rattled off two straight touchdowns, plus a two-point conversion, to take a 28-21 lead with five minutes left in regulation. A missed field goal by kicker Kyle Ramsey, a muffed punt by Isaiah Sategna and a turnover on downs by the Arkansas offense all allowed for the 'Pokes to get things going.

"What happened is we just shot ourselves in the foot a little bit," Pittman said. "Seemed like there for a while, maybe 20 minutes of the third and fourth quarter, everything we did was not right. In other words, we were putting the ball on the ground. Snaps. Trick play. Muffed punt. Missed field goal. Seemed like everything that could go wrong went wrong during that span of time."

Arkansas was able to tie the game via a 43-yard touchdown connection between quarterback Taylen Green and tight end Luke Hasz with 4:01 to play in the fourth quarter. Green finished the game with 416 passing yards, one passing touchdown, one interception and 61 rushing yards. He's the first Arkansas player to throw for 400-plus yards since Austin Allen did so in 2016.

"He’s a warrior," Pittman said of Green. "He works awful hard... He’s our guy and obviously I’m sure he’d like to have some throws back, he’s like to have some decisions that he made back, but to have 500 yards against a good football team, I think we’ve got a good one there and he’ll continue to get better. And we’ve got to get better around him."

Oklahoma State took a 31-28 lead with a field goal at the 55-second mark in the fourth quarter, but it was again Green with his heroics on a drive that got the Hogs within field goal range for Ramsey, who snuck in a 46-yard game-tying field goal as time expired to send the game to overtime.

RELATED: Highlights from Arkansas' 39-31 (2OT) loss at Oklahoma State

Missed field goals by both teams in the first overtime sent it to a second overtime period, and the Cowboys managed to punch in a 12-yard touchdown from Gordon — his first and only score on the day. The Razorbacks held the nation's leading rusher from a year ago to just 49 rushing yards and 2.9 yards per carry.

"We were trying to make him run east and west, not north and south," Pittman said of Gordon. "So a lot of our games and a lot things we were doing was trying to kick him outside. We knew that if he ever got his shoulders turned on us, that he’d be… He broke 13 tackles last week and he probably broke a bunch today, as well. But that was our game plan on him."

VIDEO: Postgame press conferences - Oklahoma State 39, Arkansas 31 (2OT)

Arkansas took over and couldn't convert on a 4th-and-1 play after running an inside zone handoff to 5-foot-10, 186-pound running back Rodney Hill. Ja'Quinden Jackson, who checks in at 6-foot-2, 233 pounds, was on the sideline due to cramps — something he dealt with for a good bit at the end of the game.

"When we lost our big back, Ja’Quinden, he’s a good player for us when he’s cramping and things that hurts us a little bit," Pittman said. "I thought Rodney did a really good job of coming in and running there. He made a really nice run to get us the first down down there in the second overtime."

Jackson finished with 24 carries for 149 rushing yards, three touchdowns and 6.2 yards per carry. He became the first Arkansas player since Alex Collins (2014) to rush for multiple touchdowns in back-to-back games, as Jackson also had two rushing touchdowns in the season-opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Just about anyone would guess the Razorbacks won the game if you told them beforehand that Arkansas would out-gain Oklahoma State by 263 yards on offense, Gordon would be held to 49 rushing yards, the Hogs would convert 11 third downs and receiver Andrew Armstrong added 10 receptions for 164 yards in his season debut.

"If we'll learn from it and flush it and then come back, I feel like we've got a really good football team," Pittman said. "We can't win games turning the football over. I thought we did a good job on Ollie Gordon. I thought he was as good as we thought he was going to be, but we did a nice job there. For the most part, I thought we did a good job of covering.

"I just talked to them about that (postgame). And I know they're disappointed, but once we get home, we've got to bounce back from this one and head to the next one. It's early in the year. I think we've proved that we've got a good team. We've just got to hang on to the football and we'll win a lot of games."

Arkansas will return home next weekend for the home-opener at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville against UAB on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. CT and the game will be broadcast on SEC Network.

Good morning from Boone Pickens Stadium here in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where the Arkansas Razorbacks have a pivotal matchup against the No. 16 Oklahoma State Cowboys coming up at 11 a.m. CT on ABC.

