Jump Six Leads to Texas-Sized Heartbreak

ARLINGTON, Texas Arkansas coach Sam Pittman will have to put his crown and throne in storage for at least a year following a heart-breaking 23-21 lo s that will long be remembered in Razorback history.After seizing control of the game early and being poised to coast to an easy win, the Razorbacks fell victim to a play that is common to this series in its wacky Shaquille Harrison Jersey nature.Let's just call it "Jump Six."For the second week in a row, Arkansas had a chance to score with a short run near the goal like and fumbled.It was a 10-point swing that will haunt Razorback fans in much the same way the Clint Stoerner fumble at Tenne see continues to haunt them.With Texas A&M on the ropes and momentum still firmly on the Hogs' side, quarterback KJ Jefferson dove over the top, losing control of the ball as he launched. It then ping-ponged around into the hands of sophomore defensive back Tyreek Chappell.Had he been tackled immediately, there might not have been enough time for A&M to score before the half. Had his progre s been ruled as stopped at the 18-yard line, it still might have happened.However, when Demani Richardson took the ball from his teammate and ran the anchor leg of a 98-yard return, the fate of Sam Pittman's trophy photo was sealed. Arkansas fans just didn't know it yet.There was still a chance for Arkansas to win, but a 42-yard field attempt by Cam Little bounced off the top of the right goal post. Prior to the kick, Pittman opted to let the clock run down as much as po sible.It turned out to be exactly enough time to the second for Jimbo Fisher to clock manage his way to victory, 23-21.We're live from Arlington, Texas where it's hot outside, but comfortable inside the home of the Cowboys where Arkansas fans have a clear numbers advantage 15 minutes before kick-off.Hodges & Smith Game PreviewFirst Quarter(15:00 1Q, 0-0)Oh how quickly we forget how obnoxious those A&M chants can be. So loud. So nonsensical. So inexplicably about the Texas Longhorns. Maybe one day they'll update their material.As the teams take the field, Arkansas has clearly outdrawn Texas A&M by a large margin and the Hog fans are WAY louder. When the Aggies were announced the boos from Arkansas fans made it impo sible to hear A&M fans. Also, the early runs Zach LaVine Jersey with the Hog call are deafening.There are pockets or Razorback fans sprinkled throughout the Texas A&M half the the stadium.Arkansas takes the opening kickoff and Arkansas has receivers running free on the first route. Jefferson finds Haselwood to set the tone up front and the Hogs offense is moving with a bit of pace.On 3rd & 4, Jefferson throw behind Ketron Jackson and the Hogs will end their first drive in a punt. Max Fletcher's punt takes an A&M bounce and the Aggies will set up shop at their own 35-yard line.As expected, A&M coach Jimbo Fisher followed his traditional pattern as Devon Achane ran for five on the opening play.The Arkansas secondary then got tested and held up as Aggie QB Max Johnson had nowhere to go and had to throw the ball away.The Aggies got called for illegal shift and Pittman chooses to replay second day while taking the five yards. It was all a wash though as Achane gets the five yards back to make it third down where it would have been anyway.Big Play AlertDown goes Johnson! Down goes Johnson! Drew Sanders and Zach Williams swallowed him up after deep penetration for an 8-yard lo s. A&M will punt.Arkansas will take over on their own 31-yard line.If the hundreds of Hog fans on the concourse eventually make their way to a seat, the Arkansas side will be e sentially full with the exception of one spot in the cheap seats.Raheim "Rocket" Sanders picks up where he left off last week with a hard 6-yard run to set the tone early on this drive.The first three carries go to Sanders, including a 2-yard run on 3rd & 1 for a first down.Big Play AlertKJ Jefferson finds an empty half of the field for an easy 26-yard run. He then hits Ketron Jackson in the left flat for a 32-yard touchdown pa s as solid blocking opened a hole to break him free.5 plays, 69 yards (1:43 drive)Arkansas 7, Texas A&M 0 (1Q, 9:44)(9:44 1Q, 7-0)A&M will begin its drive with a delay Chicago Bulls Hats of game, moving the Aggies back to the 20.Big Play AlertWelcome back Myles Slusher. The defensive back drags down the running back for a 6-yard lo s.Arkansas continues to get pre sure on Johnson to set up 4th & 1 at the A&M 34. Jimbo Fisher calls for the punt Jerry Sloan Jersey team.On a side note, Texas Tech beat Texas in overtime and stormed the field for a second time this year. So, uh, Alabama = Texas Tech?(7:32 1Q, 7-0)Arkansas will begin this drive on their own 23-yard line. If statistical averages for the Aggies hold up, a drive here would just about put the game out of reach.Jefferson said after the Mi souri State game that he would go back to trusting himself running the ball gain. That seems to be the case early on.AJ Green is now leaving cleat prints acro s Aggie defenders as three straight rushes by the No. 2 back of runs gives Arkansas first down near midfield.Big Play AlertKJ Jefferson finds Warren Thompson all alone DEEP in the A&M secondary with no one around for a 56-yard touchdown. The mountain of a QB threw 50 of those yards in the air.7 plays, 78 yards (2:07)Arkansas 14, Texas A&M 0 (1Q, 5:25)1Q, 5:25 (14-0)With the way these teams are eating clock, the opportunities to put up points are ticking away quickly.Arkansas keeps getting pre sure despite Texas A&M trying to rely on the short pa sing game. Now 3rd &2 from the 33-yard line.First down pa s on a bootleg by Johnson is negated by an illegal shift. That will move the Patrick Williams Jersey Aggies 20 yards back from where they would have had it. Bumper Pool, playing in front of friends and family in his home region for the last time as a Razorback had Johnson grasped to force a bad throw.A&M has to punt, but it is muffed by Arkansas, goes into the hands of an Aggie, but is recovered by Quincy McAdoo.Jefferson completes a pa s to Thompson on third down with no one really open. Max Fletcher will punt while standing on his own 11-yard line.Texas A&M will take over at their own 34-yard line.1:47 1Q (14-0)The Arkansas secondary continues to hold up on pa s plays. A&M is able to get four yards from Achane up the middle, forcing 3rd & 6.Slusher is all over the place. He arrives right as the ball gets to Anaias Smith and knocks it away. A&M must punt.0:59 1Q (14-0)Jefferson beats the safety for a 5-yard gain. That sets up the first carry of the season for Dominique Johnson, a 1-yard gain.End of the 1st quarterArkansas 14, Texas A&M 0Arkansas switches ends of the field right as the sun moves off into the A&M stand area. Until about two minutes ago, there was an area of the field where the ball could be lost in the air.KJ Jefferson holds up and ducks for cover in an unc