The win over Arkansas changed things, though. Memphis overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Razorbacks 32-31 and establish itself as a legitimate College Football Playoff contender. The Tigers now turn to American Conference play, where they'll face Florida Atlantic (1-2) on Sept. 27 (6 p.m., ESPN2) in Boca Raton.

With Saturday's setback at Memphis, the Razorbacks have lost at least one nonconference game in every year since the 9-4 season in 2021 and fell to 7-19 in single-possession games. Looking deeper, Pittman is just 2-10 since the start of 2023 in single-possessions matchups, many of those coming in SEC play.

The Arkansas Razorbacks fumbled late in a game — again — to cost themselves dearly on the road in a 32-31 loss to Memphis.

Memphis football has a key player back for its game against Arkansas. Running back Greg Desrosiers — who has missed the last two games with an apparent foot injury — is available for the Tigers (3-0) when they take on the Razorbacks (2-1) on Sept.

How did Memphis defeat Arkansas? With a crazy, can-you-believe-it play that will be remembered forever in Tiger football lore.

Previewing Arkansas versus Memphis in Week 4 of the 2025 college football season. Expert prediction, key players, and what to expect this week.

MEMPHIS - Memphis stopped a potential game-winning drive by Arkansas with 1:18 remaining by forcing a fumble inside its 10-yard line to knock off the Razorbacks, 32-31 on Saturday afternoon.

Sutton Smith rushed for a career-high 147 yards, including a 64-yard scoring run with 4:51 left to lead Memphis to a 32-31 victory over Arkansas.

Lewis' dual-threat ability has been on display through the first three games, but his running ability powered Memphis against Arkansas. While he was up-and-down in the pass game, the Razorbacks had no answer for Lewis' ability to escape the pocket and make plays in the run game.