We will have pregame updates, live updates throughout the game and plenty of commentary in between.

Who leads the Razorbacks in receiving today?? I'll take Luke Hasz.

…is less than 40 days out…rejoice.

On a picture-perfect day in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Arkansas collapsed against the No. 16 Oklahoma State Cowboys in overtime, 39-31, in front of 52,202 fans at Boone Pickens Stadium.

The first half was highlighted by a gashing Razorbacks rushing attack and an Arkansas defense that held the Cowboys to 77 total yards. Comparatively, Arkansas rushed for 158 total yards and passed for 193 for a total of 351 yards.

Running back Ja'Quinden Jackson stole the show through the first two quarters, as he scored all three Arkansas touchdowns and racked up 90 yards on 14 attempts.

Unfortunately for the Razorbacks, the second half told a completely different story for Bobby Petrino's offense. As a whole, the unit managed 249 total yards and turned the ball over two times.

An Arkansas defense that looked fairly strong didn't have the horses to withstand the poor field position, and Oklahoma State took advantage of its opportunities to complete the second-half comeback.

After traded missed field goals by Arkansas and Oklahoma State in the first overtime period, head coach Mike Gundy's team closed the four-hour tilt with a Ollie Gordon II score and stop to send the Razorbacks home in agonizing fashion.

Throughout and following the loss, Arkansas fans made their opinions known about the football team on social media:

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First pitch at 3 p.m.

Starters: RHP Gabe Gaeckle and LHP Zach Root

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I’m currently sitting on the back porch drinking beers , watching college football while smoking a Boston butt for tomorrow.. My son loves pulled pork nachos, and bbq potatoes so here I sit.. got a super early tee time too , tomorrow gonna be busy.. anyways what is everyone cooking tomorrow for football Saturday?

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Thanks to @thecbout for sending this to me. EL. OH. EL.

if the defense can get a couple turnovers we win

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The Arkansas Razorbacks (1-0, 0-0 SEC) are set to play the No. 16 Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-0, 0-0 Big 12) at 11:00 a.m. CT Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Fresh off a 70-0 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff to open the season last week, the Razorbacks will look to notch a key non-conference win over a ranked Cowboys opponent. Oklahoma State picked up a 44-20 win over South Dakota State, the reigning FCS national champs, in their season-opener.

Arkansas is a 7.5-point underdog against the Cowboys (BetSaracen). The last time these two teams faced each other was in 1980, when the Razorbacks earned a 33-20 win over the 'Pokes under former head coach Lou Holtz. The teams have not met since.

Here is how the HawgBeat staff is predicting Saturday's game, which will be broadcast on ABC.

Mason Choate - Publisher​

I picked this game to be a loss for Arkansas before the season, but I feel a lot different about it after watching both teams in Week 1 and diving into the numbers. Should I feel that way? Probably not.

Oklahoma State is as experienced as any team in the country on the field and within the coaching staff, while Arkansas is a revamped team with key transfer additions and a new-look offensive coaching staff that saw their group score 10 touchdowns on 10 drives against UAPB in the opener.

From a pure talent perspective, I give the edge to the Razorbacks. Oklahoma State has the home field advantage, plus the Cowboys have won the most one-possession games in college football since 2015.

Everything in my mind tells me to pick the 'Pokes in this game, but my gut says Arkansas. I'm sure the deciding factor will be something wild, such as Abilene Christian transfer Kyle Ramsey hitting a game-winning field goal for Arkansas, but I'll stick with my preseason pick.

Oklahoma State 29, Arkansas 27

Riley McFerran - Managing Editor​

This is the moment that Arkansas, its players and its fans have been waiting for all offseason. The momentum of hiring Bobby Petrino and reshaping the roster and coaching staff has carried the program to as pivotal a game as the Hogs will have this season.

Losing this one doesn't mean the end-all, be-all for the Razorbacks, but it's much tougher to win three SEC games (assuming you win out in non-conference) than two to qualify for a bowl game.

The key question: Will Arkansas flips its one-possession failures from a year ago to a more positive result? The Cowboys are experienced, proven at Boone Pickens Stadium in close situations and boast a unique road environment that will test a newcomer-laden Razorbacks team.

