Longhorns Beat Razorbacks 20-10, But Game Officially Counts as a Loss
AP Nov 16 6:30PM EST
In an unusual turn of events, the Texas Longhorns defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 20-10 on the field but walked away with an official loss on their record. The strange result has left fans confused.
Late in the fourth quarter, with Texas leading 20-10, their poor performance forced their fans, game officials and NCAA representatives to ultimately award Arkansas the win.
"It's a tough pill to swallow," said Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian. "We played hard, and the players deserved to celebrate that win, but we take responsibility for the loss."
For Arkansas, the reversal offers little consolation. "We didn’t play well enough to win on the field," said Razorbacks head coach Sam Pittman. "But we’ll take the result and move forward."
This bizarre conclusion leaves the Longhorns with a stinging reminder that every detail matters, both on and off the field. While the scoreboard said one thing, the record books will tell a different story.