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1940 Arkansas Razorbacks football team
| 1940 Arkansas Razorbacks football |
|---|
| Southwest Conference |
| 4–6 (1–5 SWC) |
| Fred Thomsen (12th season) |
| A. J. Yates |
| Red Hickey |
| Bailey Stadium |
The 1940 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas in the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1940 college football season. In their 12th under head coach Fred Thomsen, the Razorbacks compiled a 4–6 record (1–5 against SWC opponents), finished in sixth place in the SWC, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 174 to 112.
Arkansas was ranked at No. 67 (out of 697 college football teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score system for 1940.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28 | Central State (OK)* | Bailey StadiumFayetteville, AR | W 38–0 | ||
| October 5 | at TCU | Amon G. Carter StadiumFort Worth, TX | L 0–20 | ||
| October 12 | Baylor | Bailey StadiumFayetteville, AR | W 12–6 | 6,500 | |
| October 19 | No. 14 Texas | Quigley StadiumLittle Rock, AR (rivalry) | L 0–21 | 11,000 | |
| October 26 | vs. No. 14 Ole Miss* | Crump StadiumMemphis, TN (rivalry) | W 21–20 | 15,000 | |
| November 2 | at No. 5 Texas A&M | Kyle FieldCollege Station, TX (rivalry) | L 0–17 | ||
| November 9 | Rice | Bailey StadiumFayetteville, AR | L 7–14 | 7,000 | |
| November 16 | at No. 20 SMU | Ownby StadiumUniversity Park, TX | L 0–28 | ||
| November 21 | at No. 15 Fordham* | Polo GroundsNew York, NY | L 7–27 | 16,500 | |
| November 28 | at Tulsa* | Skelly FieldTulsa, OK | W 27–21 | 15,000 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game |
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