FAYETTEVILLE -- The Arkansas Razorbacks' top statistical performance from the season opener -- their five fumble recoveries -- yielded a high ranking in turnover margin in the NCAA stats.
The Razorbacks rank second in the country with a plus-5 turnover margin after seizing the five fumbles in a 55-20 victory over Eastern Illinois at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Fresno State leads the nation with a plus-7 margin after recovering two fumbles and intercepting five passes in a 79-13 victory over Idaho.
Arkansas defensive coordinator John Chavis said creating turnovers always will be a priority. The Razorbacks recovered five of the six fumbles by the Panthers, which were caused by Chevin Calloway, Dre Greenlaw, Michael Taylor, Armon Watts, D'Vone McClure, and a combination of De'Jon Harris and Britto Tutt.