Arkansas rallies, avoids upset against Rice with 38-17 win

Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) is tackled by Rice defender Keith CJ McCord II (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Arkansas players Kelin Burrle (33), Chris Harris (83) and Kevin Compton (26) celebrate the Razorbacks' 38-17 win over Rice in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Arkansas running back Trelon Smith (22) runs the ball against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) is tripped up by Rice defender Cameron Montgomery (1) as he runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Rice running back Jordan Myers (7) breaks through the Arkansas defense to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs past Rice defender Myron Morrison (33) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) is knocked out of bounds by Rice defenders after making a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Arkansas defensive back Jalen Catalon (1) returns an interception against Rice during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)