Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona has been public enemy number one ever since he was caught stepping on a Texas Tech player’s leg. Carmona was a target of much rage from social media following his stomp of Texas Tech defensive back CJ Baskerville’s ankle.

Arkansas lineman Fernando Carmona broke his silence after being chided for stepping onto the ankle of a Texas A&M player during the Liberty Bowl.

Liberty was accompanied by fireworks Friday night. Arkansas racked up the yards and lit up the scoreboard at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, defeating Texas Tech 39-26 in a Liberty Bowl game that at times resembled the shootouts when these teams were members of the Southwest Conference.

Taylen Green threw for 341 yards and accounted for three touchdowns as Arkansas pulled away in the second half to earn a 39-26 win over Texas Tech in the Liberty

The Arkansas Razorbacks closed out the 2024 season against old Southwest Conference foe Texas Tech in 66th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl. This was Arkansas seventh all-time appearance in the Liberty Bowl and second in five seasons under head coach Sam Pittman.

Redshirt freshman receiver Dazmin James, voted Arkansas’ most outstanding offensive player by media in attendance at the game, had his first career reception and first career touchdown: A 94-yard touchdown catch that set the Liberty Bowl and Arkansas program records for longest touchdown reception.

Fernando Carmona has apologized after a clip of him stepping on a Texas Tech player’s ankle at the Liberty Bowl went viral.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Arkansas Razorbacks will renew their old Southwest Conference rivalry - at least for just one game.

Fernando Carmona, the Arkansas Razorbacks lineman who was accused of purposefully stepping on an opponent's ankle, has broken his silence, expressing remorse for his actions