Arkansas’ schedule before the season was rated as the toughest in the country. Technically, it still is.
But after Alabama barely survived against Texas and Texas A&M fell to a Sun Belt team, the Hogs’ path to the promised land at least looks a bit easier.
Of course, it’s still the SEC and anything could happen. Week 2 proved that.
Arkansas looked the part of contender in beating South Carolina, 44-30, at home, but the rest of the league looks a bit jumbled after two weeks. Let’s take a quick look at how every team on Arkansas’ schedule – even those outside the conference – did in Week 2.
Missouri State (home September 17)
Head coach Bobby Petrino talks to the media after the Missouri State football practice at Plaster Stadium on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Missouri State 35, Tennessee-Martin 30
The Bears will enter a 2-0 record and Bobby Petrino at the helm on Saturday. Should be fun.
Texas A&M (neutral-site September 24)
Oct 31, 2020; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M running back Devon Achane (6) breaks a tackle by Arkansas defensive back Hudson Clark (17) during a 30-yard touchdown run against during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in College Station, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Sam Craft/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
Appalachian State 17, Texas A&M 14
The Aggies have entered the last few years with national title hopes. The last few years they’ve lost early and had those hopes dashed.
Alabama (home October 1)
Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor, Jr., (55) before the Texas A&M game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Saturday October 12, 2019.
Alabama 20, Texas 19
Boy, that was close. Is Alabama that beatable? Is Texas that good? Was it just a weird game? Time will tell.
Mississippi State (road October 8)
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