Ewers entered the game with Heisman Trophy hopes, and though his numbers didn't suggest a boost for his candidacy, he and Texas have bigger goals. The Longhorns' defense stiffened and Arkansas settled for a 44-yard field goal from Matthew Shipley to trim Texas' lead to 13-10.
Texas tied the game on Arkansas' next possession. Taylen Green completed a pass to CJ Brown at the Texas 40, but Brown fumbled and Michael Taaffe recovered for the Longhorns. Ewers converted a fourth-and-2 with two minutes left, allowing Texas to run out the clock.
To beat a top-ranked team, you can't turn the ball over. That was the case in this game, where Arkansas fell to third in total offense. Despite this, Green finished with 17-of-25 passing for 149 yards and an interception. Ja'Quinden Jackson ran for 56 yards on 11 carries and scored Arkansas' lone touchdown in the third quarter.
Texas tied a season-high with six sacks and backed up Arkansas 48 yards on those sacks. The Longhorns had nine tackles for loss, including two each from Jahdae Barron and Alfred Collins. Barron intercepted Green in the first quarter and Collins' forced fumble put the game away.
Ewers' 176 yards were a season low, but Sarkisian praised his efficiency. Eight different receivers caught his 20 completions and six had at least two receptions. The Longhorns defeated Arkansas on the road against a traditional rival despite not impressing offensively.
Arkansas hosts Louisiana Tech next Saturday. Texas will also be at home next Saturday, hosting Kentucky.
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