Jackson, Green lead potent ground game and Arkansas tops UAB 37-27 after trailing by two touchdowns
Arkansas running back Braylen Russell (0) celebrates after running for a touchdown against UAB during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michael Woods]
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Ja’Quinden Jackson ran for 147 yards and a touchdown and Taylen Green rushed for 96 yards and two scores as Arkansas defeated UAB 37-27. The Razorbacks ran for 268 yards, their second highest total against an FBS team in the last two seasons. All four of Arkansas’ touchdowns came on the ground and Green’s final touchdown provided the final score with 3:37 left after UAB threatened. Jared Zeno threw three touchdowns passes for the Blazers.
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Arkansas wide receiver Andrew Armstrong (2) slips past UAB defender Tyjon Jones (right) as he runs for a gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
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