Total Yards
Arkansas424
BYU281
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BYU at Arkansas
Sep 16, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 3
Away
BYU
Big 12
Final Score
38 - 31
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Arkansas
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Arkansas247
BYU204
Rushing Yards
Arkansas177
BYU77
Turnovers
Arkansas2
BYU1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature76°F
Wind3 mph W
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Arkansas vs BYU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Arkansas35:10
BYU24:50
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
BYU holds off Arkansas 38-31
BYU defeated Arkansas 38-31 in Week 3 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 281-424 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 38-31. Isaiah Sategna 88 Yd Punt Return (Cam Little Kick) came with {'seconds': 29, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving BYU the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 281 total yards, 77 rushing yards, and 204 passing yards. Arkansas finished with 424 total yards, including 177 on the ground and 247 through the air.
BYU converted 4-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, BYU led 21-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Isaiah Sategna 88 Yd Punt Return (Cam Little Kick).
Key Moments
Punt Return Touchdown
Isaiah Sategna 88 Yd Punt Return (Cam Little Kick) (BYU led 0-14 over Arkansas).
Passing Touchdown
Parker Kingston pass complete to Deion Smith for 37 yds for a TD (Will Ferrin KICK) (BYU led 7-14 over Arkansas).
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Martin run for 45 yds for a TD (Will Ferrin KICK) (BYU led 14-14 over Arkansas).
Rushing Touchdown
AJ Green run for 55 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) (Arkansas led 7-0 over BYU).
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Martin run for 1 yd for a TD (Will Ferrin KICK) (BYU led 21-14 over Arkansas).
Passing Touchdown
KJ Jefferson pass complete to Luke Hasz for 19 yds for a TD (Cam Little KICK) (Arkansas led 21-21 over BYU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-31
BYU defeated Arkansas.
Total yards
281-424
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
77
BYU averaged 2.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
204
BYU averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
Arkansas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arkansas | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 424 | 281 |
| Passing Yards | 247 | 204 |
| Rushing Yards | 177 | 77 |
| First Downs | 21 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-13 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 14-125 | 7-45 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-35 | 14-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 35:10 | 24:50 |