Arkansas had unusual strategy to try to slow down Texas
Nov 18, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks helmet during the game against the FIU Panthers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 44-20. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
The Arkansas Razorbacks were looking for any advantage they could get against the No. 3 Texas Longhorns on Saturday, prompting them to look to an unusual strategy to slow their opponent down.
As mentioned by ABC’s Katie George on the game broadcast, Arkansas intentionally went with longer grass at Razorback Stadium for Saturday’s game. This was by design, as the Razorbacks hoped it would slow down Texas’ speedy weapons on offense.
SEC network pointed out that the grass on the field at Arkansas is much longer than usual.
— HornSports (@HornSports) November 16, 2024
Arkansas went with long grass today to slow down Texas. pic.twitter.com/aj1mGc4lDK
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) November 16, 2024
For at least the first three quarters, Arkansas appeared to be doing something right. Texas was held to 13 points, with Arkansas keeping things within a touchdown. The typically high-powered Longhorn offense was held to a modest 197 total yards up to that point as well.
Arkansas already took out Tennessee at home this season. Clearly, it is a very difficult place to play, even though the team is only 5-4.
