2009 Arkansas Razorbacks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 2009 Arkansas Razorbacks football Southeastern Conference Western Division SEC 8–5 3–5 Bobby Petrino 2nd Paul Petrino 2nd Multiple Willy Robinson 2nd 4–3 Adrian Davis Wendel Davis DeMarcus Love Ryan Mallett Malcolm Sheppard Michael Smith Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumWar Memorial Stadium Liberty Bowl champion Liberty Bowl W 20–17 OT vs. East Carolina The 2009 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by second-year head coach Bobby Petrino, the Razorbacks compiled an overall record of 8–5 with a mark of 3–5 in conference play, placing a three-way tie for fourth at the bottom of the standings in the SEC's Western Division. Arkansas was invited to the Liberty Bowl, where the Razorbacks defeated East Carolina in overtime. The team played five home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas and two home games at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas. Schedule 2009 AP Central September 5 6:00 pm w y Missouri State War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR PPV 48–10 55,572 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-hogs-romp-by-misso/150227081/ The Commercial Appeal Hogs romp by Missouri St. September 6, 2009 June 28, 2024 Newspapers.com September 19 7:45 pm l Georgia 23 Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR ESPN 41–52 74,210 September 26 2:30 pm l y Alabama 3 Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL CBS 7–35 92,012 October 3 6:30 pm w y y Texas A&M Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX Southwest Classic ESPN2 47–19 71,872 October 10 11:00 am w Auburn 17 Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR ESPN 44–23 72,559 October 17 2:30 pm l y Florida 1 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL CBS 20–23 90,508 October 24 11:21 am l y Ole Miss Vaught–Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS rivalry SECN 17–30 60,622 October 31 6:00 pm w y y Eastern Michigan Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR ESPNU 63–27 62,501 November 7 11:21 am w South Carolina Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR SECN 33–16 68,865 November 14 6:30 pm w y Troy Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR CSS 56–20 66,442 November 21 11:21 am w Mississippi State War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR SECN 42–21 55,634 November 28 6:00 pm l y LSU 17 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry ESPN 30–33 OT 93,013 January 2 5:30 pm w y y East Carolina Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN Liberty Bowl ESPN 20–17 OT 62,742 Arkansas Razorbacks Schedule 2009 https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/8/season/2009 ESPN August 26, 2025 2009 Arkansas Razorbacks Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/arkansas/2009-schedule.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference August 26, 2025 2009 Football Schedule https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/sport/m-footbl/schedule/?season=2009-10 University of Arkansas August 26, 2025 Before the season Additions Punter Briton Forester signed with the team on March 2 out of Palomar College."Briton Forester." Rivals.com. Article. Retrieved on March 3, 2009. Forester had previously competed at Hawaii in 2006 and 2007, and will be designated a junior at Arkansas."Punter Briton Forester signs with Arkansas, joins 2009 recruiting class." KFSM. Article.August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Retrieved on March 3, 2009. New special teams coach John L. Smith was integral in Forester's signing. USC transfer Broderick Green was cleared to play by the NCAA on July 31, 2009."Green cleared to play for Arkansas." July 31, 2009. Article. Retrieved on August 7, 2009. Archived 2009-08-11. The running back transferred to Arkansas to be nearer his ill grandmother, who resides in Little Rock, Arkansas. He will have three years of eligibility remaining."Green eligible to play in 2009." July 30, 2009. Article. https://web.archive.org/web/20120403002457/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=30726&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=204766946 2012-04-03 Retrieved on August 7, 2009. Departures In a press release on December 16, 2008, Nathan Dick, brother of Casey Dick, announced his intentions to transfer from the University of Arkansas."Nathan Dick Granted Release." 12/16/2008. arkansasrazorbacks.com. Story. https://web.archive.org/web/20111004164313/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=30726&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=3634224 2011-10-04 Retrieved on January 17, 2009. His release was granted by Bobby Petrino. Dick transferred to in-state UCA."Nathan Dick Headed to UCA." 01/06/09 KATV. Story.August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Retrieved on January 17, 2009. Crosby Tuck, a sophomore receiver from Shiloh Christian School, announced on February 23, 2009 that he would no longer play for the Razorbacks.Trainor, Kevin. "Tuck will no longer play football." 