On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Arkansas scored the final 10 points to beat Vanderbilt 31-21 in Nashville. The Commodores were tied at 21 late in the third quarter, but two interceptions and a scoreless fourth quarter cost them. Both teams are now 3-4. More Sports News
Jared Curtis threw for 274 yards and a touchdown, but one of his two interceptions was returned for an Arkansas score. KJ Jackson didn’t turn the ball over for the Razorbacks.
| Player | School | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Curtis | Vanderbilt | 19 | 31 | 274 | 1 | 2 |
| KJ Jackson | Arkansas | 21 | 31 | 251 | 0 | 0 |
Ground Game Decides It
Arkansas ran for 187 yards and three touchdowns, two by Cam Settles. Vanderbilt managed 116 rushing yards, led by Sedrick Alexander and Makhilyn Young, who each scored.
| Player | School | Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedrick Alexander | Vanderbilt | 10 | 57 | 1 |
| Makhilyn Young | Vanderbilt | 9 | 45 | 1 |
| KJ Jackson | Arkansas | 11 | 58 | 1 |
| Cam Settles | Arkansas | 11 | 45 | 2 |
Key Contributors
Junior Sherrill caught eight passes for 99 yards and a touchdown for Vanderbilt. Bryan Longwell led the Commodore defense with 13 tackles. Arkansas outgained Vanderbilt 438-390 and won the turnover battle 2-0.
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