Total Yards
Arkansas379
Western Carolina291
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Western Carolina at Arkansas
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Carolina
Road profile
Final Score
13 - 56
WCA
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Arkansas
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Passing Yards
Arkansas274
Western Carolina227
Rushing Yards
Arkansas105
Western Carolina64
Turnovers
Arkansas0
Western Carolina5
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature91°F
Wind6 mph E
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Arkansas29:17
Western Carolina30:43
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Game Story
Arkansas routs Western Carolina 56-13
Arkansas defeated Western Carolina 56-13 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 379-291 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Arkansas set the terms early in a game that finished 56-13. Raheim Sanders run for 3 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Arkansas the first major swing.
Arkansas's box score carried the story: 379 total yards, 105 rushing yards, and 274 passing yards. Western Carolina finished with 291 total yards, including 64 on the ground and 227 through the air.
Arkansas converted 6-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-5, Arkansas led 35-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was KJ Jefferson pass complete to Jaedon Wilson for 65 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Raheim Sanders run for 3 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) (Arkansas led 14-0 over Western Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
KJ Jefferson pass complete to Isaac TeSlaa for 31 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) (Arkansas led 21-0 over Western Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
KJ Jefferson pass complete to Jaedon Wilson for 65 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) (Arkansas led 7-0 over Western Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Richard McCollum 34 yd FG GOOD (Western Carolina led 3-21 over Arkansas).
Rushing Touchdown
KJ Jefferson run for 17 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) (Arkansas led 28-3 over Western Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Raheim Sanders run for 1 yd for a TD (Cam Little KICK) (Arkansas led 35-3 over Western Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
56-13
Arkansas defeated Western Carolina.
Total yards
379-291
Arkansas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
105
Arkansas averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
274
Arkansas averaged 11 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Arkansas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Western Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arkansas | Western Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 379 | 291 |
| Passing Yards | 274 | 227 |
| Rushing Yards | 105 | 64 |
| First Downs | 21 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-86 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-25 | 25-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 29:17 | 30:43 |