DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Texas defeated Arkansas 52–37 in a double-digit victory. Texas covered by 6.5; Game went Over by 30.5. The market closed at Texas -8.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Texas -14.5 - a gap of 6.0 points toward Texas, of which 5.3 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Arkansas extended their losing streak to nine games in a 52-37 loss to Texas, marking another defensive breakdown where they allowed 52 points. The Razorbacks have now surrendered significant point totals consistently, indicating major defensive issues that will be problematic against Missouri's offense next week.
Arkansas was competitive in the first half, trailing only 24-20, but quarterback Taylen Green threw a crucial interception on their first possession of the second half that led to a Texas touchdown. Interim coach Bobby Petrino noted they 'couldn't get off the field' defensively in the second half, showing continued issues with closing out games.
For the first time this season, interim coach Bobby Petrino expressed concern about some players' attitudes not being where they need to be. This suggests potential locker room issues and lack of fight as the season winds down, which could impact their performance against ranked Missouri.
Despite the loss, Arkansas showed some offensive capability with touchdown runs from both quarterback Taylen Green and running back Mike Washington. The ability to keep pace early (20 points in first half) suggests the offense can move the ball, which may be crucial against Missouri's defense.
Arkansas remains 0-7 in SEC play and 2-9 overall, making them one of the worst teams in the conference. With only the Missouri game remaining, they face a ranked opponent while showing signs of a team that has mentally checked out, making an upset victory unlikely.
At kickoff, conditions at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium were Cloudy, 64°F with winds of 9 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Cloudy
64°F
| Measure | ArkansasAway | TexasHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 449 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 853 miles | 1,756 miles |
| Season total | 3,516 miles | 9,086 miles |
| Body clock | 14:30 | 14:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 6 days |
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