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 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)

Arkansas and Auburn are set to get underway at 2:30 p.m. from Jordan-Hare Stadium. It is a hot muggy day in Eastern Alabama. The heat index is in the mid-90s as we approach kickoff. The teams are wearing their traditional uniforms today — Arkansas white jerseys and pants with red helmets,