Arkansas football secures first SEC win against Vanderbilt
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Arkansas football defeated Vanderbilt 31-21 on October 17 in Nashville, securing their first Southeastern Conference victory. This win ended a 14-game SEC losing streak and a 12-game drought against Power 4 teams. Key performances included two rushing touchdowns by Cam Settles, while KJ Jackson added another score. The defense pressured Vanderbilt, forcing two turnovers, including a late interception by Miguel Mitchell that sealed the win. The Razorbacks improve to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the SEC, gaining momentum as they head into an open week.
- •Arkansas improves to 3-4 overall, 1-3 SEC
- •Vanderbilt remains winless in the SEC at 0-4
- •Cam Settles rushes for two touchdowns
- •Miguel Mitchell intercepts a pass late in the game
- •Arkansas has an upcoming bye week
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Razorback Report Card: Victory over Vanderbilt
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Arkansas report card | Grading the Hogs after Vanderbilt triumph
"The Razorbacks ended their SEC losing streak in Nashville. Their postgame report card reveals why this breakthrough was more than a favorable final score. Arkansas finally turned the assignment in with a win attached. Razorback Report Card: Victory over Vanderbilt The Razorbacks beat Vanderbilt 31-21, snapped their 14-game SEC losing streak, and gave Ryan Silverfield …
"Finally. The SEC losing streak is over. Arkansas football went on the road and knocked off Vanderbilt. Here's our report card for the Hogs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 3:42 AMRazorback Report Card: Victory over Vanderbilt
The Razorbacks ended their SEC losing streak in Nashville. Their postgame report card reveals why this breakthrough was more than a favorable final score. Arkansas finally turned the assignment in with a win attached. Razorback Report Card: Victory over Vanderbilt The Razorbacks beat Vanderbilt 31-21, snapped their 14-game SEC losing streak, and gave Ryan Silverfield …
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 2:25 AMArkansas report card | Grading the Hogs after Vanderbilt triumph
Finally. The SEC losing streak is over. Arkansas football went on the road and knocked off Vanderbilt. Here's our report card for the Hogs.
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