Aggies, Hogs go up, down

ARLINGTON, Texas — Arkansas Coach Bret Bielema and Texas A&M Coach Kevin Sumlin had differing accounts about how their teams reacted when the momentum shifted late in the third quarter of the Razorbacks’ 45-24 loss Saturday night.

Arkansas was in the midst of a 19-play drive inside the 1 before the Aggies began taking control of the game moments later.

The Aggies stopped Arkansas on four plays inside the 2 late in the third quarter when the score was tied 17-17 to seize the momentum.

“It was a turning point in the game, getting down on the goal line and winning,” Sumlin said. “We weren’t going to let them walk in, and it’s been a long time since we did it that way. … I thought our body language was good in tough situations.”

Bielema said he thought there were a few guys who took the field with a “poor demeanor” as the Aggies pulled ahead with three consecutive touchdowns.

“Uncharacteristic to not make an effort and do certain things,” Bielema said. “We’ll definitely address that off film.”

Asked to elaborate on the demeanor his team showed, Bielema brought up the Razorbacks’ failed on-side kick with 6:21 remaining with the Aggies leading 38-24.

“But, when we gave up another score, it just, I thought there was missed tackles and some things that we definitely will have to address,” Bielema said.