[1] Arkansas lost only two games by a total of eight points, despite being picked to finish next-to-last in the SWC during the preseason.

[2] The Razorbacks were propelled by their most memorable win, against the #5 Ole Miss Rebels, on what is called the Powder River Play.

The play was called "perhaps the most important in Arkansas football history to that time" by Orville Henry.

The Jackets' powerful running game produced two touchdowns, first by Paul Rotenberry, then by Wade Mitchell, and Arkansas could gain only eight yards rushing in the second half, the combination of which proved enough to defeat the Porkers, 14-6.

[1] Georgia Tech won their ninth of eleven bowl games, while Arkansas' record in the postseason dropped to 1-1-2.