I think Petrino — who has surely been twiddling his thumbs waiting to showcase his prowess in this game all offseason — will do enough to get 30 points out of Taylen Green and company, but how will Travis Williams' unit stack up against a veteran offensive line, seventh-year quarterback and All-American running back?

Arkansas shows yet again how competitive it can be against quality opponents, but falls short in the waning moments like so many times before.

Oklahoma State 34, Arkansas 30

Daniel Fair - Football Recruiting Analyst​

This game won’t define the Razorbacks’ entire season, but it is a statement game that can prove to the country that this year’s team isn’t the same as last year’s. A win would cool Sam Pittman’s seat considerably and would put the Hogs in decent position to be bowl-eligible this year.

I still have concerns over Taylen Green’s accuracy, but there’s no denying the playmaking ability is there. Couple that with running back Ja’Quinden Jackson’s strong running, along with a strong defensive line that can stifle the run game and make the Cowboys one-dimensional, and I think the Hogs win in a shootout.

Arkansas 42, Oklahoma State 38

Jackson Collier - Basketball Recruiting Analyst​

The first real test of the season and arguably the most important game of the Sam Pittman era, Arkansas travels to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

While the Razorbacks dismantled their week one FCS opponent, the Cowboys struggled a bit against FCS powerhouse South Dakota State before ultimately winning 44-20. Takeaways were minimal for Arkansas against Arkansas Pine Bluff, but Oklahoma State seemed to have some issues along the offensive line and in stopping the pass.

Adding new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino should have Razorback fans confident in the team's ability to move the ball and score, as the longtime signal caller has made a career off his offensive prowess. Petrino, paired with a lauded defensive line featuring preseason First Team All-SEC defensive end Landon Jackson should provide two formidable weapons against the No. 16 Cowboys.

The game is more than just those two areas, though. Can the Razorbacks stop Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon? Can the Arkansas secondary defend the pass? Can the entire defense tackle more efficiently? Can the offensive line open running lanes and provide pass protection against better competition?

These are all major questions that weren't answered against such weak competition in week one. Advantage Oklahoma State on the road, but advantage Arkansas in the trenches and with Petrino having full offensive autonomy.

Arkansas 35, Oklahoma State 31

Kevin Bohannon - Baseball Recruiting Analyst​

There are fewer unknowns going into the first test of the season for the Razorbacks.
Green made plays when he needed to last week in what amounted to a glorified scrimmage. Jackson looked like a grown man running the football and both lines dominated in the trenches.

Bobby Petrino and Travis Williams kept things pretty vanilla with their play calling, they didn’t need to dig deep into the playbook. This week against OSU will be a different story.

The 'Pokes are balanced on offense and experienced. Load the box to stop Ollie Gordon II and their 7th year quarterback, Alan Bowman, will start chipping away at the secondary.

I do feel the Hogs will be able to move the ball, they have to complete drives and limit mistakes to win. I have thought this game would be a loss up until writing this prediction. I think having Bobby Petrino on the sidelines limits some game management issues of yesteryear and the Hogs come out of Stillwater 2-0 and on the winning side of a one score game.

Arkansas 31, Oklahoma State 27

RECORDS (Overall, Against the Spread)​

Mason Choate: 1-0 overall, 0-1 ATS
Riley McFerran: 1-0 overall, 0-1 ATS
Daniel Fair: 1-0 overall, 0-1 ATS
Jackson Collier: 1-0 overall, 0-1 ATS
Kevin Bohannon: 1-0 overall, 0-1 ATS

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STILLWATER, Okla. — Head coach Sam Pittman and his Arkansas Razorbacks have the opportunity to earn an early statement win Saturday when they take on the No. 16 Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium in front of a national television audience on ABC.

Headlined by dual-threat quarterback Taylen Green and first-year offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, the Hogs scored 10 touchdowns on 10 drives in a 70-0 route of Arkansas-Pine Bluff to open the season. Oklahoma State handled business with a 44-20 win over reigning FCS national champs South Dakota State in Week 1.

