Hot Springs was the 50-14 winner over Arkansas when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hot Springs Trojans fell 35-26 to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Friday. Despite 107 more yards than the Razorbacks, the Trojans couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Hot Springs lost, don't look at Robert Blevins. Despite the final result, he rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Sean Elia, who threw for 211 yards and a touchdown.
Tony Noble Jr had an outrageously good game for Arkansas as he rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 31 receiving yards and a touchdown. Those 109 rushing yards gave Noble Jr a new career-high. William Dunbar was another key player, rushing for 47 yards and a touchdown.
The loss snapped Hot Springs' winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-4 record. As for Arkansas, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Hot Springs will host Camden Fairview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,134 yards in their previous games. As for Arkansas, they will venture away from home to face off against Hope at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Someone's luck will take a turn for the better: Hope has lost four straight at home , while Arkansas has lost three on the road.
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