Total Yards
Arkansas433
Eastern Illinois357
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
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Eastern Illinois at Arkansas
Sep 1, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
Eastern Illinois
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Final Score
20 - 55
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Passing Yards
Arkansas353
Eastern Illinois230
Rushing Yards
Arkansas80
Eastern Illinois127
Turnovers
Arkansas0
Eastern Illinois5
Game Conditions
Temperature87°F
Wind9 mph SE
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Arkansas27:31
Eastern Illinois30:50
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Game Story
Arkansas routs Eastern Illinois 55-20
Arkansas defeated Eastern Illinois 55-20 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 433-357 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Arkansas set the terms early in a game that finished 55-20. Harry Woodbery sacked by Armon Watts for a loss of 7 yards Harry Woodbery fumbled, recovered by Ark Briston Guidry , return for 0 yards , return for 1 yd, (Connor Limpert KICK) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Eastern Illinois the first major swing.
Arkansas's box score carried the story: 433 total yards, 80 rushing yards, and 353 passing yards. Eastern Illinois finished with 357 total yards, including 127 on the ground and 230 through the air.
Arkansas converted 7-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-5, Arkansas led 38-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ty Storey pass complete to Jordan Jones for 57 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK).
Key Moments
Sack
Harry Woodbery sacked by Armon Watts for a loss of 7 yards Harry Woodbery fumbled, recovered by Ark Briston Guidry , return for 0 yards , return for 1 yd, (Connor Limpert KICK) (Eastern Illinois led 0-10 over Arkansas).
Field Goal Good
Connor Limpert 35 yd FG GOOD (Arkansas led 3-0 over Eastern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Ty Storey pass complete to Jordan Jones for 57 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK) (Arkansas led 38-6 over Eastern Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
Devwah Whaley run for 1 yd for a TD (Arkansas led 17-0 over Eastern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Ty Storey pass complete to La'Michael Pettway for 14 yds for a TD (Arkansas led 24-0 over Eastern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
Harry Woodbery pass complete to Alexander Hollins for 43 yds for a TD, (Nick Bruno PAT BLOCKED) (Eastern Illinois led 6-24 over Arkansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
55-20
Arkansas defeated Eastern Illinois.
Total yards
433-357
Arkansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
80
Arkansas averaged 2.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
353
Arkansas averaged 12.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Arkansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-18
Eastern Illinois's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arkansas | Eastern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 433 | 357 |
| Passing Yards | 353 | 230 |
| Rushing Yards | 80 | 127 |
| First Downs | 18 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 6-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 6-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-29 | 27-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 27:31 | 30:50 |