ALSO READ: Score Predictions - Arkansas at No. 16 Oklahoma State

"We’re excited to go to Stillwater and play Oklahoma State," Pittman said Monday. "I have a ton of respect for Coach (Mike) Gundy, I mean going into 20 years now at Oklahoma State University. He’s just done a phenomenal job. I have a lot of respect for him and the way he handles his program.
They have 17 to 18 returning starters, played really well Saturday (against South Dakota State).

"Offensively, they have a ton of skill, really good at the skill spots, starting with the quarterback (Alan) Bowman. Then Ollie Gordon is certainly as good as any running back in the country... Then they have their entire offensive line coming back who’s really playing well together. So you know they went to the Big 12 championship game last year and look to be headed north on that as well this year."

Oklahoma State has won nine of its last 11 games, and the Cowboys lead the nation with wins in one-possession games (34) since 2015. The 'Pokes boast 34 seniors, which ranks fourth nationally, plus they are tied for the second-most wins (24) in college football since 2020.

"We have an opportunity to go make a statement on the national stage, we’re an 11 a.m. kick off on ABC," offensive lineman Joshua Braun said Tuesday. "The entire country is going to be watching and we can see really what we’re made of this Saturday."

RELATED: Arkansas' official depth chart for Oklahoma State game

Below are details on how to watch, stream or listen to Saturday's game, plus every important piece of content and press conference you might need to check out before kickoff:

How to Watch/Listen​

Who: Arkansas Razorbacks (1-0, 0-0 SEC) at No. 16 Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-0, 0-0 Big 12)
When: Saturday, Sept. 7 at 11:00 a.m. CT
Where: Boone Pickens Stadium — Stillwater, Oklahoma
TV/Stream: ABC/Watch ESPN (Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, Taylor McGregor)
Radio: Learfield Razorback Sports Network(Chuck Barrett, Quinn Grovey and Geno Bell)

Catch up on HawgBeat's Arkansas football content​

- Arkansas at Oklahoma State: BetSaracen lines, staff picks
- Score Predictions: Arkansas at No. 16 Oklahoma State
- HawgBeat Radio: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State game preview
- Scouting Report: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State
- Behind Enemy Lines: Gaining Oklahoma State insight with Jeff Johnson
- Arkansas announces team captains for Oklahoma State game
- Arkansas at Oklahoma State: Star comparison, PFF grades, season stats
- Sam Pittman previews Oklahoma State on SEC Teleconference
- Can Razorbacks repeat recent history Saturday?
- Razorbacks preparing for rowdy Oklahoma State environment
- What Oklahoma State HC Mike Gundy said about Arkansas
- What Sam Pittman said about Oklahoma State

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As we will do throughout this football season, HawgBeat went behind enemy lines to gain insight on the No. 16 Oklahoma State Cowboys from OStateIllustrated Publisher Jeff Johnson.

Led by head coach Mike Gundy, the Cowboys finished the 2023 season with a 10-4 (7-2 Big 12) overall record with wins over Kansas State, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas A&M (Texas Bowl).

Last week, Oklahoma State defeated former 2023 FCS National Champion South Dakota State 44-20. Seventh-year quarterback Alan Bowman completed 24-of-33 throws for 245 yards and two touchdowns, while All-American running back Ollie Gordon II added 126 yards and three scores on 28 attempts.

Arkansas has the odds stacked against itheading into this pivotal road tilt, as the Cowboys boast an impressive home record since 2020 (24 wins) and the self-proclaimed "tightest sidelines in all of football."

Here is what Johnson had to say about Saturday's matchup, which is set to kick off at 11:00 a.m. CT at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma...

Everybody knows Ollie Gordon II, but how do you assess Alan Bowman and the rest of Oklahoma State's skill positions?​

Johnson: "Bowman has progressed from the end of last season. He had a couple of bad habits last year. Namely, he had a strong tendency to not set his feet and make back-foot throws and would often just throw balls away if his first read or two were covered. Last Saturday, he hung in the pocket much better. The footwork was improved, though there's still room for improvement.

