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1984 Arkansas Razorbacks football team
| 1984 Arkansas Razorbacks football |
|---|
| Southwest Conference |
| 7–4–1 (5–3 SWC) |
| Ken Hatfield (1st season) |
| Option |
| Fred Goldsmith (1st season) |
| Marcus Elliott |
| Mark Lee |
| Razorback StadiumWar Memorial Stadium |
The 1984 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by first-year head coach Ken Hatfield, the Razorbacks compiled an overall record of 7–4–1 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the SWC. Arkansas was invited to the Liberty Bowl, where the Razorbacks lost to Auburn. The team played home games at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas and War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Junior punt returner Bobby Edmonds of Arkansas ranked ninth in the nation in punt return average. He averaged 11.8 yards per return. Arkansas had the seventh-best scoring defense in 1984, yielding only 12.5 points per game.
| Date | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15 | Ole Miss* | War Memorial StadiumLittle Rock, AR (rivalry) | T 14–14 | 55,480 | ||
| September 22 | Tulsa* | Razorback StadiumFayetteville, AR | W 18–9 | 43,680 | ||
| September 29 | Navy* | War Memorial StadiumLittle Rock, AR | ESPN | W 33–10 | 54,812 | |
| October 6 | TCU | Razorback StadiumFayetteville, AR | L 31–32 | 42,208 | ||
| October 13 | Texas Tech | War Memorial StadiumLittle Rock, AR (rivalry) | W 24–0 | 54,986 | ||
| October 20 | at No. 3 Texas | Texas Memorial StadiumAustin, TX (rivalry) | L 18–24 | 77,809 | ||
| October 27 | at Houston | Houston AstrodomeHouston, TX | W 17–3 | 28,347 | ||
| November 3 | Rice | War Memorial StadiumLittle Rock, AR | W 28–6 | 54,290 | ||
| November 10 | at Baylor | Baylor StadiumWaco, TX | W 14–9 | 43,500 | ||
| November 17 | Texas A&M | Razorback StadiumFayetteville, AR (rivalry) | Raycom | W 28–0 | 38,020 | |
| November 24 | at No. 11 SMU | Texas StadiumIrving, TX | ESPN | L 28–31 | 38,712 | |
| December 27 | vs. No. 16 Auburn* | Liberty Bowl Memorial StadiumMemphis, TN (Liberty Bowl) | Katz | L 15–21 | 50,180 | |
| *Non-conference gameRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game |
The Razorbacks met Auburn in the Liberty Bowl. The MVP of the game was Bo Jackson of Auburn, who had 88 yards on 18 carries with 2 touchdowns. Arkansas quarterback Brad Taylor completed 18 of 34, for 201 yards passing, with one touchdown and two interceptions. The Auburn defense held the Hogs' leading rusher Marshall Foreman to 62 yards on 15 carries. Arkansas lost the game 21–15, despite outgaining the Tigers in total yards, 356 to 252.
- QB Brad Taylor
- Captain- Mark Lee
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