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10 Things to Know – Florida

Grace Tafolla
Grace Tafolla November 4, 2023

Arkansas returns from its bye week and embarks on its final road trip of the 2023 regular season, heading to Gainesville, Fla., to square off against SEC Eastern Division foe Florida. Kickoff between the Razorbacks and Gators is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT Saturday, Nov. 4, on ESPN2.

10 Things to Know – Florida

1. – Through eight games, Arkansas ranks fifth in the SEC and No. 31 nationally in total defense, allowing 333.0 yards per game. Arkansas’ defense has allowed 22.9 points per game this year, the same it allowed during its 9-4 season in 2021.

2. – Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (Florida) is one of two SEC venues where Arkansas has never won, along with Faurot Field (Missouri). The Hogs are 0-5 all-time in Gainesville.

3. – The Hogs have returned three interceptions for touchdowns this season, one shy of matching the program’s most interceptions returned for touchdowns since 2016 (4).

4. – Through eight games, the Razorback defense has recorded 12 total takeaways, including eight interceptions. Arkansas’ turnover margin (+3) ranks third-best among all SEC teams this season.

5. – QB KJ Jefferson’s 62 career passing touchdowns tie QB Ryan Mallett (62) for second-most by an Arkansas quarterback. He is two shy of matching QB Brandon Allen (64) for the most by a Razorback.

6. – LB Jaheim Thomas is the SEC’s third-leading tackler this season, racking up 74 total stops with 6.5 tackles for loss, including 3.5 sacks. The transfer from Cincinnati has a team-leading five double-digit tackle efforts this year and has six double-digit tackle games for his career.

7. – WR Andrew Armstrong has solidified himself as QB KJ Jefferson’s go-to receiver this season, leading the Hogs with 43 receptions for 520 yards and four touchdowns through eight games. The Texas A&M-Commerce transfer, who is in his first year at Arkansas, has recorded at least one catch in 24 consecutive games dating back to 2021.

8. – Since 2021, Arkansas is 11-1 when QB KJ Jefferson has 10 or fewer carries. The Razorbacks are 7-13 when Jefferson has 11 or more carries during that span.

9. – K Cam Little has hit 45-of-53 field goals and all 118 of his point-after attempts in his career. His career field goal percentage (84.9%) currently ranks first all-time in Arkansas history (min. 20 made field goals).

10. – Little is a perfect 4-for-4 (100%) 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.

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