02/23/2009 Article. https://web.archive.org/web/20120222031808/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=3677187&DB_OEM_ID=6100 2012-02-22 Retrieved on February 24, 2009. The Springdale native's decision was based on an elbow injury against Kentucky in 2007, from which he has not returned. Tuck will remain at the University of Arkansas. Sophomore linebacker Khiry Battle was dismissed from the team on June 29, 2009, due to an unspecified violation of team rules."Battle dismissed from football team." June 29, 2009 Article. https://web.archive.org/web/20120403002510/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=30726&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=3757422 2012-04-03 Retrieved on August 7, 2009. Game summaries Missouri State Missouri State Bears football Bears 7 3 0 0 Razorbacks 21 10 10 7 Arkansas began the season with a bang as Dennis Johnson returned the opening kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown.Murphy, Tom. "ARKANSAS 48, MISSOURI STATE 10: Fast-break fun." Northwest Arkansas Times. Sept 6, 2009. Article.August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Retrieved 2009-09-06. The Razorbacks also threw for over 400 yards as a team for the first time in school history.Edwards, Mark. "Petrino Opens 2009 With Offensive Record." September 5, 2009. Article. Retrieved September 6, 2009. Ryan Mallett went 17 for 22 passing for 309 yards and a touchdown in his Razorbacks debut. He transferred from the University of Michigan following the 2007 season, and had to sit out the 2008 season in accordance with NCAA regulations.Henry, Clay. "Passing Fancy Sets Record." Hawgsillustrated.com. Article. Retrieved September 6, 2009. His backup, Tyler Wilson, was more efficient but less productive going 13 for 19 for 138 yards with an interception and two touchdowns.Trister, Noah. "Arkansas defeats Missouri St. 48–10." Sept 5, 2009. Associated Press. Article.June 2024 medicmedic Retrieved September 6, 2009. Senior running back Michael Smith scored from 15 yards out to make the score 14–0 Razorbacks. Broderick Green scored on a 1-yard touchdown plunge to make the score 21–3 to close the first quarter. Van Stumon caught a Wilson pass for a two-yard touchdown, followed by a Bears score to push the Razorback advantage to 28–10. Alex Tejada added a short field goal before halftime to give the Hogs a 21-point lead. Joe Adams caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Mallett to start the third quarter scoring, with the Hogs also notching another Tejada field goal. The fourth quarter produced another TD strike from Wilson, this time to Cobi Hamilton. Smith finished with four carries for 43 yards and the score. True freshman Ronnie Wingo Jr. rushed eight times for 50 yards, Broderick Green rushed 10 times for 31 yards and a touchdown. Jarius Wright caught 6 passes for 139 yards, with Joe Adams snagging 4 for 70 and a TD. Cobi Hamilton had four grabs for 56 and a TD, Greg Childs caught 4 for 50 yds. Tight end D.J. Williams, named to the Mackey Award watch list, caught two passes for twenty yards."UAB's Jeffery Anderson Named To Mackey Award Watch List." July 29, 2009. Article.August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Retrieved September 6, 2009. Razorback linebackers Wendel Davis and Jerry Franklin had five solo tackles each."Arkansas sets record with 447 yards passing, cruises by Missouri State." Article. Retrieved September 6, 2009. Georgia 2009 Georgia Bulldogs football team #20 Bulldogs 10 17 15 10 Razorbacks 21 0 17 3 The fifth-largest crowd in Razorback Stadium history watched the Hogs and Dogs pile up over 1,000 yards of offense and numerous school records.Smith, Bill. "Dogs outlast Hogs in shootout." 9/19/2009. Article. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032051/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=30726&SPID=2419&ATCLID=204797814&DB_OEM_ID=6100 2012-10-18 Retrieved September 21, 2009. Georgia QB Joe Cox threw for 375 yards and five scores. Bulldogs receiver A. J. Green had seven catches for 137 yards and two scores. Ryan Mallett of Arkansas completed 21 of 39 for 408 yards and five touchdowns. The yardage and touchdown totals both are school records. Razorback receiver Greg Childs caught five passes for 140 yards and two TDs."Georgia vs Arkansas (Sep 19, 2009)." Stats. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032121/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/pdf4/643844.pdf?ATCLID=204797814&SPSID=30726&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100 2012-10-18 Retrieved September 21, 2009. Arkansas scored on their first two plays; Joe Adams catching an 18-yard pass from Ryan Mallett (Alex Tejada kick) followed by a Jarius Wright 48-yard pass from Mallett. Georgia scored on a Joe Cox TD pass and Blair Walsh field goal, followed by a Greg Childs 30-yard touchdown reception from Ryan Mallett to make it a 21–10 Razorback lead to end the first period. Early in the second quarter, Razorback linebacker Jerry Franklin was assessed two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and was ejected. Georgia opened the second quarter scoring with an 80-yard run by Richard Samuel, followed by a 25-yard pass from Joe