Hope springs eternal every offseason, but Arkansas football got the optimism train for 2025 off the tracks Friday night in its 2024 season finale. The Razorbacks (7-6) led from start-to-finish in a 39-26 victory over Texas Tech at the Liberty Bowl.

Liberty was accompanied by fireworks Friday night. Arkansas racked up the yards and lit up the scoreboard at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, defeating Texas Tech 39-26 in a Liberty Bowl game that at times resembled the shootouts when these teams were members of the Southwest Conference.

Taylen Green threw for 341 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 81 yards in Arkansas' 39-26 victory over Texas Tech on Friday night in the Liberty Bowl. Green completed 11 of 21 passes and Arkansas (7-6) had 573 yards of total offense.

A former Southwest Conference rivalry is rekindled with the matchup of Arkansas and Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl, bringing two great fanbases and programs to the Memphis area for this SEC-Big 12 showdown.

MEMPHIS — Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman is eligible for a $250,000 pay raise following the Razorbacks’ 39-26 victory over Texas Tech on Friday at the Liberty Bowl.

Arkansas football QB Taylen Green teams with Dazmin James for longest pass in program history vs Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl. See the 94-yard play.

SportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks for the Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Arkansas Razorbacks in the Liberty Bowl 2024 on Friday

A new item in the wardrobe? Why Sam Pittman is using a cane as he coaches Arkansas football in the Liberty Bowl against Texas Tech.

The Liberty Bowl will feature the Texas Tech Red Raiders entering a showdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Friday, December 27, 2024. Spread favorite: Texas Tech (-1.5)