Arkansas at Texas

Saturday, October 21, 1978

No. 8 Texas beat No. 3 Arkansas 28–⁠21. It was their 59th meeting; after it, Texas led the series 45–⁠14.

Away3Arkansas9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1978
21
Home8Texas9–⁠3 in 1978
28

FinalHigh 84°F, low 52°FAttendance 78,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Texas 56% to win. Texas pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Texas leads 57–⁠23 in 80 meetings, counting the 21 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Texas 52, Arkansas 37
2024Texas 20, Arkansas 10
2021Arkansas 40, Texas 21
2014Arkansas 31, Texas 7Texas Bowl
2008Texas 52, Arkansas 10
2004Texas 22, Arkansas 20

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