Total Yards
Arkansas373
Rice308
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Rice at Arkansas
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Rice
American Athletic
Final Score
17 - 38
RA
Home
Arkansas
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Arkansas128
Rice227
Rushing Yards
Arkansas245
Rice81
Turnovers
Arkansas1
Rice3
Game Conditions
Temperature89°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Arkansas vs Rice box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Arkansas26:06
Rice33:54
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Arkansas pulls away from Rice 38-17
Arkansas defeated Rice 38-17 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 373-308 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Arkansas set the terms early in a game that finished 38-17. KJ Jefferson rush for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN Cam Little extra point is GOOD. came with {'seconds': 36, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Arkansas the first major swing.
Arkansas's box score carried the story: 373 total yards, 245 rushing yards, and 128 passing yards. Rice finished with 308 total yards, including 81 on the ground and 227 through the air.
Arkansas converted 3-11 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Arkansas led 7-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was KJ Jefferson rush for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN Cam Little extra point is GOOD..
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
KJ Jefferson rush for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN Cam Little extra point is GOOD. (Arkansas led 7-0 over Rice).
Field Goal Good
Collin Riccitelli 25 yard field goal is GOOD. (Rice led 3-7 over Arkansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Myers rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN Collin Riccitelli extra point is GOOD. (Rice led 10-7 over Arkansas).
Passing Touchdown
Wiley Green pass to August Pitre III for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN Collin Riccitelli extra point is GOOD. (Rice led 17-7 over Arkansas).
Rushing Touchdown
KJ Jefferson rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN Cam Little extra point is GOOD. (Arkansas led 14-17 over Rice).
Field Goal Good
Cam Little 34 yard field goal is GOOD. (Arkansas led 17-17 over Rice).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-17
Arkansas defeated Rice.
Total yards
373-308
Arkansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
245
Arkansas averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
128
Arkansas averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Arkansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Rice's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arkansas | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 373 | 308 |
| Passing Yards | 128 | 227 |
| Rushing Yards | 245 | 81 |
| First Downs | 18 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 13-117 | 10-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-21 | 17-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 26:06 | 33:54 |