Arkansas and Texas Tech Prepare for Shorthanded Liberty Bowl Clash

Both teams face significant roster challenges as they aim to end their seasons on a winning note in Memphis on Friday.

Arkansas (6-6) and Texas Tech (8-4) will compete in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Friday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, with kickoff set for 7 PM ET on ESPN.
Arkansas will be without key offensive players, including SEC receiving leader Andrew Armstrong and leading rusher Ja’Quinden Jackson, both of whom opted out to prepare for the NFL Draft.
Texas Tech will rely on freshman quarterback Will Hammond, starting for the first time after Behren Morton's season-ending shoulder surgery, and star running back Tahj Brooks, whose status remains uncertain.
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green, a dual-threat player with over 2,800 passing yards and 521 rushing yards this season, will lead an inexperienced offense missing several starters due to opt-outs and transfers.
Texas Tech enters the game with defensive struggles, ranking 122nd nationally in total defense and allowing 34.5 points per game, while Arkansas’ defense is ranked 66th in total yards allowed.