Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (09/24/2026) — The Arkansas Razorbacks beat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 34-6 on Thursday night at Razorback Stadium. A crowd of 72,890 watched Arkansas control the game from start to finish. The Razorbacks outgained Tulsa on the stat sheet, held the ball for more than 37 minutes and allowed only six points in a complete nonconference performance.
Result Lead
Arkansas won by 28 points by being efficient in every phase. The Razorbacks piled up 441 total yards, picked up 24 first downs and turned the ball over just once. They also kept Tulsa out of the end zone all night. Allowing only six points gives the Arkansas defense a result it can build on as the season moves along.
The margin mattered as much as the win. Arkansas balanced its attack with 309 passing yards and 132 rushing yards. The Razorbacks did not have to lean too heavily on either one, and the offense stayed on schedule for most of the night.
How It Happened
Arkansas won by sustaining drives. The Razorbacks completed 24 of 36 passes, a 67 percent rate, and converted eight third downs. That efficiency kept drives alive and kept Tulsa's offense on the sideline.
The ground game backed up the passing attack. The 132 rushing yards kept the Tulsa defense from committing fully to the pass, and that helped open space downfield.
The Razorbacks also protected the ball. With just one turnover all night, Arkansas gave Tulsa very few short fields or free possessions. Against a defense giving up only six points, the Golden Hurricane had little room to make up ground without those extra chances.
Turning Point
The difference came from Arkansas' ability to control the clock. The Razorbacks held the ball for 37:31, leaving Tulsa only about 22 and a half minutes of possession.
Those long drives shaped the whole game. Every extended possession wore down the Tulsa defense and shortened the game for the Golden Hurricane offense. Eight third-down conversions extended series that could have ended in punts, and each one kept Tulsa waiting to get the ball back.
Once Arkansas built its lead, that possession edge made a comeback very difficult. Tulsa needed stops and extra possessions, and the Razorbacks allowed few of either.
Star of the Game
KJ Jackson led the Arkansas offense with 309 yards and one touchdown. His 309 yards matched the Razorbacks' passing total, and the offense moved the ball efficiently with him leading the aerial attack. Jackson kept the chains moving and gave Arkansas a steady downfield threat all night.
The Razorbacks' 24-of-36 passing line shows how consistent the attack was. Jackson helped Arkansas finish drives and keep control of the game.
Max Gilbert also gave the scoreboard a steady boost, scoring 14 points. That was the most of any Razorback and more than twice Tulsa's total.
On defense, Ben Bogle recorded a sack. His play was part of a defensive effort that held the Golden Hurricane to a single-digit score.
What It Means
For the Arkansas Razorbacks, this was the kind of complete win a team wants to carry into the heart of the 2026 schedule. They got a 441-yard offense, a defense that allowed only six points and a one-turnover performance. Arkansas showed it can win by possessing the ball and grinding out drives, and that approach should translate well as the competition gets tougher.
The balance may be the most encouraging part. Arkansas combined more than 300 passing yards with more than 130 rushing yards, which gives the offense flexibility. The Razorbacks can attack through the air or on the ground depending on the opponent.
For the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, the challenge is clear. Getting off the field on third down and generating more offense will be the priorities. Arkansas kept Tulsa's offense on the sideline for most of the night and limited its chances to find a rhythm. The Golden Hurricane will look to regroup and turn the lessons from this road trip into better results ahead.
Arkansas left Razorback Stadium with a convincing 34-6 victory. It was a performance built on efficiency, ball control and a defense that rarely bent.
