Razorbacks rewind

Call rubs Hogs’ QB wrong way

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas had a touchdown called back on a critical offensive pass interference call when the Hogs had a chance to pull within one score early in the second half during Saturday’s 52-6 loss at No. 21 Mississippi State.

The Razorbacks had driven 68 yards to the Mississippi State 6 on the first possession of the third quarter, thanks mostly to La’Michael Pettway’s catch over safety Mark McLaurin down the left sideline for a 47-yard gain.

On third and 4 from the Bulldogs’ 6, Deon Stewart came in motion left to right across the formation and ran an out-breaking route as Pettway, who lined up in the slot right, ran inside. His rub route took his man and sealed off safety C.J. Morgan.

Stewart caught the pass from Ty Storey and scored easily but the officiating crew threw a penalty flag on Pettway.

The Razorbacks wound up settling for Connor Limpert’s 32-yard field goal to pull within 17-6, when the touchdown could have made it a 17-10 game.

Arkansas Coach Chad Morris did not comment on the call.

“I haven’t seen it,” Morris said. “My view was obstructed. I just saw what was on the Jumbotron.”

Storey had a stronger opinion.

“I saw my guy get open,” Storey said. “I don’t know. A lot of people have that play in their playbook and I don’t know how we decide when to call it and when not to.

“I don’t know. I’m not an official, so I can’t make that call. But … they’ve got to call it all the time or not call it at all. One of the two.”