FBS-CFB Game Preview: Arkansas Razorbacks (2-8) vs. Texas Longhorns (7-3)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX

Kickoff: 3:30 PM EST / 2:30 PM CST

Broadcast: ABC

Weather Forecast

Temperature: 68°F at kickoff, dropping into low 60s by evening

Conditions: Sunny skies, light winds (5–7 mph)

Impact: Ideal conditions for both passing and rushing

Injury Report

Texas: QB Arch Manning (healthy, 2,374 yards, 19 TDs, 7 INTs); RB Quintrevion Wisner (healthy, 375 yards, 3 TDs); WR Ryan Wingo (healthy, 655 yards, 6 TDs).

Arkansas: QB Taylen Green (healthy, 2,537 yards, 19 TDs, 10 INTs); RB Mike Washington (healthy, 913 yards, 7 TDs); WR O’Mega Blake (healthy, 678 yards, 4 TDs).

Key Player Matchups

Arch Manning (Texas QB) vs Arkansas Secondary: Manning’s efficiency (62.7% completion) will test a defense ranked 108th nationally in pass defense (245.3 YPG allowed).

Mike Washington (Arkansas RB) vs Texas Front Seven: Washington’s power running (913 yards, 7 TDs) faces a defense ranked 6th nationally in rush defense (83.2 YPG allowed).

Ryan Wingo (Texas WR) vs Arkansas CBs: Wingo’s explosive playmaking against a defense allowing 32.3 PPG (121st nationally).

Recent Team Forms

Arkansas: Lost 23–22 vs LSU (Nov. 15); QB Green threw for 165 yards, 2 INTs, rushed for 70 yards and 1 TD.

Texas: Lost 35–10 vs Georgia (Nov. 15); Arch Manning threw for 251 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.

Series History

All-time: Texas leads the series 57–23.

Recent: Texas won 20–10 in Fayetteville in 2024.

Rivalry Note: Historic Southwest Conference rivalry renewed in SEC play.

Betting Trends:

Texas is 6–4 ATS this season.

Arkansas is 3–7 ATS.

Overs have hit in 3 of last 5 Arkansas games.

Historical Betting Results

Texas has covered in 4 of last 6 home games.

Arkansas has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 SEC games.

Texas has won 3 of last 4 head-to-head matchups.

Prediction: Texas 34 – Arkansas 17

Game Odds

Arkansas Razorbacks                      58.5

Texas Longhorns                               – 8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025

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