Total Yards
Arkansas681
Kansas603
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Kansas at Arkansas
Dec 28, 2022 • Completed • Neutral Site
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Season 2022PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Kansas
Big 12
Final Score
53 - 55
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Arkansas
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Arkansas287
Kansas544
Rushing Yards
Arkansas394
Kansas59
Turnovers
Arkansas2
Kansas3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature57°F
Wind9 mph SE
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Arkansas43:26
Kansas30:53
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Game Story
Arkansas edges Kansas 55-53
Arkansas defeated Kansas 55-53 in Week 1 of the 2022 postseason slate, finishing with a 681-603 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Arkansas set the terms early in a game that finished 55-53. KJ Jefferson pass complete to Ty Washington for 17 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Arkansas the first major swing.
Arkansas's box score carried the story: 681 total yards, 394 rushing yards, and 287 passing yards. Kansas finished with 603 total yards, including 59 on the ground and 544 through the air.
Arkansas converted 8-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Arkansas led 31-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was KJ Jefferson pass complete to Matt Landers for 59 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
KJ Jefferson pass complete to Ty Washington for 17 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) (Arkansas led 17-7 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
KJ Jefferson pass complete to Matt Landers for 59 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) (Arkansas led 10-7 over Kansas).
Passing Touchdown
Jalon Daniels pass complete to Ky Thomas for 29 yds for a TD (Owen Piepergerdes KICK) (Kansas led 7-3 over Arkansas).
Rushing Touchdown
KJ Jefferson run for 3 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) (Arkansas led 24-7 over Kansas).
Field Goal Good
Cam Little 37 yd FG GOOD (Arkansas led 3-0 over Kansas).
Rushing Touchdown
AJ Green run for 20 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) (Arkansas led 31-7 over Kansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
55-53
Arkansas defeated Kansas.
Total yards
681-603
Arkansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
394
Arkansas averaged 7.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
287
Arkansas averaged 9.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-15
Arkansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-17
Kansas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arkansas | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 681 | 603 |
| Passing Yards | 287 | 544 |
| Rushing Yards | 394 | 59 |
| First Downs | 29 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-15 | 9-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-61 | 4-34 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-29 | 37-56 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 43:26 | 30:53 |