Fayetteville, Arkansas – In front of a raucous home crowd, Arkansas delivered a commanding performance against No. 20 South Carolina, winning 34‑6 on Saturday night. The Razorbacks seized every opportunity, turning four Gamecock turnovers into points and exploiting a red‑zone efficiency that left South Carolina with just one score inside the 20‑yard line.
Key offensive highlights
Quarterback KJ Jackson threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns, completing 15 of 24 passes and adding 46 rushing yards. His first touchdown connection came in the second quarter with a 23‑yard pass to Chris Marshall, followed shortly by a 28‑yard strike to Antonio Jordan. The duo each finished with four receptions, combining for 125 yards and both a touchdown.
South Carolina’s offense, missing starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers due to an ankle injury, struggled to find rhythm. Backup Cutter Woods completed 24 of 43 attempts for 271 yards but threw three interceptions. The Gamecocks managed only one successful red‑zone conversion out of five chances, hampered by a lost fumble, a missed field goal and two interceptions.
Defensive dominance
Arkansas defensive back Joker Johnson was a game‑changing presence, recording two interceptions, a forced fumble and eight tackles. His first pick came on a Woods pass intended for Donovan Murph, which he returned 63 yards for a touchdown. Johnson added another interception early in the fourth quarter, cementing the Razorbacks’ defensive superiority.
Ben Bogle also contributed with a timely interception on Woods’ subsequent drive, further stifling the Gamecocks’ attempts to mount a comeback.
Impact on the season
The victory marks Arkansas’s first home win against a ranked opponent since a November 5, 2024 triumph over Tennessee. It also ends a six‑game home losing streak to ranked teams. The Razorbacks, now 4‑6 overall and 2‑5 in the SEC, have shown steady improvement under first‑year head coach Ryan Silverfield, posting two wins and a narrow loss in the past month.
South Carolina, entering the game ranked No. 20 in the FBS, fell to a season‑low 98 rushing yards on 30 attempts. The loss snapped a four‑game winning streak and leaves the Gamecocks at 6‑4 overall, 4‑4 in conference play. Their remaining schedule includes matchups against No. 1 Georgia and rival Clemson, both of which could determine whether they finish the season at .500 or lower.
Looking ahead
Arkansas next travels to face No. 8 Texas on Saturday, while South Carolina hosts No. 1 Georgia the same day. Both programs will look to build on the outcomes of this weekend’s contest as they navigate the final stretch of the SEC season.
Original reporting: KY3 Springfield (local) — read the source article.
