# 2014 Arkansas Razorbacks football team

The 2014 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas during the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Razorbacks played their home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville and War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. They competed as a member of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference. They were led by second year head coach Bret Bielema. They finished the season 7–6, 2–6 in SEC play to finish in last place in the Western Division. They were invited to the Texas Bowl where they defeated Texas.

## Personnel
### Coaching staff

| Name | Position | Seasons at Arkansas | Alma mater |
| Bret Bielema | Head coach | 2 | Iowa (1992) |
| Jim Chaney | Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks | 2 | Central Missouri State (1985) |
| Sam Pittman | Associate head coach/offensive line/recruiting coordinator | 2 | Pittsburg State (1986) |
| Barry Lunney Jr. | Tight ends | 2 | Arkansas (1996) |
| Michael Smith | Wide receivers | 2 | Kansas State (1991) |
| Joel Thomas | Running backs | 2 | Idaho (1998) |
| Robb Smith | Defensive coordinator/secondary | 1 | Allegheny College (1997) |
| Randy Shannon | Senior Associate head coach/linebackers | 2 | Miami (FL) (1989) |
| Clay Jennings | Secondary | 1 | North Texas (1996) |
| Rory Segrest | Defensive line/specialists | 1 | Alabama (1996) |
| Ernest "E.K." Franks | Director of recruiting | 1 | Kansas State (2002) |
| Reference: ||||

## Schedule

| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
| August 30 | 3:00 p.m. | at No. 6 Auburn | Jordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, AL | SECN | L 21–45 | 87,451 |
| September 6 | 3:00 p.m. | Nicholls State* | Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, AR | SECN | W 73–7 | 63,108 |
| September 13 | 2:30 p.m. | at Texas Tech* | Jones AT&T StadiumLubbock, TX (rivalry) | ABC | W 49–28 | 60,277 |
| September 20 | 6:00 p.m. | Northern Illinois* | Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, AR | ESPNU | W 52–14 | 67,204 |
| September 27 | 2:30 p.m. | vs. No. 6 Texas A&M | AT&T StadiumArlington, TX (rivalry) | CBS | L 28–35 $^{OT}$ | 68,113 |
| October 11 | 5:00 p.m. | No. 7 Alabama | Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, AR (SEC Nation) | ESPN | L 13–14 | 72,337 |
| October 18 | 3:00 p.m. | No. 10 Georgia | War Memorial StadiumLittle Rock, AR | SECN | L 32–45 | 54,959 |
| October 25 | 11:00 a.m. | UAB* | Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, AR | SECN | W 45–17 | 61,800 |
| November 1 | 6:15 p.m. | at No. 1 Mississippi State | Davis Wade StadiumStarkville, MS | ESPN2 | L 10–17 | 62,307 |
| November 15 | 7:00 p.m. | No. 17 LSU | Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, AR (Battle for the Golden Boot) | ESPN2 | W 17–0 | 70,165 |
| November 22 | 2:30 p.m. | No. 8 Ole Miss | Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, AR (rivalry) | CBS | W 30–0 | 64,510 |
| November 28 | 1:00 p.m. | at No. 17 Missouri | Faurot FieldColumbia, MO | CBS | L 14–21 | 71,168 |
| December 29 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. Texas* | NRG StadiumHouston, TX (Texas Bowl, rivalry) | ESPN | W 31–7 | 71,115 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP PollAll times are in Central time |||||||
    Schedule Source:

## Game summaries
### At No. 6 Auburn

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Razorbacks | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| • No. 6 Tigers | 14 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 45 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 18/31, 175 yards, 2 TD, INT |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Alex Collins | 10 carries, 68 yards |
| Arkansas | Receiving | Demetrius Wilson | 4 receptions, 55 yards |
| Auburn | Passing | Jeremy Johnson | 12/16, 243 yards, 2 TD |
| Auburn | Rushing | Cameron Artis-Payne | 26 carries, 177 yards, TD |
| Auburn | Receiving | D'Haquille Williams | 9 receptions, 154 yards, TD |

### Nicholls State

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Colonels | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| • Razorbacks | 35 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 73 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Nicholls State | Passing | Kalen Henderson | 12/30, 105 yards, TD, INT |
| Nicholls State | Rushing | Tobias Lofton | 5 carries, 36 yards |
| Nicholls State | Receiving | Xavier Marcus | 5 receptions, 59 yards |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 4/5, 117 yards, 4 TD |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Jonathan Williams | 4 carries, 143 yards, TD |
| Arkansas | Receiving | Jared Cornelius | 2 receptions, 51 yards, TD |
With the 73–7 victory over the Colonels, the Razorbacks managed to end their 10-game losing streak, the longest in school history. Arkansas scored 63 unanswered points before Nicholls State scored a touchdown in the third quarter. The 73 points scored are tied for the third most in school history.