Cox to A.J. Green. Walsh added a field goal as time expired, giving UGA the first half, 27–21.Low, Chris. "What a second quarter for Georgia." September 19, 2009. Article. Retrieved September 21, 2009. Arkansas forced Georgia into a three-and-out, followed by a 40-yard Ryan Mallett aerial to Greg Childs, to make it a 28–27 Arkansas advantage. Tavarres King of Georgia responded by catching a 50-yard pass from Cox. Arkansas replied when D.J. Williams snagged a 2-yard pass from Mallett. Georgia two-way player Orson Charles caught a 44-yard pass from Joe Cox to make the score 40–35. The Dogs attempted a two-point conversion, and A.J. Green caught the lob from Cox to make it 42–35. Razorback kicker Alex Tejada added a short field goal, making the score 42–38 to Georgia's advantage. A.J. Green caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Cox to give UGA an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Razorbacks drove inside the Georgia 10-yard line, but settled for a field goal. Georgia subsequently took the ball and tacked on another field goal, making the final score 52–41."SEC: Georgia beats Arkansas for wild win." Article. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 21, 2009. The three-hour and forty-five-minute affair contained 25 penalties for 193 total yards. The two teams combined to run 125 plays. Joe Cox was named National Offensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation for his efforts.Tucker, Tim. "Georgia QB Joe Cox wins national player of week award." September 20, 2009. [Georgia QB Joe Cox wins national player of week award Article.] The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 21, 2009. Alabama 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide football team Razorbacks 0 0 7 0 #3 Crimson Tide 0 14 14 7 Arkansas visited Bryant–Denny Stadium on September 26 to play the third-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Arkansas and Alabama battled to a 0–0 tie after the first quarter, with the two teams combining for five punts and six first downs. Trent Richardson got the scoring started for 'Bama, breaking numerous tackles on his way to a 52-yard touchdown run. After Arkansas punted on the ensuing possession, Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy completed a deep pass to Julio Jones for 50 yards and a touchdown out of the wildcat formation. Arkansas rushed for negative yardage in the second quarter, but was losing by only 14 at halftime. Arkansas' offense got started in the third quarter on a Greg Childs 18-yard touchdown reception from Ryan Mallett. The Alex Tejada kick made it a 14–7 Alabama lead. Alabama's response was a single play: McElroy to Marquis Maze for an 80-yard touchdown pass. Arkansas' Dylan Breeding had his punt attempt blocked, setting up Mark Ingram to catch a 14-yard TD pass from McElroy. The Crimson Tide led 28–7 entering the fourth quarter, and Ingram's 2-yard run produced the 35–7 final score."No. 3 Alabama is all over Arkansas." September 26, 2009. NBC Sports.Article. https://web.archive.org/web/20121006130404/http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/33035564/ns/sports-college_football/ 2012-10-06 Retrieved October 4, 2009. Texas A&M 2009 Texas A&M Aggies football team Aggies 10 0 3 6 Razorbacks 7 23 7 10 Texas A&M and Arkansas renewed their rivalry at Cowboys Stadium on October 3. Texas A&M took an early 10–0 lead on a Randy Bullock field goal and Jerrod Johnson 60-yard pass to Bran Jackson, but Arkansas responded with 30 unanswered points before halftime. TD passes from Ryan Mallett to Broderick Green and DeAnthony Curtis, followed by an 85-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Jerry Franklin, gave the Hogs a 21–10 lead. Alex Tejada made a field goal and Jarius Wright's 31-yard touchdown reception gave the Razorbacks a 30–10 lead at halftime. The Aggies replied with a field goal from Bullock with 8:16 to play in the third quarter. Mallett hit Michael Smith for a 29-yard passing touchdown to close the third quarter scoring. Texas A&M receiver Ryan Tannehill caught a 3-yard pass from Johnson to make it a 19–37 game, but the Aggies failed the two-point conversion. After another Tejada field goal, Razorback true freshman Ronnie Wingo, Jr. broke loose for a 62-yard touchdown to produce the final margin of 47–19.Carlton, Chuck. "Mallett, Razorbacks lower hammer on A&M, 47–19." October 4, 2009. The Dallas Morning News. Article. Retrieved October 30, 2009. Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson completed 30 of 58 passes for 345 yards and two touchdowns. Ryan Mallett was 17 of 27 passing for 271 yards, four touchdowns and an interception. Joe Adams caught three passes for 110 yards to lead Arkansas in receiving. The contest took three hours and twenty six minutes to complete, and contained 151 plays, 91 of which were run by Texas A&M."Texas A&M Aggies vs Arkansas Razorbacks (Oct. 3, 2009)." Article. