College Football · FBS · Week 1 · Recap
Arkansas Beat North Alabama 31-14 as KJ Jackson Throws 3 Touchdowns
The Arkansas Razorbacks beat the North Alabama Lions 31-14 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in FBS college football Week 1 action.
Arkansas led 14-0 at halftime. The first quarter swung it: Arkansas outscored its opponent 7-0.
Arkansas moves to 1-0, while North Alabama falls to 1-1.
Top performers
Destin Wade (UNA, QB): 12/23, 113 YDS
Jalen Fletcher (UNA, RB): 4 CAR, 24 YDS
Xavier Johnson (UNA, WR): 6 REC, 82 YDS
KJ Jackson (ARK, QB): 24/35, 267 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Braylen Russell (ARK, RB): 17 CAR, 49 YDS, 1 TD
Chris Marshall (ARK, WR): 7 REC, 79 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 0:36ARKIsmael Cisse 20 Yd pass from KJ Jackson0-7
- Q2 8:41ARKMatt Adcock 2 Yd pass from KJ Jackson0-14
- Q3 6:49ARKJaden Platt 10 Yd pass from KJ Jackson0-21
- Q3 2:10UNADestin Wade 6 Yd Run7-21
- Q4 11:58ARKBraylen Russell 1 Yd Run7-28
- Q4 10:24UNADestin Wade 4 Yd Run14-28
- Q4 2:59ARKMax Gilbert 33 Yd Field Goal14-31
Team stats
| UNA | ARK | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 153 | 415 |
| First downs | 7 | 29 |
| Third down | 1-10 | 10-17 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 18:35 | 41:25 |