Texas at Arkansas

Saturday, October 20, 1979

No. 10 Arkansas beat No. 2 Texas 17–⁠14. It was their 60th meeting; after it, Texas led the series 45–⁠15.

Away2Texas9–⁠3 in 1979
14
Home10Arkansas10–⁠2 in 1979
17

FinalHigh 81°F, low 54°FAttendance 55,838

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Arkansas 57% to win. Arkansas pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Texas leads 57–⁠23 in 80 meetings, counting the 20 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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