Led by second-year head coach Ken Hatfield, the Razorbacks compiled an overall record of 10–2 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for second in the SWC.
Arkansas was invited to the Holiday Bowl, where the Razorbacks defeated Arizona State.
Arkansas ranked eighth in the nation in with 265.6 rushing yards per game.
On defensive, the Hogs gave up only 11.7 points per game, sixth-best in college football.
In a 15–13 home loss to Texas, the Longhorns made all five of their field goal attempts, while Arkansas missed two of four.