FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ pass protection was one of the many bright spots in its season-opening rout of Eastern Illinois.
The Razorbacks’ offense line, led by veteran guard-turned-center Hjalte Froholdt, allowed just one sack and one quarterback hurry against the Panthers’ defense. The one sack came late in the second half as reserves entered the lineup and Daulton Hyatt assumed quarterback duties.
Saturday’s loss at Colorado State was a different story. Froholdt and Arkansas’ offensive line allowed eight hurries and one sack against the Rams’ pass rush, with a handful of hurries coming on critical downs. The sack, which came at a crucial juncture in the game late in the fourth quarter with the game tied 27-27, forced the Razorbacks’ offense to punt away to a hot K.