1948 Arkansas Razorbacks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1948 Arkansas Razorbacks football Southwest Conference SWC 5–5 2–4 John Barnhill 3rd Clyde Scott Razorback StadiumWar Memorial Stadium The 1948 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas in the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1948 college football season. In their third year under head coach John Barnhill, the Razorbacks compiled a 5–5 record (2–4 against SWC opponents), finished in fifth place in the SWC, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 227 to 136.1948 Arkansas Razorbacks Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 4, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arkansas/1948-schedule.html For the first time since 1932, the Razorbacks did not travel to Skelly Stadium, and instead played Tulsa in the new War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Arkansas running back Clyde Scott was named a consensus All-American and led the team with 670 rushing yards on 95 carries (7.1 yards per carry). Gordon Long lead the Razorbacks in passing, completing 32 of 56 passes for 449 yards. Ross Pritchard led the team in receiving with 17 catches for 311 yards. Arkansas was ranked at No. 36 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System ratings for 1948.Michigan, Irish Finish 1-2 in Litkenhous Ratings Wilmington Morning News December 15, 1948 32 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123192904/michigan-irish-finish-1-2-in/ Newspapers.com Schedule 1948 AP September 18 w y 13 1948 Abilene Christian Wildcats Abilene Christian War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR dedication 40–6 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abilene-reporter-news-razorback-power-sm/168228149/ The Abilene Reporter-News Razorback power smacks Cats 40–6 September 19, 1948 March 17, 2025 Newspapers.com September 25 w y 13 1948 East Texas State Lions East Texas State Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR 46–7 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-austin-american-campbell-leads-arkan/168228387/ The Austin American-Statesman Campbell leads Arkansas over East Texas, 46–7 September 26, 1948 March 17, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 w y 13 TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX 27–14 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-odessa-american-razorbacks-smack-hor/168228497/ The Odessa American Razorbacks smack Horned Frogs October 3, 1948 March 17, 2025 Newspapers.com October 9 l 13 Baylor Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR 7–23 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/corpus-christi-times-hex-continues-as-ba/168226457/ The Corpus Christi Caller-Times Hex continues as Baylor Bears overcome Arkansas October 10, 1948 March 17, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 l y Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX rivalry 6–14 46,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123770494/texas-ties-up-scott-whips-arkansas-14/ The Brownsville Herald Texas ties up Scott; Whips Arkansas, 14–6 October 17, 1948 April 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 30 w y Texas A&M Kyle Field College Station, TX rivalry 28–6 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wichita-falls-times-campbell-paces-porke/168228650/ Wichita Daily Times Campbell paces Porkers to 28–6 win as Aggies suffer seventh defeat October 31, 1948 March 17, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 l Rice War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 6–25 34,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-paducah-sun-improved-rice-kayos-arka/168227575/ The Paducah Sun-Democrat Improved Rice kayos Arkansas by 25–6 count November 7, 1948 March 17, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 l y SMU 7 Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR 12–14 23,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-springfield-news-leader-mustangs-sha/168225804/ Sunday News & Leader Mustangs shade Arkansas in 14–12 thriller November 14, 1948 March 17, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 w y Tulsa War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 55–18 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/longview-news-journal-hogs-batter-tulsa/168228770/ The Longview Sunday News-Journal Hogs batter Tulsa, 55–18 November 21, 1948 March 17, 2025 Newspapers.com November 27 l y William & Mary 20 War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR 0–9 26,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tyler-courier-times-wm-mary-score/137260360/ The Tyler Courier-Times Wm. & Mary score 9–0 victory over Arkansas Porkers November 28, 1948 December 22, 2023 Newspapers.com thumb|War Memorial Stadium Dedication Game Rankings 1948 college football rankings AP 1 9 13т NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR References Arkansas Category:Arkansas Razorbacks football seasons Arkansas Razorbacks football