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032129/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=204806915 2012-10-18 Retrieved October 30, 2009. Auburn 2009 Auburn Tigers football team #17 Tigers 0 3 20 0 Razorbacks 6 21 7 10 Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville provided his insight on the contest, stating over the radio on WJOX, "Arkansas can’t stop a cold, but they’ll try to score some points" and that Auburn would win "by three touchdowns".Low, Chris. "Tuberville says Auburn will win by three TDs." ESPN.com. October 7, 2009. Article. Retrieved October 8, 2009. Bobby Petrino was an offensive coordinator for the Tigers under Tuberville in 2002, and was considered as Tuberville's successor after a dismal 2003 campaign.Paramore, Phil. Dothan Eagle. May 28, 2008. "Petrino, Tuberville move past ‘jetgate’." https://archive.today/20110809032036/http://www2.dothaneagle.com/dea/sports/columnists/article/petrino_tuberville_move_past_jetgate/18774/ Article. Retrieved October 8, 2009. Arkansas forced a three-and-out on the game's opening drive, and scored on a Broderick Green 2-yard run to give the Hogs an early 7–0 lead. Early in the second quarter, Michael Smith broke a 25-yard touchdown run to give the Razorbacks a 13–0 edge. Tigers running back Mario Fannin fumbled the ensuing kickoff, recovered by Arkansas' Jerell Norton at the Auburn 34-yard line. Two plays later, Ryan Mallett completed a 16-yard touchdown pass to Greg Childs to stretch the lead to 20–0. Auburn's Wes Byrum hit on a 37-yard field goal before halftime, and Mallett completed a five-yard touchdown pass to D. J. Williams to make the Arkansas lead 27–3."#17 Auburn 23, Arkansas 44." Play-by-play. Retrieved November 10, 2009. Arkansas punted to open the third quarter, but Jake Bequette's recovery of Ben Tate's fumble gave the Hogs the ball at the Arkansas 5-yard line. Ten plays later, Ryan Mallett rushed for a four-yard touchdown to make it 34–3 Hogs. Tate replied twice, first on a one-yard touchdown run, and later on a 60-yard touchdown scamper. Onterio McCalebb also scored on the ground for Auburn in the third quarter, cutting the Razorbacks' lead to 23–34. Broderick Green responded early in the fourth quarter on a 3-yard rushing score. Alex Tejada added a field goal to produce the final 44–23 margin. Arkansas won by 21 points, totally reversing Tommy Tuberville's prediction that the Tigers would prevail by three scores. Florida 2009 Florida Gators football team Razorbacks 0 10 3 7 #1 Gators 0 3 10 10 With Florida favored to win by 25 points, the Arkansas Razorbacks pushed the top-ranked Gators to the edge."Arkansas Razorbacks Team Page." vegasinsider.com. October 18, 2009.Team Page. Retrieved October 18, 2009. Arkansas sacked 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow six times and forced four turnovers, but missed a 31-yard Alex Tejada field goal that would have given the Hogs a 23–20 lead with 3:08 to play."Arkansas vs #1 Florida (Oct 17, 2009 at Gainesville, Fla.)." Game Statistics. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032151/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/pdf5/649647.pdf?ATCLID=204815795&SPSID=30726&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100 2012-10-18 Retrieved October 18, 2009. Jake Bequette set up the game's first points be forcing a Tebow fumble, recovered by Zach Stadther. The Hogs drove to the one-yard line before the first quarter ended tied scoreless. USC transfer Broderick Green plunged into the end zone to start the second quarter, and gave the Hogs a 7–0 lead. Tebow fumbled again on his team's ensuing possession, but the Razorbacks could not capitalize. UF receiver Aaron Hernandez fumbled for the third straight Gator possession, but the Hogs were forced to punt. Florida's kicker, Caleb Sturgis, kicked a 30-yard field goal on Florida's next possession to make the game 7–3 in favor of Arkansas. The Razorbacks drove inside the UF five-yard line before halftime, but could only get a field goal. This gave the Hogs a 10–3 lead at the break, despite missing on every third down conversion. Following the half time performance, Florida connected on a 51-yard field goal from Sturgis to cut the Razorbacks' lead to 10–6. Tramain Thomas made an outstanding play on UF's Chris Rainey later in the third quarter. He attempted to tackle Rainey in the open field, but fell to the turf. While falling, Thomas kicked the ball cleanly out of Rainey's arm, and it fell right to Thomas.Danielson, Gary, and Lundquist, Verne Arkansas at Florida Television broadcast CBS Gainesville, Florida October 17, 2009 The Hogs took over at Florida's 28-yard line, but missed a short field goal and were forced walk away empty from the encounter. On Florida's ensuing possession, Tim Tebow connected with Deonte Thompson for a 77-yard touchdown pass. Ramon Broadway was peeking into the backfield on the play, and took a false step towards the line of scrimmage. This allowed Thompson to give the Gators a 13–10 lead. Arkansas replied with a drive fueled mostly by the efforts of Dennis Johnson, who started at running back instead of an injured Michael Smith. The drive's deciding play, however, was when Ryan Mallett missed an open Van Stumon in the end zone. The Hogs did connect on another Tejada field goal, tying the game at 13. Early in the fourth quarter, Mallett was forced to step up in the pocket