Total Yards
Arkansas297
Louisiana Tech291
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Louisiana Tech at Arkansas
Sep 3, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 1
Away
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
Final Score
20 - 21
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Passing Yards
Arkansas191
Louisiana Tech212
Rushing Yards
Arkansas106
Louisiana Tech79
Turnovers
Arkansas2
Louisiana Tech1
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind5 mph S
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Arkansas vs Louisiana Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Arkansas36:41
Louisiana Tech23:19
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Arkansas edges Louisiana Tech 21-20
Arkansas defeated Louisiana Tech 21-20 in Week 1 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 297-291 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Arkansas set the terms early in a game that finished 21-20. Rawleigh Williams III run for 6 yds for a TD, (Cole Hedlund KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Arkansas the first major swing.
Arkansas's box score carried the story: 297 total yards, 106 rushing yards, and 191 passing yards. Louisiana Tech finished with 291 total yards, including 79 on the ground and 212 through the air.
Arkansas converted 3-12 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Arkansas led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Austin Allen pass complete to Jared Cornelius for 13 yds for a TD, (Cole Hedlund KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Rawleigh Williams III run for 6 yds for a TD, (Cole Hedlund KICK) (Arkansas led 7-7 over Louisiana Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
J'mar Smith run for 9 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 7-0 over Arkansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Jarred Craft run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 14-14 over Arkansas).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Allen pass complete to Jared Cornelius for 13 yds for a TD, (Cole Hedlund KICK) (Arkansas led 14-7 over Louisiana Tech).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Barnes 20 yd FG GOOD (Louisiana Tech led 20-14 over Arkansas).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Barnes 43 yd FG GOOD (Louisiana Tech led 17-14 over Arkansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-20
Arkansas defeated Louisiana Tech.
Total yards
297-291
Arkansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
106
Arkansas averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
191
Arkansas averaged 6.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Arkansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
Louisiana Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arkansas | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 297 | 291 |
| Passing Yards | 191 | 212 |
| Rushing Yards | 106 | 79 |
| First Downs | 21 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-29 | 19-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 36:41 | 23:19 |