Arkansas loses to Liberty on close two-point conversion

Liberty Flames wide receiver Noah Frith (5) celebrates with quarterback Johnathan Bennett (11) after the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Liberty won 21-19. Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Arkansas loses to Liberty on incredibly close two-point conversion

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 11/5/22

Arkansas nearly completed a big comeback against Liberty on Saturday, but their bid fell short on a close two-point conversion.

Arkansas was down 21-0 at halftime and trailed 21-5 in the fourth quarter. But the Razorbacks rallied for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including a score with 1:11 left that brought them to down 21-19.

Arkansas went for two in an attempt to tie the game, and it looked like they got it. But K.J. Jefferson was ruled down prior to reaching the ball across the goal line. A replay review confirmed the ruling.

Ruling on the field stands.
NO GOOD! pic.twitter.com/CDnpEz9Flf

— Liberty Football (@LibertyFootball) November 5, 2022

That play was so close, and that was the difference between a tie and a win for Liberty.

The Flames are now 8-1 with their only defeat coming at Wake Forest. They have posted consecutive impressive wins, beating BYU and now Arkansas. The Hogs are now 5-4, but they host LSU and then Ole Miss in their next two games.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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