and sling a pass to Greg Childs on 3rd and 17. Childs caught the ball and outran several UF defenders to the end zone. It appeared that Childs lost the ball on the one-yard line, but after review it was decided that he maintained possession on the 75-yard scoring play. Arkansas had a 20–13 lead with 9:40 to play. Florida responded with a 67-yard scoring drive, assisted by a 15-yard pass interference penalty and 15-yard personal foul penalty called consecutively against Arkansas. The CBS broadcasting team said that the calls were both "questionable". Top-ranked Florida tied the game at 20. The officiating crew was suspended by the Southeastern Conference the following week,2009-10-21 SEC suspends Florida-Arkansas officiating crew https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4583642 2025-04-21 ESPN.com Associated Press en"SEC suspends UF-Arkansas crew." SportsIllustrated.com. October 21, 2009. Article. Retrieved November 1, 2009. and remained on suspension until November 14."SEC suspends Florida-Arkansas crew." Yahoo.com. October 21, 2009. Article. Retrieved November 1, 2009. Florida coach Urban Meyer later said that the SEC was right by suspending the crew, and Bobby Petrino was reprimanded by the SEC for publicly criticizing the crew after the contest."Meyer says SEC right in suspending officials." NBC Sports.com. October 23, 2009. Article. https://web.archive.org/web/20091024062812/http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/33421289/ns/sports 2009-10-24 Retrieved November 1, 2009. Ryan Mallett later led a 56-yard drive to the UF 21-yard line, but Alex Tejada missed a potential game-winning field goal with 3:08 remaining. Tebow and company marched down the field to the Arkansas 10-yard line, finding Riley Cooper for three first downs on the drive. With thirteen seconds to play, Sturgis kicked the game-winning field goal, ending the Razorbacks' upset bid and preserving Florida's homecoming. Ole Miss 2009 Ole Miss Rebels football team Razorbacks 0 7 10 0 Rebels 14 3 7 6 The Arkansas Razorbacks traveled to Oxford, Mississippi to match up against former coach Houston Nutt. Jevan Snead opened the scoring for the Ole Miss Rebels, running in from one yard out. The University of Texas transfer also completed a 25-yard touchdown pass to Shay Hodge to take a 14–0 Rebels lead. Ole Miss added a field goal from Joshua Shene before Arkansas scored. Knile Davis rumbled in from three yards out to draw the Razorbacks within 10. Before halftime, Snead lead what looked like a last-minute scoring drive until Arkansas defensive back Jerico Nelson intercepted a pass at the Arkansas six-yard line. Andru Stewart intercepted another Snead pass early in the third quarter, leading to an Alex Tejada field goal. Ole Miss responded when Snead hit Dexter McCluster on a screen pass that McCluster took for a 64-yard touchdown. Arkansas scored on the ensuing possession when Ryan Mallett connected with Carlton Salters for a 58-yard touchdown. The ball was intended for Greg Childs, but Childs and two Rebel defenders tipped the ball to an uncovered Salters for the score. The Rebels added two more Shene field goals to make the final score 30–17.Trister, Noah. "Nutt, Mississippi roll over Arkansas 30–17." October 24, 2009. The Associated Press.Article.June 2024 medicmedic Retrieved November 12, 2009. McCluster rushed 22 times for 123 yards. He also caught 7 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown. Eastern Michigan 2009 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team Eagles 0 0 20 7 Razorbacks 21 21 21 0 The Eastern Michigan Eagles came to Fayetteville on Halloween to play the Razorbacks on homecoming. Prior to the game, EMU was the top-ranked defense against the pass, but last against the run."Mallett throws three TDs to drive Arkansas' rout of Eastern Michigan." October 31, 2009. ESPN.com. https://archive.today/20130103051524/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293040008 Game Recap. Retrieved May 8, 2010. The Hogs were without Michael Smith, who had a hamstring injury, but regained the services of WR Joe Adams.Smith, Bill. "Eagles prove to be Razorback treat." 10/31/2009. Article. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032205/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=30723&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=204825167 2012-10-18 Retrieved May 8, 2010. Arkansas scored on its first drive when running back Knile Davis took the ball in from six yards out. The Hogs also scored on their next possession, a Broderick Green run over right guard for a touchdown. On the ensuing possession, EMU quarterback Kyle McMahon was intercepted by Freddie Burton, who returned the ball 50 yards for a touchdown. Early in the second quarter, Ryan Mallett found Joe Adams on a ten-yard crossing pattern for a score. Following a missed Alex Tejada field goal, Patrick Treppa punted for EMU, leaving the Razorbacks with the ball on their own one-yard line."Eastern Michigan at Arkansas." Game Statistics. