Since Bret Bielema arrived at Arkansas, the Razorbacks have built their reputation on tough, physical football. That is particularly true of their offensive line, which has been one of the SEC’s better units in recent years.
After losing three starters from the 2015 group, this season hasn’t been quite as smooth for the Hogs up front. A microcosm of the tough transition was a two-play sequence in the first half of the Razorbacks’ 52-10 victory over Alcorn State.
On third-and-2, the Razorbacks tried to run for a first down but came up a yard short. On fourth-and-1 from their own 45, they elected to go for it and were stopped short, turning it over on downs.