Arkansas’ late rally ended with a turnover deep in Memphis territory as the Razorbacks fell 32-31 on Saturday.
Sutton Smith ran for 147 yards and a 64-yard touchdown with 4:51 left to put Memphis ahead. Arkansas (2-2) drove inside the Tigers’ 10, but Mike Washington Jr. fumbled with 1:22 remaining. Chris Bracy forced and recovered the ball at the 7, sealing the win for Memphis (4-0).
Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green threw for 325 yards and a touchdown but was intercepted twice. Arkansas was limited to a field goal and 223 yards of offense in the second half after leading most of the game.
Brendon Lewis led Memphis with 199 passing yards and 103 rushing, accounting for three touchdowns.
The loss marked Arkansas’ second straight after falling at Ole Miss a week earlier. The Razorbacks return home to face Notre Dame next Saturday.
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