### At Texas Tech

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • Razorbacks | 14 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 49 |
| Red Raiders | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 6/12, 61 yards |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Alex Collins | 27 carries, 212 yards, 2 TD |
| Arkansas | Receiving | Keon Hatcher | 2 receptions, 22 yards |
| Texas Tech | Passing | Davis Webb | 27/45, 252 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT |
| Texas Tech | Rushing | DeAndré Washington | 8 carries, 51 yards |
| Texas Tech | Receiving | Jakeem Grant | 6 receptions, 85 yards, TD |
The win against the Red Raiders gave Arkansas their first back-to-back wins since September 2013. The Razorbacks had 31 first downs during the game, only punting the ball once, while racking up 438 rushing yards on 68 carries.

### Northern Illinois

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Huskies | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| • Razorbacks | 21 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 52 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Northern Illinois | Passing | Drew Hare | 18/29, 179 yards, 2 TD |
| Northern Illinois | Rushing | Cameron Stingly | 10 carries, 49 yards |
| Northern Illinois | Receiving | Joel Bouagnon | 5 receptions, 71 yards, TD |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 15/22, 199 yards, 2 TD |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Alex Collins | 15 carries, 79 yards |
| Arkansas | Receiving | Keon Hatcher | 6 receptions, 107 yards, TD |
The Razorbacks got their first score of the game when Korliss Marshall returned the opening kick 97 yards for a touchdown; this was the first time since 2009 vs Missouri State that Arkansas returned the opening kick for a touchdown. Unfortunately, Marshall would be dismissed from the team later in the season. With the win, Arkansas had outscored their previous three opponents 174-49.

### At No. 6 Texas A&M

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
| Razorbacks | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| • No. 6 Aggies | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 15/27, 199 yards, TD |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Alex Collins | 21 carries, 131 yards, TD |
| Arkansas | Receiving | A. J. Derby | 3 receptions, 58 yards, TD |
| Texas A&M | Passing | Kenny Hill | 21/41, 386 yards, 4 TD, INT |
| Texas A&M | Rushing | Tra Carson | 8 carries, 55 yards |
| Texas A&M | Receiving | Edward Pope | 4 receptions, 151 yards, 2 TD |
The Aggies scored a touchdown and extra point in the first minute of the game, but the Razorbacks quickly overtook them, maintaining a lead that was not broken until the Aggies scored in overtime. The Aggies lagged for much of the game but came back in the final quarter, sending the game into overtime tied at 28. The Aggies won the coin toss and quickly threw a 25-yard touchdown and converted the extra point. The Razorbacks were unable to convert a first down and lost 35-28.

### vs No. 7 Alabama

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • No. 7 Crimson Tide | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Razorbacks | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Alabama | Passing | Blake Sims | 11/21, 161 yards, 2 TD |
| Alabama | Rushing | T. J. Yeldon | 16 carries, 45 yards |
| Alabama | Receiving | O. J. Howard | 1 reception, 47 yards |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 21/40, 246 yards, TD, INT |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Jonathan Williams | 20 carries, 83 yards, TD |
| Arkansas | Receiving | A. J. Derby | 4 receptions, 77 yards, TD |

### vs No. 10 Georgia

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • No. 10 Bulldogs | 7 | 31 | 0 | 7 | 45 |
| Razorbacks | 6 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 32 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Georgia | Passing | Hutson Mason | 10/17, 179 yards, 2 TD |
| Georgia | Rushing | Nick Chubb | 30 carries, 202 yards, 2 TD |
| Georgia | Receiving | Chris Conley | 5 receptions, 128 yards, TD |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 28/45, 296 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Jonathan Williams | 18 carries, 108 yards |
| Arkansas | Receiving | Hunter Henry | 5 receptions, 92 yards |

