Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell (center) speaks with an official during a game against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE— With 6:38 remaining in the third quarter of Saturday’s season opener between Arkansas and Cincinnati, Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson fumbled at his own 8.
The Bearcats recovered the loose ball, setting up a first-and-goal situation from the Arkansas 3 with a chance to tie the game. Cincinnati had gone 71 yards the previous drive, capped with a Ben Bryant 35-yard touchdown pass to Nick Marder.
Down 21-14, it seemed as if the visiting team was finally finding its groove on offense after a scoreless first half.