Three Instant Takeaways: Arkansas’ Dominant 34-6 Win Over South Carolina

Jackson leads balanced offense

KJ Jackson completed 15 of 24 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 46 yards on 10 carries. Seven Arkansas players caught at least one pass.

Chris Marshall and Antonio Jordan each had four receptions and more than 60 receiving yards, with both making touchdown catches. Arkansas added 167 yards on the ground to control the pace.

Defense creates turnovers

Arkansas disrupted South Carolina’s offense and forced four turnovers, turning them into 17 points. Tulane transfer Joker Johnson led the Razorbacks with eight tackles and intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown.

Ben Bogle recorded a late interception that set up a Max Gilbert field goal. Charlie Collins recovered a fumble, leading to a Marshall touchdown.

Rushing attack supports Arkansas

Cam Settles led Arkansas with 64 yards on 17 carries. Sutton Smith added 60 yards on 13 attempts and scored on a 7-yard run in the fourth quarter. The ground game helped open opportunities for Jackson and the passing offense after Arkansas struggled in the early part of the 2026 season.

South Carolina misses starters

South Carolina entered with an outside chance to reach the College Football Playoff, but quarterback LaNorris Sellers and receiver Nyck Harbor were ruled out before kickoff. Cutter Woods started at quarterback.

Arkansas will look to build on the win in Austin next Saturday, where it faces No. 6 Texas at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.