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Arkansas football could be without its top three running backs from the regular season in the upcoming Liberty Bowl against Texas Tech.
Running back Rashod Dubinion is doubtful for the Razorbacks (6-6) matchup with the Red Raiders (8-4) after undergoing offseason knee surgery, a school spokesperson confirmed Monday.
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Ja’Quinden Jackson already opted-out of the bowl game, and true freshman Braylen Russell re-entered the transfer portal Sunday.
Dubinion ran for 335 yards and two touchdowns on 56 carries this season. He missed four games and finished as Arkansas third-leading rusher, behind Jackson and quarterback Taylen Green.
Nov 30, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Rashod Dubinion (7) runs the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
The other scholarship running backs on the roster are Rodney Hill and Tyrell Reed, who combined for 131 yards on 25 carries.
The Razorbacks and Red Raiders will face off on Dec. 27. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. This will be the seventh time the Hogs have played in the Liberty Bowl and their second straight trip to Memphis in the college football postseason. Arkansas beat Kansas 55-53 in triple overtime of the 2022 Liberty Bowl.
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Publish date : 2024-12-16 22:59:00
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