Yes, we decided to give this team a huge jump in our SEC Power Rankings. Consider, for a second, the fact that the Arkansas Razorbacks’ only two losses are to the Texas A&M Aggies and the Alabama Crimson Tide, the two remaining undefeated teams in the conference.
Add in the fact that they have very impressive wins against the Ole Miss Rebels and the TCU Horned Frogs. All of a sudden, it is blatantly clear that this team is playing as good as anybody outside of the top tier of the conference at this point.
Bret Bielema’s Razorbacks have a level of balance before that he has not yet enjoyed since coming to the SEC behind the play of Austin Allen at quarterback, who can handle any situation, and his still dominant rushing attack behind Rawleigh Williams III and Devwah Whaley.
Unfortunately, the defense still struggles against high-powered offenses, but they may have seen the last of those after this past weekend against the Ole Miss Rebels.
Now, they have a chance to finish incredibly strong, even if the SEC West is out of play with their two losses. The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Missouri Tigers should be wins to close the season. Games against the Florida Gators, Auburn Tigers, and LSU Tigers will determine just how good this team is.
If they can win a couple of those games, this will be a very strong season.