Arkansas wide receiver Andrew Armstrong (2) attempts to break a tackle by Auburn linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the first quarter in both teams' Southeastern Conference opener at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Hank Layton)

The big uglies led the way on a decisive drive late in the fourth quarter as the Razorbacks ground out a 24-14 win in their SEC opener Saturday. The 12-play touchdown march covered 75 yards with the last 10 plays all being runs behind the improving,

Take a third-and-19 in the third quarter for example, when Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green escaped the pocket and threw a 58-yard bomb to give the Razorbacks a lead they never lost. Or you can look at a roughing the passer on a third down in the first half that extended a drive leading to another Arkansas touchdown.