Big-man touchdown! Arkansas OL punches one in against Notre Dame
By Sydney Hunte
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Big-man touchdowns are always a treat. Arkansas, which was in danger of letting its Week 5 game against Notre Dame slip away, got one of its own in the 2nd quarter for a much-needed score.
The Razorbacks, who trailed 14-3 against the Fighting Irish, put together a 14-play, 75-yard drive to pull within 14-10. But it didn’t come easily as they came up short on 1st-and-goal at the 2 and 2nd-and-goal at the 1.
Facing 3rd-and-goal inside the 1-yard line, Sam Pittman turned to 344-pound true freshman JacQawn “Shaq” McRoy — yes, 344 pounds — to punch it in from short yardage. The Pinson, Ala. native did just that, as you can see below:
That’s been one of the few highlights for the Hogs as the Irish have had control of this one through much of the afternoon in Fayetteville. With just over 6 minutes remaining in the 2nd quarter, they have found the end zone on all four of their possessions while rolling up 300 yards of total offense.
Still, a first collegiate touchdown for McRoy — considered a Top 10 offensive tackle recruit in the class of 2025 — is a moment he won’t soon forget, regardless of how this game ends up.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