"He has a plethora of options to throw to. I don't think it's hyperbole to say that OSU's three starting wideouts could be No. 1 receivers for many other programs. To wit, D'Zhaun Stribling and Rashod Owens both topped 80 yards in the opener, while Brennan Presley had seven catches. Owens and Presley both scored. Oklahoma transfer Gavin Freeman got his feet wet as a Cowboy and is very similar to Presley."

Coach Gundy said Monday that his team has "plenty of ways" to take dual-threat QBs into account defensively. What are those ways and who will have the responsibility of keeping Taylen Green in check?​

Johnson: "Last week, linebacker Jeff Roberson served as a spy on South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski and was effective. Additionally, former safety Kendal Daniels has primarily spun down to an outside 'backer spot and safety Trey Rucker (15 tackles vs SDSU) is excellent in run support."

Is there any concern about Oklahoma State's offensive line in the run game after the Cowboys averaged just 3.8 YPA against SDSU?​

Johnson: "OSU's offensive line has been a concern yearly for a lot of years now. This group, however, is extremely experienced and is the same unit that sprung Gordon for nearly 2,000 yards last year. The Jackrabbits clearly keyed on making someone other than Gordon beat them, but he still went for 130+. There is certainly room for improvement, but no major concern at this point."

Oklahoma State allowed 264 passing yards to SDSU, is the secondary a unit Arkansas can exploit?​

Johnson: "It really came down to an individual busted coverage plus one series that saw a couple of busts. The one play (60 yard TD) and three-play drive accounted for more than half (135 yards) of that total.

"The Cowboys defense shored up following the 60-yarder for the rest of the game. That being said, busted coverages were the Achilles' Heel for Byran Nardo's first defense at OSU last year, so it's a concern and potential area for Arkansas to exploit."

Collin Clay is a former Razorback, what are the expectations for him this season and how does he match up against Arkansas' new-look offensive line?​

Johnson: "Clay has beefed up considerably since his time as a Hog, as he currently carries 330 pounds on his 6-3 frame. He pairs up with 6-3, 345 Justin Kirkland as OSU's starting nose tackles (OSU usually runs one NT, but sometimes two). Kirkland isn't just a big guy - he's self-reported a bench max of 608 pounds and says he can do the NFL Combine standard 225 lbs for 51 reps. OSU rotates pretty frequently and Aden Kelley (6-3, 315) will see snaps.

"On the edge, Iman Oates (6-3, 305) and Kody Walterschied (6-7, 275) are the starters at end. Pash rush extraordinaire Collin Oliver is now technically a linebacker, but will give a DE look to the offense fairly frequently."

Any notable injuries or interesting depth chart battles to keep an eye on for Oklahoma State against Arkansas?​

Johnson: "Gundy is notoriously tight with injury information, but from all appearances, OSU came out of the opener in very good health. With the ridiculous amount of returning starters the Cowboys have this year, position battles just haven't been a thing thus far in 2024."

How do you see this game playing out and what's your score prediction?​

Johnson: "I see a hard-fought game where OSU's veteran players and home-field advantage work in their favor for a win."

Prediction: Oklahoma State 27-21

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Arkansas redshirt junior wide receiver Jaedon Wilson announced Friday via social media that he is stepping away from the team. He's the second scholarship player to leave the team in two weeks.


"I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to the University of Arkansas, its dedicated fans, my coaches, my teammates, and the community of Fayetteville," Wilson wrote in a statement. "As I prepare to step away from my role on the football team, it is important for me to reflect on the incredible journey I have experienced during my time in Fayetteville.

"First and foremost, I want to thank the University of Arkansas for providing me with an exceptional environment to grow both academically and athletically. I also want to give thanks and state how proud I am to be a graduate of the University of Arkansas.

"l am looking forward to the next chapter of my life as I will continue to dedicate myself to playing at the highest level of college football. I love the sport and my passion to play is greater than ever.I would like to wish the best to all the coaches and players at the University of Arkansas and I will be cheering for all of you. I have treasured my time in Fayetteville and will miss my Hog family.

"Please understand and respect this decision for I truly believe it is best for me and my family at this time. Thanks go hogs!"

After playing just eight offensive snaps in the 70-0 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the season-opener, Wilson was quick to change up his Twitter (X) profile with nothing relating him to the Razorbacks. At least 10 different receivers logged more snaps in the big win, including walk-on Kamron Bibby, who played 10 snaps, although they were all with the game well out of hand.

