Arkansas wide receiver Andrew Armstrong (2) attempts to break a tackle by Auburn linebacker Eugene Asante (9) during the first quarter in both teams' Southeastern Conference opener at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Hank Layton)

The Razorbacks (3-1) forced five turnovers and held off a late Tigers ' rally to open their SEC campaign with a road victory. Auburn didn't score a point in the first half and benched quarterback Hank Brown in favor of Payton Thorne for the final two quarters.

Arkansas fans are about to know whether there is a need for football in October or if John Calipari's basketball team will require the entire spotlight. If there's truly such a thing as a must-win in college football,