ARKANSAS VS. TENNESSEE

HOW WE SEE IT

CLAY HENRY, HAWGS ILLUSTRATED

Texas A&M and Texas Tech both appear to be stronger than Tennessee. It’s tough to predict a victory for a team on a three-game losing streak, but I think Arkansas is putting things together. Both teams are searching for a bit of confidence. Arkansas has more experience and the better offensive line. Arkansas 28-24

DUDLEY E. DAWSON, HAWGS ILLUSTRATED

One has been named Rocky Flop for losing two big fourth-quarter leads while the other now resembles a bully who is now kicking sand in its own face. While I think Arkansas showed improvement last week, Tennessee has over 103,000 friends to help it get over the top in a battle of two desperate foes. Tennessee 31-21

MATT JONES, WHOLE HOG SPORTS

Arkansas and Tennessee are in desperation mode after heartbreaking losses to open SEC play. Both are evenly matched and 100,000-plus on Rocky Top may be the difference. Tennessee 31-24

ANDREW HUTCHINSON, WHOLE HOG SPORTS

Arkansas’ road woes continue in Knoxville, as Josh Dobbs beats the Hogs with his arm and his legs. In another close one, the Vols hit a field goal in the final minute to win. Tennessee 31-28

BO MATTINGLY, SPORTS TALK WITH BO

Early in the week I was skeptical about Arkansas’ chances of winning on the road and the fact it’s a night game makes it an even tougher task. But I think Arkansas found its identity on offense in the loss at A&M. Expect them to correct the mental mistakes and win this battle of fourth-quarter failures. The defense will play its best game of the season to date. This is a better matchup for them. Arkansas 24-21.

AARON PETERS, RAZORBACK NATION

After AC, BA and Greenwood’s finest had huge games and balance has returned, the ball finally bounces right in Rocky Top and the Hogs pull off the upset on the road. Arkansas 28-24

CHIP SOUZA, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE

Before the season, most predicted this would be a pivotal game for both teams. That looks like an understatement now. Arkansas is reeling after three straight losses. Tennessee is reeling after losing to Florida last week in a game most thought the Vols would win. If Arkansas can eliminate its mistakes, the Razorbacks appear to be the better team. Arkansas 24-21.