A former three-star prospect out of DeSoto High School in Texas, Wilson caught 18 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns across his four seasons in Fayetteville.

Arkansas also had scholarship long snapper Eli Stein leave the team after he lost half of his starting job prior to the season-opener.

The Razorbacks will take on No. 16 Oklahoma State on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The game will be televised on ABC.

Took the Hogs +8.5, USC -27, Texas -5, and Nebraska -6.5 (bought the hook).

How do folks feel about UK -9.5 over South Carolina and Tenner -7.5 against NCstate?

From @RileyMcFerran

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HawgBeat continues its weekly partnership with BetSaracen, the official mobile sports wagering platform of the Saracen Casino Resort.

Each game day, we provide an easy guide for all of the lines, player props and specials featured on the BetSaracen app for that week's Arkansas Razorback football game.

This week, the Hogs will face off against the No. 16 Oklahoma State Cowboys at 11 a.m. CT Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The game will be broadcast on ABC and streamed on the ESPN app, and there is no shortage of options for bettors.

Here is a full breakdown:

HEADLINES

HawgBeat Radio: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State game preview

Scouting Report: Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State

Behind Enemy Lines: Gaining Oklahoma State insight with Jeff Johnson

Arkansas announces team captains for Oklahoma State game

Arkansas at Oklahoma State: Star comparison, PFF grades, season stats

Sam Pittman previews Oklahoma State on SEC Teleconference

Can Razorbacks repeat recent history Saturday?

Razorbacks preparing for rowdy Oklahoma State environment

What Oklahoma State HC Mike Gundy said about Arkansas

What Sam Pittman said about Oklahoma State
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ML/SPREAD/TOTALS:​

Money Line:
Arkansas: +240
Oklahoma State: -300

Spread:
Arkansas: +7.5, (-110)
Oklahoma State: -7.5, (-110)

Total Points:
OVER 62.5, (-110)
UNDER 62.5, (-110)

Team Totals:
Arkansas OVER 26.5, (-115)
Arkansas UNDER 26.5, (-105)

Oklahoma State OVER 35.5, (-105)
Oklahoma State UNDER 35.5, (-115)

(Alternate lines, spreads and team totals are available on the BetSaracen mobile app.)

Arkansas-Oklahoma State Special:​

Pinto's Pessimistic Picks:

Oklahoma State 7.5, Ollie Gordon II OVER 200 total yards, Arkansas offense UNDER 300 yards (+500)

Double-R Props:​

~ Arkansas defense passing yardage allowed OVER 299.5 and rushing yardage allowed OVER 174.5: +135

~ Jordan Anthony total receving yards OVER 39.5 and OVER 3.5 total receptions: +150

~ Kyle Ramsey total field goals made OVER 1.5 and OVER 45.5 longest field goal: +185

~ Nico Davillier total tackles OVER 5.5 and OVER 0.5 tackles for loss: +140

~ Tyrone Broden total receiving yards OVER 34.5 and OVER 6.5 total targets: +165

~ Arkansas offense total first downs OVER 20.5 and OVER 11.5 rushing first downs: +200

~ Brad Spence total tackles OVER 4.5 and OVER 0.5 sacks: +200

~ Devin Bale total punts OVER 5.5 and OVER 54.5 longest punt: +210

~ Luke Hasz total receiving yards OVER 49.5 and OVER 4.5 total receptions: +260

~ Rodney Hill total yards rushing OVER 24.5 and OVER 0.5 total rushing touchdowns: +200

~ Arkansas offense OVER 264.5 passing yardage and OVER 149.5 rushing yardage: +300

~ Braylen Russell total yards rushing OVER 29.5 and OVER 0.5 total rushing touchdowns: +350

~ Isaac TeSlaa total receiving yards OVER 54.5 and OVER 0.5 receiving touchdowns: +300

~ Arkansas defense total tackles for loss OVER 4.5 and OVER 3.5 total sacks: +450

~ Landon Jackson total tackles OVER 5.5 and OVER 1.5 sacks: +450

~ Taylen Green total yards passing OVER 249.5 and total yards rushing OVER 55.5: +400

~ Ja'Quinden Jackson total yards rushing OVER 99.5 and OVER 1.5 total rushing touchdowns: +650

~ Arkansas defense total interceptions OVER 1.5 and OVER 1.5 total fumble recoveries: +800

HAWGBEAT'S PICKS​

Each week, HawgBeat will list a few picks that look favorable based on trends and statistics throughout the season.

