Auburn left Fayetteville with a 33-24 win over Arkansas on Oct. 25, 2025, and the photo sequence tells the story of a game that moved through all four quarters with plenty of action on both sides.
Before kickoff at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze met with Arkansas interim head coach Bobby Petrino.
Once the game started, Auburn struck early through wide receiver Cam Coleman, who turned a route into a touchdown catch while being defended by Arkansas cornerback Julian Neal in the first quarter. Coleman celebrated the score moments later, giving Auburn an early jolt.
Quarterback Jackson Arnold handled the passing game in the opening quarter, while Auburn kept leaning on the run as the game went on. Jeremiah Cobb was a steady presence on the ground, carrying the ball in both the second and fourth quarters. Auburn also got a rushing look from Ashton Daniels in the second quarter, and Daniels later delivered again in a bigger moment, scoring a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter.
Arkansas answered with quarterback Taylen Green running in the third quarter, trying to keep the Razorbacks in striking distance. The third quarter also featured a catch by tight end Rohan Jones, with Auburn cornerback Kayin Lee in coverage. Petrino was shown on the sideline during that same stretch as Arkansas worked to close the gap.
Auburn’s sideline had its own celebratory moment after the final whistle, with Freeze and his wife Jill Freeze celebrating the victory. The result was Auburn 33, Arkansas 24, with the Tigers leaving Fayetteville on top.
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