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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) eludes Arkansas defensive back Greg Brooks Jr. after a catch during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Jefferson leads No. 22 Arkansas over Penn State 24-10

By Mark Didtler Jan. 01, 2022 03:45 PM EST

Arkansas running back Raheim Sanders (5) pushes past Missouri defenders DJ Jackson (36) and Chad Bailey (33) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Missouri at Arkansas 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 05:31 PM EST

Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) gets away from Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (13) on the way into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young sets record, No. 2 Bama tops No. 21 Arkansas 42-35

By John Zenor Nov. 20, 2021 07:25 PM EST

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs during the first half against LSU in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 2 Alabama could clinch title shot versus No. 21 Arkansas

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 02:50 PM EST

Arkansas running back Dominique Johnson (20) finds a hole in the Mississippi State defense as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi State at Arkansas 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) lies on the ground after a sack during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 17 Arkansas in rare role of favorite vs. Auburn

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 01:16 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral, left, pushes off an Arkansas defender during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 52-51.(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 17 Mississippi holds on to beat No. 13 Arkansas 52-51

Chris Burrows Oct. 09, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) skips past Mississippi defenders on his way to a five-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Arkansas at Ole Miss 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 01:03 PM EDT

Arkansas lineman Luke Jones (70) celebrates as Arkansas fans rush the field after Arkansas' win over Texas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas manhandles No. 15 Texas, 40-21, crowd rushes field

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 11, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) is tripped by Texas defender Jerrin Thompson (28) after a long gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Texas at Arkansas 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 08:51 PM EDT