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10 Things to Know – Auburn

Grace Tafolla
Grace Tafolla November 11, 2023

After snapping a six-game losing streak by earning their first-ever win against Florida in Gainesville, the Hogs make their return to the friendly confines of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium for a three-game homestand to close out the 2023 regular season. Kickoff between Arkansas and Auburn is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, on SEC Network.

10 Things to Know – Auburn

1. – This weekend’s meeting (Nov. 11) between the Razorbacks and Tigers is the latest that the two programs have squared off since 1984, when Arkansas and Auburn clashed for the first time in history in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 27.

2. – Auburn leads the all-time series, 19-12-1. After claiming a 41-27 victory against the Tigers last season, the Razorbacks are looking for back-to-back wins vs. Auburn for the first time since 2011-12.

3. – Through nine games, Arkansas has scored a nation-leading four defensive touchdowns, including an SEC-best three interception return touchdowns as well as one fumble return touchdown.

4. – RB Raheim “Rocket” Sanders looked like his old self in the win at Florida (Nov. 4), rushing for a season-high 103 yards on 18 carries (5.7 ypc) to become Arkansas’ first 100-yard rusher of the 2023 campaign. Sanders, who has missed five of the Razorbacks’ nine games due to injury, has totaled 194 yards and two touchdowns on the ground to go along with nine receptions for 72 yards this season.

5. – The Razorbacks rank second in the SEC and fourth nationally in red zone offense, converting 27 of their 28 (96.4%) — 18 touchdowns and nine field goals — red zone opportunities this season.

6. – QB KJ Jefferson sits alone atop the Hogs’ career touchdown responsibility list with 85 (64 passing, 21 rushing). He surpassed QB Matt Jones’ mark of 77 (53 passing, 24 rushing) in nine fewer games.

7. – Kenny Guiton took over as the Razorbacks’ interim offensive coordinator before Arkansas’ win at Florida (Nov. 4). Arkansas put together its best offensive performance of the season with a season-high 481 total yards of offense, including a season-high 226 rushing yards, a 100-yard rusher and 100-yard receiver as well as the Hogs’ first ever win in Gainesville. The 39 points were the most since the Razorbacks scored 56 in their season opener against Western Carolina (Sept. 2).

8. – Arkansas’ 481 yards of total offense and 39 points were the most it has put up against an SEC opponent since against Ole Miss on Nov. 19, 2022.

9. – K Cam Little is 4-for-5 (80.0%) on 50+ yard field goals this season, including made field goals from 52 yard and 50 yards vs. Texas A&M (Sept. 30), 56 yards at Ole Miss (Oct. 7) and 55 yards at Alabama (Oct. 14). Little’s four made field goals from 50+ yards lead all SEC kickers this season and are tied for first nationally.

10. – WR Andrew Armstrong compiled his first 100-yard receiving game as a Razorback. It is his seventh career 100-yard receiving game (six 100-yard receiving games at Texas A&M-Commerce). Armstrong finished with three receptions for 103 yards (34.3 ypc) against the Gators.

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