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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.
In terms of the all-time series, Arkansas leads 29-8, but this game marks the first time that the two programs have squared off in a bowl game. It’s also the first time these two teams have played since 2015, when Patrick Mahomes led Texas Tech to a road win against an Arkansas team that included future pros Hunter Henry and Alex Collins.
The game itself is a familiar one for the Razorbacks, who are making their seventh appearance in the Liberty Bowl (3-3 record all-time). Texas Tech has just one previous Liberty Bowl appearance, but it came in 2021 against Mississippi State in the first of three straight bowl wins for the program.
Injuries and opt-outs will play a role in the depth charts as these two teams field the best squad possible for their 2024 finale, but with the absence of some household names, there is opportunity for younger players. Both of these coaching staffs hope to solidify not just a strong finish, but also build momentum towards the work for 2025.
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Author : Chip Patterson
Publish date : 2024-12-26 17:22:00
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