Arkansas Razorbacks team total OVER 26.5 (-115)​

Bobby Petrino is back, folks.
Behind the playcaller's aggressive-yet-vanilla scheme against UAPB, the Razorbacks looked nearly invincible. Obviously, Oklahoma State presents a far tougher challenge than the Golden Lions, but the point remains the same: Arkansas isn't to be trifled with on that side of the ball.

Oklahoma State's defense is respectable, but not otherworldly. Against SDSU in Week 1, the Cowboys were prone to the long ball (allowed a 60 yard TD pass) and let the Jackrabbits average 4.4 yards per rushing attempt.

The Razorbacks are more talented than SDSU, better coached and have something to prove in this pivotal matchup, so look for Petrino to unleash his playbook against the Big 12 foe.

Luke Hasz total receiving yards OVER 49.5 and OVER 4.5 total receptions (+260)​

A dangerous pass-catching tight end playing in his home state in front of family and friends is surely due for a big performance, right?

The former Bixby High School product had a solid first game against UAPB, as he caught three passes for 42 yards with a long of 20. Prior to his season-ending injury against Texas A&M last season, Hasz excelled against tougher competition.

In two matches between Western Carolina and Kent State, Hasz caught a combined three passes for 45 yards and zero touchdowns. However, versus BYU and No. 12 LSU, he totaled 10 catches for 194 yards and three scores.

Roughly 1.5 hours from his home town, I'm calling for Hasz to step up as a security blanket for Taylen Green and reassert himself on the national scene as one of the best tight ends in college football.

Is he playing or no? Anyone in the know, gotta know before I do this side bet with an okie state friend/fan… thanks

Just browsing 2025 recruiting rankings. Had no idea how much this guy is killing it with recruiting. Currently 23rd with 7 4-stars and a bunch of 5.7 guys. For context, their two top players in 2023 were both 5.7 3-stars. They also signed 6 2-stars that year.

I get that moving to the ACC changes the recruiting landscape but when you’re only behind Miami, Clemson and FSU, you’re doing something right.

I could see them only winning 7 games based on how the schedule sets up but he has to be at the very top of our list, right? And I know he just signed an extension.

Just wondering how many of you guys still in love with Norvell…. Some of you guys wanted to marry him a few years ago LOL

Was never a fan and will always be glad we did not hire that d…

Arkansas released info on gameday enhancements coming to Razorback Stadium this fall. The concessions are getting updates, plus there's a "Kick for Cash" that gives a random fan a chance at $10,000 each home game.

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From Arkansas Comms:

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas redshirt junior offensive lineman Fernando Carmona Jr. has been named Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week following his performance in the Hogs' 70-0 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Aug. 29, the league announced Monday morning.

Carmona was an integral part of the Arkansas victory on Thursday night as the Razorbacks accumulated an astounding 687 yards of total offense, including 279 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. The Hogs' 687 yards of total offense were the third most in a single game in program history. Carmona and the Arkansas offensive line paved the way for eight rushing touchdowns during the win, nearly matching last season's rushing touchdown total of nine. Additionally, Arkansas did not allow a single sack during the win.

According to Pro Football Focus, the San Jose State transfer graded out at 78.0 in his 49 offensive snaps during the victory. Most impressively, the Razorbacks scored a touchdown on all 10 offensive drives in the season opener, becoming the first FBS team in 20 years to score a touchdown on their first 10 possessions of the season. The Razorbacks' 70 points were the third most nationally during week one, and the 70-point margin of victory was the largest achieved by an Arkansas team since 1928.

Arkansas continues its non-conference slate by traveling to Stillwater, Okla. this weekend for an 11 a.m. matchup at No. 17 Oklahoma State. The matchup will be televised nationally on ABC and mark the first meeting since 1980 between the two programs.