Ron Calcagni led the team at quarterback, while Ben Cowins was the leading rusher for the Hogs.
Bruins head coach Terry Donahue said before the game that the UCLA defense would try to slow down an Arkansas rushing attack that "couldn't be stopped.
The NBC telecast was most noted for sideline reporter Mike Haffner inadvertently capturing on his live microphone a two-word expletive uttered by Terry Donahue who was voicing his disapproval over a Bruins interception being nullified due to a penalty.
The Razorbacks added a field goal from Ish Ordonez, stretching the lead to ten points at halftime.
The Bruins opted not to attempt a two-point conversion, made the kick, and the game was tied at 10–10 with 8:32 remaining.