Saturday, September 13, 2014

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The Arkansas Razorbacks, who scored 73 points last week, will have a much tougher task on their hands this Saturday when they visit the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Arkansas picked up their first win in almost a year on Saturday by destroying Nicholls State 73-7 at home. The Razorbacks had 684 total yards in the game, which included 495 yards on the ground alone. Arkansas is currently 15th in the country in scoring by averaging 47 points per game.

Razorbacks running back Alex Collins has 23 carries this season for 199 yards and three touchdowns, while Jonathan Williams has 177 yards and two scores on just 11 carries. Quarterback Brandon Allen has passed for 292 yards with six touchdowns and one interception in the team's two games.

Texas Tech scored with less than two minutes remaining in their game against UTEP over the weekend to squeak out a 30-26 road victory. They had 504 yards of offense in that win, but they also gave up 277 rushing yards. The Red Raiders are currently ninth in the country with 365 passing yards per game.

Texas Tech's best player so far this year has been wide receiver Bradley Marquez, who has caught 14 passes in two games for 217 yards and five touchdowns. Quarterback Davis Webb has completed 67.5 percent of his passes for 730 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions.

Injuries to Watch

Arkansas Razorbacks

09/08/14 RB Korliss Marshall Arm missed last game, probable Saturday vs. Texas Tech
09/08/14 DB Tevin Mitchel Undisclosed out indefinitely
08/21/14 DE Mitchell Loewen Knee out indefinitely

Texas Tech Red Raiders

09/08/14 DL Jackson Richards Undisclosed questionable Saturday vs. Arkansas
09/07/14 DL Rika Levi Knee questionable Saturday vs. Arkansas

Guy's Pick: Take Texas Tech

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