If the second half of Arkansas’ deflating loss to Auburn a week ago constitutes a meltdown, then the the homestretch against Mississippi State on Saturday feels like enough to trigger a radioactive fallout.
On the whole, the Hogs outgained the Bulldogs and finally won the turnover battle in an SEC game, but couldn’t overcome the mountain of yellow laundry on the field throughout the contest. Arkansas was flagged for 18 penalties for 193 yards – a school record in both categories – as State scored 17 unanswered points to overcome a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter and pull out a 38-35 win.