Sam Pittman's victory Saturday matches mark set at Arkansas by Lou Holtz
No. 10 Arkansas got all it wanted from Missouri State on Saturday night.
The Razorbacks trailed the Bears 24-17 after 3 quarters but dominated the final 15 minutes to escape with a 38-27 win.
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman is now 7-0 in non-conference games in his 3rd season in Fayetteville.
He becomes the first Razorbacks coach to win his first 7 games against non-league foes since Lou Holtz did so during the 1977-78 seasons.
Sam Pittman is the first Arkansas head coach since Lou Holtz (1977-78) to win his first seven games against non-conference opponents. pic.twitter.com/p7yjYUJPfQ
— Razorback Communications (@RazorbackComms) September 18, 2022
Arkansas is 3-0 on the season, with all 3 wins coming at home.
The Razorbacks will next face No. 23 Texas A&M on Saturday.
The top-25 showdown is set for 7 p.m. (ET) and will be televised by ESPN.