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018032236/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/pdf5/653003.pdf?ATCLID=204825167&SPSID=30723&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100 2012-10-18 Retrieved May 8, 2010. However, on the next play, Broderick Green broke through the line and rumbled 99 yards for a touchdown. The score was the longest play in Arkansas Razorbacks history, longer than the previous record of 90 yards set by Billy Moore against Tulsa back in 1962. Following another EMU punt, Mallet found Adams for a 78-yard touchdown pass, giving the Hogs a 42–0 lead as the teams went to halftime. The Razorback defense did not allow EMU a single first down in the first half. Following the homecoming halftime festivities, Seth Armbrust blocked an Eastern Michigan punt, and scooped it up for a touchdown. At this point, Kyle McMahon began to move the Eagles, scoring on their next two possessions, including a TD pass to Kinsman Thomas for 77 yards. Mallett responded with a 55-yard bomb to Cobi Hamilton, and Davis capped the drive two plays later to make it a 56–13 game. After another EMU score, Mallett found Lucas Miller for a sixteen-yard score. EMU tacked on another score, but the Razorbacks prevailed in a 63–27 rout. Mallett finished completing 14 of 16 passes for 249 yards and three touchdowns. Broderick Green had 135 yards on nine rushes, including the 99-yard record-setting score. Joe Adams had 109 yards receiving in his first game after suffering a mild stroke. Personnel Coaching staff 2009 Arkansas Razorbacks coaching staffHead coaches Head Coach - Bobby Petrino Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Paul Petrino Quarterbacks - Garrick McGee Running backs - Tim Horton Tight ends – Tim Horton Offensive line – Mike Summers Graduate assistant - Chip Long Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Willy Robinson Linebackers – Reggie Johnson Defensive tackle - Bobby Allen Defensive ends – Kirk Botkin Secondary - Willy Robinson Graduate assistant - Courtney Sanders Special teams Special Teams Coordinator - John L. Smith Administrative staff Athletic Director (AD) - Jeff Long Director of High School Relations - Dean Campbell Director of football operations - Mark Robinson Strength and conditioning – Jason Veltkamp Recruiting Coordinator - Tim Horton Roster 2009 Arkansas Razorbacks rosterhttps://archive.today/20130117032159/http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=30724&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100&SORT_ORDER=6&Q_SEASON=2009&PRINTABLE_PAGE= Post-Spring Roster from the University of Arkansas Razorbacks AthleticsQuarterbacks 8 Tyler Wilson - 10px|Redshirt Freshman 10 Nick Petrino - Sophomore 14 Jim Youngblood - 10px|Redshirt Freshman 15 Ryan Mallett - 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 17 Brandon Mitchell - Freshman -- Derek Hatcher - Freshman Tailbacks 6 Brandon Barnett - Senior 7 Knile Davis - Freshman 20 Ronnie Wingo, Jr. - Freshman 21 Michael Smith - 10px|Redshirt Senior 23 De'Anthony Curtis - Sophomore 29 Broderick Green - Sophomore 33 Dennis Johnson - Sophomore 35 Ronald Watkins - 10px|Redshirt Freshman -- Garry Grace - Freshman Fullbacks 30 Mitchell Bailey - Sophomore 44 Van Stumon - 10px|Redshirt Junior 48 John Durmon - Senior Wide receivers 1 Reggie Fish - 10px|Redshirt Senior 2 London Crawford - Senior 3 Joe Adams - Sophomore 4 Jarius Wright - Sophomore 6 Bobby Petrino - Freshman 11 Cobi Hamilton - Freshman 19 Carlton Salters - 10px|Redshirt Junior 28 Alvin Chambers - Freshman 83 Neal Barlow - Freshman 85 Greg Childs - Sophomore 80 Chris Gragg - Sophomore 81 Marques Wade - 10px|Redshirt Junior 82 Lance Ray - Freshman 84 Price Holmes - Freshman 88 Lucas Miller - 10px|Redshirt Senior 89 Austin Tucker - 10px|Redshirt Sophomore -- Chris Muncie - Freshman -- Brandon Pyle - Freshman -- Telvin Griffin - Freshman -- William Serrano - Freshman Tight ends 40 Joseph Henry - 10px|Redshirt Senior 42 Kevin Glover - 10px|Redshirt Junior 90 Colton Nash - Freshman 87 Austin Tate - Freshman 45 D.J. Williams - Junior Offensive line 54 Colby Berna - Freshman 57 Robby Campbell - Freshman 64 Travis Swanson - Freshman 67 Alvin Bailey - Freshman 69 David Hurd OL - Freshman 78 Anthony Oden - Freshman 70 Zhamal Thomas - Junior -- Blake Gunderson - Freshman -- Jordan Jacobs - Freshman Offensive tackles 65 DeMarcus Love - 10px|Redshirt Junior 73 Ray Dominguez - 10px|Redshirt Junior 75 Matt Hall - 10px|Redshirt Freshman 76 Tyler Deacon - 10px|Redshirt Freshman 79 Grant Freeman - 10px|Redshirt Sophomore Offensive guards 66 Mitch Petrus - 10px|Redshirt Senior 72 Grant Cook - 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 74 Kareem Crowell - 10px|Redshirt Sophomore Centers 60 Seth Oxner - 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 68 Clay Bemberg - 10px|Redshirt Junior 71 Wade Grayson - Junior Defensive ends 18 Adrian Davis - Senior 43 Tenarius Wright - 10px|Redshirt Freshman 58 Damario Ambrose - Junior 63 Adam Pearce - 10px|Redshirt Freshman 91 Jake Bequette - 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 93 Chris Berezansky - 10px|Redshirt Senior 98 Caleb Evans - Junior Defensive tackles 92 DeQuinta Jones - Freshman 95 Patrick Jones - Junior 96 Malcolm Sheppard - Senior 97 Ryan Calender - Freshman 99 