Arkansas Travels To Texas After Eight Straight Losses
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Fayetteville, Arkansas — Arkansas will play at Texas on Saturday after an eight-game losing streak under interim coach Bobby Petrino. Petrino’s internal analytics indicate four of Arkansas’s eight losses should have been wins, and CBS Sports reports five losses came by three points or fewer this century. Arkansas has trailed or entered fourth quarter deficits in multiple close losses this season. Texas, ranked No. 17, seeks consecutive wins after a 35-10 loss to Georgia and needs victories to preserve College Football Playoff hopes. The game is scheduled for Nov. 22 at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Midseason coaching change: Sam Pittman replaced and Bobby Petrino named interim coach.
- Season progress: Arkansas accumulated multiple narrow losses, many decided in final moments.
- Statistical note: CBS Sports recorded five Arkansas losses by three points or fewer, tied for century mark.
- Texas setback: Texas lost 35-10 to Georgia, affecting momentum and playoff positioning.
- Upcoming matchup: Arkansas travels to face No. 17 Texas on Saturday, Nov. 22.
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Texas football can use the matchup to pursue wins needed to preserve College Football Playoff hopes and to respond after a 35-10 loss to Georgia.
Arkansas football has suffered an eight-game losing streak, multiple narrow defeats this season, and remains winless under interim coach Bobby Petrino.
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