FAYETTEVILLE -- One facet of football has gone remarkably well for the University of Arkansas during its sluggish 1-3 start.
The Razorbacks' defense, coordinated by SEC veteran John Chavis, has limited three consecutive opponents, including Colorado State and Auburn on the road, to less than 100 rushing yards.
• Arkansas ranks seventh in the nation in rushing defense, allowing 88.3 yards per game:
North Texas 29-95 2 3.3
Arkansas had not pulled that off since the 2012 team did it in succession against Auburn (again on the road), Kentucky and Ole Miss.
The Razorbacks enter Saturday's game against hard-charging Texas A&M leading the SEC with 88.