Lavunce Askew - Sophomore Nose tackles 51 Alfred Davis - 10px|Redshirt Freshman 61 Zach Stadther - Sophomore Linebackers 10 Wendel Davis - Senior 25 Terrell Williams - Freshman 34 Jerry Franklin - 10px|Redshirt Junior 41 Ryan Powers - 10px|Redshirt Junior 46 Freddy Burton - Junior 50 Stephen Barnett - 10px|Redshirt Junior 52 Robert Salinas - Senior 53 Jermaine Love - Junior 54 Michael Villegas - Freshman 55 Austin Moss - Freshman 45 AJ Nelson - 10px|Redshirt Freshman Cornerbacks 5 Tramain Thomas - Sophomore 24 Isaac Madison - Junior 26 Ramon Broadway - 10px|Redshirt Junior 28 Greg Gatson - Sophomore 29 Daniel Baldwin - Freshman 30 Thomas Moss - Sophomore 36 Andru Stewart - Junior -- Devrick Perkins - Freshman -- Justin Wortman - Freshman Defensive backs 1 Anthony Leon - Junior 4 Rudell Crim - Junior 9 Elton Ford - Sophomore 13 Seth Armbrust - 10px|Redshirt Junior 16 Darius Winston - Freshman 19 Dustin Cain - Junior 22 David Gordon - Freshman 27 Jerell Norton - 10px|Redshirt Junior 31 Jerico Nelson - Sophomore 32 Bret Harris - 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 35 Ross Rasner - Freshman 38 Jerry Mitchell - Freshman 39 Matt Harris - 10px|Redshirt Senior 47 Matt Marshall - 10px|Redshirt Freshman Punters 14 Dylan Breeding - Freshman 49 Briton Forester - Junior Kickers 2 Alex Tejada - Junior 37 Cameron Bryan - 10px|Redshirt Freshman -- Cameron Craig - Freshman -- Brandon Tierney - Freshman 36 Dylan Zimmerman - Freshman Long snappers 50 Robby Cox - 10px|Redshirt Freshman 53 Derrell Hartwick - 10px|Redshirt Sophomore 59 Rhett Richardson - Junior 62 Nick Brewer - Sophomore 94 Will Coleman - Freshman Terms: Freshman - A player in his first year. Sophomore - A player in his second year. Junior - A player in his third year. Senior - A player in his fourth year. 10px|Redshirt Redshirt - A player who sat out a previous season. Recruits yes 2009 Alvin Bailey OL Broken Arrow, OK Broken Arrow HS 6 5 330 5.3 8/14/08 2 3 76 Neal Barlow WR Little Rock, AR Pulaski Academy 6 6 185 4.55 9/18/2008 3 3 75 Colby Berna OL Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville HS 6 4 275 5.1 2/06/2008 4 4 80 Shauntez Bruce OL Tallahassee, FL Lincoln HS 6 4.5 295 N/A 01/12/2009 2 3 76 Ryan Calender DE Caddo Mills, TX Caddo Mills HS 6 8 220 4.8 5/28/2008 2 3 74 Rudell Crim DB Tallahassee, FL Butler County (KS) 6 0 190 4.4 1/20/2009 3 4 Knile Davis RB Missouri City, TX Marshall HS 6 1.5 209.5 4.48 1/09/2009 4 4 80 David Gordon DB Tulsa, OK East Central HS 6 0 170 4.4 07/18/2008 3 3 80 Cobi Hamilton WR Texarkana, TX Texas HS 6 3 194 4.56 1/27/2009 3 3 78 John Henderson DT Oakland, CA College of the Sequoias 6 .5 305 4.95 2/02/2009 2 2 Rickey Hughey ATH Lewisville, AR Lafayette County HS 6 5 221 4.7 10/14/2008 2 3 40 DeQuinta Jones DT Bastrop, LA Bastrop HS 6 4.5 305 4.70 02/04/2009 3 4 77 Anthony Leon DB Miami, FL College of the Sequoias 6 3.5 230 4.55 01/23/2009 4 4 Kevin Lowery DT Gainesville, FL Gainesville HS 6 3 285 5.1 10/15/2008 2 3 78 Brandon Mitchell ATH Amite, LA Amite HS 6 4 220 4.5 01/14/2009 2 3 76 Jerry Mitchell DB Mandeville, LA Mandeville HS 6 1.5 197 4.5 9/08/2008 2 3 77 Austin Moss LB Rockwall, TX Rockwall-Heath HS 6 2.5 210 4.57 07/31/2008 3 4 77 Colton Nash DE Sulphur Springs, TX Sulphur Springs HS 6 7 243 4.8 1/25/2009 2 3 75 Anthony Oden OL Chatham, VA Hargrave Military Academy 6 8 314 4.87 8/09/2008 4 4 72 Ross Rasner ATH Waco, TX Reicher Catholic HS 6 1 200 4.6 7/17/2008 2 3 75 Lance Ray ATH Havana, FL East Gadsden HS 6 2 193 4.45 12/08/2008 3 3 79 Andru Stewart DB Bakersfield, CA College of the Sequoias 5 11 191 4.5 12/20/2008 3 3 Travis Swanson OL Kingwood, TX Kingwood HS 6 5 271 5.45 8/04/2008 3 3 76 Austin Tate TE Harrison, AR Harrison HS 6 6 228 4.75 05/30/2008 3 3 76 Robert Thomas DT Muskogee, OK Muskogee HS 6 1 305 N/A 10/20/2008 2 3 74 Zhamal Thomas OL New Iberia, LA Navarro CC 6 5 325 5.05 12/08/2008 3 3 Terrell Williams ATH Tulsa, OK Union HS 6 3 215 4.59 1/18/2009 3 3 75 Turell Williams RB West Helena, AR Central HS 6 2 215 4.5 04/03/2008 3 3 77 Ronnie Wingo Jr. ATH St. Louis, MO St. Louis University HS 6 2 212 4.4 01/27/2009 4 4 79 Darius Winston DB West Helena, AR Central HS 6 1 180 4.3 09/05/2008 5 5 84 yes 2009 Arkansas 2009 Football Commitments 2009 Arkansas Commits 2009 Player Commitments - Arkansas 20 15 arkansas 10 8 2009-02-14 yes Statistics Team Statisticshttps://www.nmnathletics.com/pdf4/663313.pdf?SPSID=30726&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100 Arkansas Overall Team Statistics University of Arkansas Athletics January 2, 2010 January 8, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20121106143302/https://www.nmnathletics.com/pdf4/663313.pdf?SPSID=30726&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100 November 6, 2012 dead mdy-all Arkansas Opponents Scoring 468 326 Points per game 36.0 25.1 First downs 254 267 Rushing 89 112 Passing 147 136 Penalties 18 19 Total offensive yards 5,555 5,215 Rushing 1,713 1,985 Passing 3,842 3,230 Fumbles–Lost 18–6 25–17 Penalties–Yards 87–675 89–671 Statistics Arkansas Opponents Punts–Yards 65–2,456 63–2,485 Average per punt 37.8 39.4 Average ToP/game 28:50 31:09 3rd down conversions 54/162 