Total Yards
Game Center
Western Illinois at Arkansas
Aug 30, 2008 • Completed
Away
Western Illinois
Road profile
Final Score
24 - 28

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SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Arkansas holds off Western Illinois 28-24
Arkansas finished ahead of Western Illinois 28-24 on Aug 31, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Arkansas finished ahead of Western Illinois 28-24 on Aug 31, 2008. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Arkansas built the decisive edge with a 4-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Arkansas 394; Western Illinois 262. Another key split was passing yards: Arkansas 353; Western Illinois 104.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Arkansas 394; Western Illinois 262
Passing yards
Arkansas 353; Western Illinois 104
Rushing yards
Arkansas 76; Western Illinois 157
Turnovers
Arkansas 3; Western Illinois 0
First downs
Arkansas 24; Western Illinois 17
Possession time
Arkansas 14:37; Western Illinois 22:03
Third downs
Arkansas 7-11; Western Illinois 7-17
Completions-attempts
Arkansas 25-41; Western Illinois 10-26
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arkansas | Western Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 394 | 262 |
| Passing Yards | 353 | 104 |
| Rushing Yards | 76 | 157 |
| First Downs | 24 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-11 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-25 | 8-42 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-41 | 10-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 21 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 14:37 | 22:03 |