### vs UAB

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Blazers | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| • Razorbacks | 14 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 45 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| UAB | Passing | Jeremiah Briscoe | 6/18, 62 yards, TD, INT |
| UAB | Rushing | Jordan Howard | 19 carries, 90 yards |
| UAB | Receiving | Nyiakki Height | 1 reception, 33 yards, TD |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 15/24, 205 yards, 2 TD |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Jonathan Williams | 18 carries, 153 yards, 1 TD |
| Arkansas | Receiving | Drew Morgan | 1 reception, 44 yards |

### At No. 1 Mississippi State

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Razorbacks | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| • No. 1 Bulldogs | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 22/43, 238 yards, INT |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Alex Collins | 16 carries, 93 yards, TD |
| Arkansas | Receiving | Hunter Henry | 7 receptions, 110 yards |
| Mississippi State | Passing | Dak Prescott | 18/27, 331 yards, TD, 2 INT |
| Mississippi State | Rushing | Josh Robinson | 19 carries, 64 yards, TD |
| Mississippi State | Receiving | Josh Robinson | 6 receptions, 110 yards |

### Vs. No. 17 LSU

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| No. 17 LSU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| • Razorbacks | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| LSU | Passing | Anthony Jennings | 12/22, 87 yards |
| LSU | Rushing | Terrence Magee | 7 carries, 24 yards |
| LSU | Receiving | Travin Dural | 5 receptions, 46 yards |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 16/27, 169 yards |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Jonathan Williams | 18 carries, 55 yards, TD |
| Arkansas | Receiving | Hunter Henry | 4 receptions, 54 yards |
This was the first win in SEC play since October 13, 2012, when the Razorbacks beat Kentucky 49-7 and their first win over LSU since 2010. It was the first time Arkansas shut out LSU in a conference game. The Hogs also took home the Golden Boot, a trophy which goes to the winner of each game and remains at that school until the following years contest.

### Vs. No. 8 Ole Miss

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| No. 8 Ole Miss | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| • Razorbacks | 17 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Ole Miss | Passing | Bo Wallace | 16/31, 235 yards, 2 INT |
| Ole Miss | Rushing | Jaylen Walton | 7 carries, 37 yards |
| Ole Miss | Receiving | Quincy Adeboyejo | 6 receptions, 73 yards |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 5/10, 87 yards, TD |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Jonathan Williams | 20 carries, 81 yards |
| Arkansas | Receiving | Keon Hatcher | 2 receptions, 58 yards, TD |
Arkansas dominated the Rebels in this matchup as they became the first unranked team ever to shut out two ranked opponents in consecutive games, and got bowl eligible for the first time since 2011.

### At No. 17 Missouri

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Arkansas | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| • No. 17 Missouri | 0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 21 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 13/30, 133 yards, 2 TD |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Jonathan Williams | 13 carries, 72 yards |
| Arkansas | Receiving | Hunter Henry | 4 receptions, 48 yards |
| Missouri | Passing | Maty Mauk | 25/42, 265 yards, TD, INT |
| Missouri | Rushing | Russell Hansbrough | 20 carries, 91 yards |
| Missouri | Receiving | Bud Sasser | 9 receptions, 127 yards |
In the first annual "Battle Line Rivalry" game between these two schools, Missouri overcame an Arkansas lead in the fourth quarter to win this inaugural contest.

### Vs. Texas–Texas Bowl

This matchup of former Southwest Conference rivals was only the fifth time the Hogs and Horns have met since Arkansas left the old SWC following the 1991 season. The Razorbacks beat Texas in the 2000 Cotton Bowl, and in 2003 in Austin. The Longhorns defeated Arkansas in Fayetteville in 2004, and in Austin in 2008. Texas is coached by native-Arkansan Charlie Strong.
| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • Razorbacks | 3 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
| Longhorns | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Arkansas | Passing | Brandon Allen | 12/23, 160 yards, 2 TD |
| Arkansas | Rushing | Jonathan Williams | 23 carries, 105 yards, TD |
| Arkansas | Receiving | Demetrius Wilson | 2 receptions, 52 yards, TD |
| Texas | Passing | Tyrone Swoopes | 13/25, 57 yards, INT |
| Texas | Rushing | Malcolm Brown | 7 carries, 25 yards |
| Texas | Receiving | John Harris | 4 receptions, 36 yards |