Arkansas defeats North Alabama 31-14 to end 10-game losing streak

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Arkansas defeats North Alabama 31-14 to end 10-game losing streak
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Arkansas snapped a 10-game losing streak on Saturday by defeating North Alabama 31-14 in Fayetteville. Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jackson led the victory in his second career start, throwing for 267 yards and three touchdowns while completing 24 of 35 passes. Eleven different receivers caught passes for Arkansas, which finished with 31 total points. North Alabama quarterback Destin Wade recorded two rushing touchdowns in the loss, though the team was held to 17 yards of total offense in the first half. Arkansas committed eight penalties and lost two fumbles during the game. The Razorbacks next travel to face No. 21 Utah, while North Alabama prepares to play Southeastern Louisiana on the road.

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  • KJ Jackson threw three touchdown passes to pace the Arkansas offense.
  • Arkansas ended a 10-game losing streak with the 31-14 victory.
  • Destin Wade accounted for two rushing touchdowns for North Alabama.
  • Braylen Russell led the Razorbacks with 49 rushing yards on 17 carries.
  • Arkansas plays No. 21 Utah on the road next Saturday.
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Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson threw three touchdown passes to lead the Razorbacks to a 31-14 win over North Alabama on Saturday. Jackson, in his second career start, completed 24 of 35 passes for 267 yards and ran for 27 more. Eleven different players caught passes for the Razorbacks (1-0), who returned just two of their top seven receivers from 2025.

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