Last season, the Razorbacks secured their spot as the best rushing team in Power 5.
It’s not surprising to see the Razorbacks with a potent rushing attack. Some have labeled the 2007 backfield of Darren McFadden and Felix Jones as the best backfield in SEC history.
Five players in the history of the Razorbacks have rushed for over 3,000 yards in their careers. Even quarterback Matt Jones (2001-04) came close to the 3,000 career rushing yards.
Arkansas is no stranger to hard-nose, ground game football.
As we approach the opening weekend of the college football season, let’s take a look at some of the best Razorback ground game performances from over the years.
2007 Darren McFadden @ LSU
Nov. 23, 2007; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safety (3) Chad Jones tackles Arkansas Razorbacks running back (5) Darren McFadden during first half action at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports Copyright Matt Stamey
McFadden led the Razorbacks over LSU in a triple-overtime thriller with three touchdowns and 206 yards. The Tigers entered the game as the #1 team in the country, on their way to a National championship, but this was their second overtime loss of the season.
McFadden put the team on his back, scoring 18 of the Razorbacks’ 28-points in regulation. We can’t forget about the famous touchdown pass to Peyton Hillis.
1973 Dickey Morton v. Baylor
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Morton is the program’s first 1,000-yard rusher and the first player to rush for 3,000 yards in a career.
Morton set the school’s rushing record “on a night in Waco” in 1973 when he rushed for 271 yards on 28 carries (9.6 ypc). His record stood for over three decades until a night in Fayetteville.
2002 Fred Talley @ Auburn
Arkansas tailback Fred Talley (20) makes a gain against Troy State in this Saturday, Nov. 2,…
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