FAYETTEVILLE — Two weeks ago, following a 1-1 stretch against Ole Miss and Colorado State, there was cause for concern with Arkansas' defensive line, particularly in terms of stopping the run.
In their SEC opener, the Razorbacks allowed a season-high 237 yards and two touchdowns on the road to the Rebels on 53 carries, and the Rams totaled 220 yards and two more scores behind Marvin Kinsey's 180-yard day. Plain and simple, Arkansas' opponents were more physical up front.
Since then, though, the team's run defense looks to have taken a slight step forward, particularly last Saturday against the Aggies, who entered the Southwest Classic averaging 144.