66/180 3rd down percentage 33 37 4th down conversions 10/20 4/16 4th down percentage 50 25 Touchdowns scored 60 38 Field goals–Att 16–22 21–27 PAT–Att 58–60 33–35 Attendance 45,5783 33,6155 Average 65,112 84,039 Scores by quarter Arkansas 100 133 150 82 3 Opponents 57 81 133 52 3 Offense Rushing Name GP-GS Att Gain Loss Net Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G Broderick Green 13–3 104 459 17 442 4.2 11 99 34.0 Michael Smith 8–5 71 413 17 396 5.6 2 33 49.5 Dennis Johnson 13–2 57 369 27 342 6.0 0 46 26.3 Ronnie Wingo Jr. 13–1 49 336 17 319 6.5 3 62 24.5 Knile Davis 13–1 33 166 3 163 4.9 4 36 12.5 Brandon Barnett 13–0 7 46 0 46 6.6 0 11 3.5 Joe Adams 10–7 5 36 5 31 6.2 1 18 3.1 Van Stumon 12–2 2 4 0 4 2.0 0 2 0.3 TEAM 7–0 4 11 8 3 0.8 0 11 0.4 Deanthony Curtis 13–2 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.2 Dylan Breeding 12–0 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 1 0.1 Tyler Wilson 5–0 2 2 2 0 0.0 0 2 0.0 Cobi Hamilton 13–1 1 0 8 -8 -8.0 0 0 -0.6 Ryan Mallett 13–13 58 145 174 -29 -0.5 2 19 -2.2 Total 13 395 1,991 278 1,713 4.3 23 99 131.8 Opponents 13 501 2,379 394 1,985 4.0 15 80 152.7 Passing Name GP-GS Effic Cmp-Att Pct Yds TD Int Lng Avg/GRyan Mallett 13–13 152.46 225–403 55.8 3,624 30 7 83 278.8Tyler Wilson 5–0 119.20 22–36 61.1 218 2 2 21 43.6 Total 13 149.73 247–439 56.3 3,842 32 9 83 295.5Opponents 13 137.85 239–404 59.2 3,230 22 13 80 248.5 Receiving Name GP–GS Rec Yards Avg TD Long Avg/GGreg Childs 13–8 48 894 18.6 7 75 68.8Jarius Wright 13–12 41 681 16.6 5 58 52.4D. J. Williams 13–9 32 411 12.8 3 69 31.6Joe Adams 10–7 29 568 19.6 7 78 56.8Cobi Hamilton 13–1 19 347 18.3 3 64 26.7Michael Smith 8–5 16 163 10.2 1 29 20.4London Crawford 10–5 14 184 13.1 0 26 18.4Dennis Johnson 13–2 10 72 7.2 0 18 5.5Broderick Green 13–3 8 104 13.0 1 39 8.0Lucas Miller 11–2 7 83 11.9 1 16 7.5Ronnie Wingo Jr. 13–1 5 99 19.8 1 83 7.6Reggie Fish 12–1 4 57 14.2 0 32 4.8Deanthony Curtis 13–2 4 54 13.5 1 29 4.2Carlton Salters 8–0 3 81 27.0 1 58 10.1Ben Cleveland 13–1 3 33 11.0 0 13 2.5Knile Davis 13–1 2 4 2.0 0 5 0.3John Durmon 9–2 1 5 5.0 0 5 0.6Van Stumon 12–2 1 2 2.0 1 2 0.2 Total 13 247 3,842 15.6 32 83 295.5Opponents 13 239 3,230 13.5 22 80 248.5 Defense Name GP–GS Tackles Sacks Pass DefenseFumbles Blkd Safety Solo Ast Total Loss–Yds No.–Yds Int–Yds PD Qbh Rcv–Yds FF KickJerry Franklin 13–12 51 43 94 5.0–14 1.5–8 3–61 3 2–85 Wendel Davis 11–11 46 33 79 8.5–20 1.0–4 1–5 3 1 1–0 Jerico Nelson 13–7 45 29 74 6.5–32 2.5–24 1–39 2 1 1–0 1 Matt Harris 12–10 51 20 71 1.0–3 1–0 2 Elton Ford 11–8 34 31 65 1.0–2 2 1 1–3 Ramon Broadway 11–5 31 24 55 2.0–3 4 3–0 1 Freddy Burton 13–7 35 19 54 4.5–26 2.0–23 1–50 1 1 1–0 1 Adrian Davis 13–12 33 17 50 10.5–57 5.5–38 2 1–0 1 Rudell Crim 13–13 25 18 43 2.0–3 4 1 Zach Stadther 13–8 17 25 42 1.0–2 0.5–2 2–0 Jake Bequette 13–8 20 19 39 9.0–48 5.5–37 2 8 2–0 2 Tenarius Wright 13–1 21 13 34 7.0–28 1.5–7 3 Malcom Sheppard 13–13 17 16 33 11.0–39 2.5–19 3 4 1–0 Tramain Thomas 9–4 19 13 32 1.0–2 3–37 1–0 1 DeQuinta Jones 12–3 17 7 24 3.5–26 2.5–24 1 Andru Stewart 12–4 18 3 21 2.0–3 1–30 1 1 Anthony Leon 13–2 11 9 20 1.0–5 1 Lavunce Askew 10–1 6 12 18 2.5–9 1.5–8 1 Jerell Norton 12–2 10 4 14 2–0 2 1–1 Damario Ambrose 13–5 9 4 13 0.5–1 David Gordon 10–3 9 2 11 1.0–3 Ross Rasner 11–0 7 4 11 1 1 Terell Williams 13–1 4 5 9 1 Austin Moss 11–0 7 1 8 Patrick Jones 10–0 4 4 8 2.0–5 0.5–3 1 Greg Gatson 9–0 5 2 7 1 Seth Armbrust 13–0 5 2 7 2 Bret Harris 13–2 4 2 6 1.5–3 1 Cameron Bryan 8–0 5 1 6 Darius Winston 4–0 6 6 Deanthony Curtis 13–2 2 3 5 Jarius Wright 13–12 2 3 5 Knile Davis 13–1 4 4 Cobi Hamilton 13–1 4 4 Ronnie Wingo, Jr. 13–1 2 2 4 Jelani Smith 7–0 1 2 3 Lucas Miller 11–2 2 1 3 Alex Tejada 13–0 3 3 Caleb Evans 3–0 2 2 1.0–5 1.0–5 1 Alfred Davis 11–1 2 2 Jermaine Love 3–0 1 1 2 M. Villegas 1–0 1 1 Broderick Green 13–3 1 1 Michael Smith 8–5 1 1 Robert Salinas 3–0 1 1 1 C.Berezansky 2–0 1 1 D. J. Williams13–9 1 1 Van Stumon 12–2 1 1 Dylan Breeding 12–0 1 1 Mitch Petrus 13–13 1 1 R. Richardson 13–0 1 1 Dustin Cain 1–0 1 1 TEAM 7–0 1 Total 13 604 398 1,002 85–339 29–211 13–222 34 24 17–89 12 2 1Opponents 13 505 317 822 72–281 24–168 9–96 53 28 6–3 4 1 Special teams Kicking Name PATs Field Goals Made Att % Made Att %Alex Tejada 58 59 98.3 16 22 72.7 Total 58 59 98.3 16 22 72.7 Punting Name No. Yds Avg Long TB FC In20 50+ blkDylan Breeding 61 2,359 38.7 54 2 15 14 6 1Briton Forester 3 97 32.3 35 0 2 1 0 0TEAM 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 65 2,456 37.8 54 2 17 15 6 1Opponents 63 2,485 39.4 64 4 24 18 11 2Returns Name Punt returns Kickoff returns No. Yds Avg TD Long No. Yds Avg TD LongSeth Armbrust 1 36 36.0 1 1 5 82 16.4 0 21Joe Adams 1 0 0.0 0 0 2 41 20.5 0 28Jerell Norton 9 77 8.6 0 38—Reggie Fish 2 11 5.5 0 11—Michael Smith 1 6 6.0 0 6—TEAM 1 -3 -3.0 0 0—Dennis Johnson— 40 1,031 25.8 1 91Brandon Barnett— 3 52 17.3 0 22Terell Williams— 2 19 9.5 0 14Cobi Hamilton— 1 50 50.0 0 50Ben Cleveland— 1 8 8.0 0 8 Total 15 127 8.5 1 38 54 1,283 23.8 1 91Opponents 25 295 11.8 1 87 79 1,670 21.1 0 45 References Arkansas Category:Arkansas Razorbacks football seasons Category:Liberty Bowl champion seasons Arkansas Razorbacks football