Arkansas Overwhelms No. 17 South Carolina 34-6 Behind Dominant Defense and KJ Jackson
The Arkansas Razorbacks secured a 34-6 victory over No. 17 South Carolina on Saturday, notching their first home SEC win since October 2024.
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Key points
- Arkansas defeated No. 17 South Carolina 34-6 for its first home SEC win since October 2024.
- KJ Jackson threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns while adding 46 rushing yards.
- Joker Johnson recorded eight tackles and two interceptions, including a pick-six.
The Arkansas Razorbacks delivered a commanding 34-6 victory over No. 17 South Carolina on Saturday night in Fayetteville, fueled by a stellar defensive display and an efficient offensive outing. The win marks Arkansas's first home SEC triumph since a victory over Tennessee on October 5, 2024. South Carolina entered the contest with fading College Football Playoff aspirations, which took a significant hit as quarterback LaNorris Sellers and wide receiver Nyck Harbor were sidelined prior to kickoff.
Quarterback KJ Jackson stepped up for the Razorbacks, completing 15 of 24 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 46 yards on the ground. Jackson spread the ball effectively, connecting with seven different receivers. Chris Marshall and Antonio Jordan led the receiving corps, each hauling in four catches for over 60 yards and a touchdown. On the ground, sophomore running back Cam Settles paced the attack with 64 yards on 17 carries, complemented by Sutton Smith's 60 rushing yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown run.
Defensively, Arkansas capitalized on the absence of Sellers by overwhelming backup quarterback Cutter Woods and forcing four turnovers, which resulted in 17 points. Tulane transfer Joker Johnson anchored the defense with a team-high eight tackles and two interceptions, returning one for a pick-six. Ben Bogle and Charlie Collins also made key contributions, with Bogle intercepting a late pass and Collins recovering a fumble.
What to watch next: The Razorbacks will look to carry this momentum into Austin next Saturday for a matchup against the No. 6 Texas Longhorns at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.
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